Friday, August 15, 2014

Generation Rent via The Balance Sheet - Yardi Corporate Blog

The apartment industry has played a major part in the revitalization of the real estate sector while also significantly contributing to the American economy.

Rental market activity has grown at a moderate yet constant pace in most metros around the country, with up to seven million new renter households forming the last decade—almost half of all new households, according to data from the National Apartment Association (NAA) and the National Multi Housing Council (NMHC).

The post-recession slowdown in construction has translated into a tight housing market with low inventory levels and climbing rental rates. Corroborated with the massive influx of new renters entering the market, the multi-family sector is poised for more growth in 2014. It would take approximately 300,000 to 400,000 new apartments each year to meet current demand, yet just 158,000 apartments were delivered in 2012.

Read more...Generation Rent | The Balance Sheet - Yardi Corporate Blog

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