Today in Multifamily Housing - July 24, 2025

Episode Highlights:

📊 Market Analysis:

• Record demand: 227,000 units absorbed in Q2 2025, exceeding even the 2021 boom
• Strategic shift: Operators prioritizing occupancy (95.6%) over rent growth (0.19% in June)
• Regional changes: Coastal tech hubs gaining momentum while tourism markets cool

🏛️ Policy Developments:

• Federal uncertainty: Proposed $27B HUD cuts stalling affordable housing projects
• State innovation: Maine passes pro-development laws, banning parking minimums and easing zoning
• Real impact: Queens senior housing project halted due to federal funding uncertainty

💰 Capital Markets Activity:

• ACRE closes $1B credit fund for multifamily lending
• Pretium secures $519M CMBS loan for 1,798 single-family rental homes
• Southern Land refinances $62.5M for luxury Hauppauge apartments (rents up to $6,424/month)

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The episode presents a comprehensive view of the multifamily market as of July 24, 2025, balancing optimism about demand with realistic concerns about policy and funding challenges. The conversational style makes complex market data accessible while maintaining professional credibility.