Today in Multifamily Housing - Pod #28

Welcome to Today in Multifamily Housing, your essential daily briefing on the apartment industry's most important developments. In this episode, hosts Alex and Sarah break down the seismic shifts reshaping the multifamily landscape.

This Episode's Headlines: 🏗️ Construction Collapse: U.S. apartment construction plummets to decade lows with just 542,800 units under construction - less than half the 2023 peak of 1.1 million units

📉 Rent Relief Continues: Median asking rents fall for the 24th consecutive month, dropping 2.5% year-over-year to $1,712 for zero-to-two-bedroom units

🌎 Regional Reality Check: Austin sees construction volume cut in half, while Phoenix, Atlanta, and Dallas face major slowdowns

💰 Investment Activity: Despite challenges, significant deals continue with new projects in Houston and major acquisitions in Austin

⚠️ Future Warning Signs: Rising construction costs and new tariffs signal potential supply shortages ahead

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Listen now to understand how today's market shifts will impact tomorrow's opportunities.

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