Class C Leads the Way - Multifamily Trends Via Multifamily Executive Magazine

When it comes to effective rent and occupancy growth so far in 2012, Class C properties lead the pack.

Recently released research from Dallas-based data provider Axiometrics shows that Class C effective rent growth is up 2.75 percent, while occupancies have risen 93 basis points, to 91.9 percent, in the first four months of the year.

But that doesn't mean higer end properties aren't still on the rise. Class B assets are up 2.72 percent in rent growth and Class A rents are up 2.49 percent so far this year. Yet, according to the Axiometrics, overall occupancy growth is being driven almost entirely by value-add improvements being made to Class C properties.

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