Today in Multifamily Housing - Pod #30
August 15th, 2025

Welcome to Today in Multifamily Housing! In this game-changing episode, hosts Alex and Ben dive deep into the most significant multifamily market developments from August 14th, 2025.

🔥 This Week's Headlines:

• Record-Breaking Q2 Performance: The U.S. multifamily market just delivered its strongest second-quarter performance on record with 188,200 units in net absorption
• Market Fundamentals Shift: Demand vastly outpaced new supply (only 83,000 new deliveries), pushing vacancy rates down to 4.1%
• Rent Growth Returns: National asking rents rose 1.7% year-over-year - the largest increase since January 2023
• Regional Divergence: Midwest leads with 3.7% rent growth while Sunbelt markets still face headwinds from oversupply
• Opportunity Zone 2.0: New federal legislation permanently establishes OZ program with stricter rules and California/Texas dominance
• Policy Progress: The bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act advances, signaling federal commitment to addressing supply challenges
• New Development Spotlight: The Botanist in Fairfax, VA - 260-unit luxury community with Green Globe certification

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