Today in Multifamily Housing - Episode #20

August 1st, 2025

Welcome to Today in Multifamily Housing, your essential source for the latest trends, data, and deals shaping the multifamily real estate industry. Join hosts Alex and Jordan as they dive deep into the most significant developments from July 2025.

🏢 National Market Rebalancing: Breaking down the record 7.1% vacancy rate and what it means for operators nationwide

📈 The Semi-Urban Revolution: Discover why 43.4% of multifamily households are choosing the "in-between" neighborhoods over traditional urban and suburban options

🎯 Austin's Tale of Two Markets: How Class A properties achieved 95.1% occupancy while overall rents declined 7% - the flight to quality phenomenon explained

💰 Development Economics Crisis: Why rising costs and restrictive zoning are making affordable housing nearly impossible to build profitably

📊 Transaction Market Reality Check: Analysis of the 14% decline in deal volume and what it signals for capital markets

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• National multifamily vacancy rates hit historic highs as 600,000+ new units from 2024 continue market absorption
• Semi-urban areas now dominate multifamily growth, offering the perfect balance of urban amenities and suburban affordability
• Premium properties in high-growth markets are defying oversupply concerns through strong demographic fundamentals
• Development pipeline faces unprecedented headwinds

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