Latest Real Estate Economic Updates

Growing Divergence Between Primary, Secondary Apartment Markets

  • Mike Lembeck
  • 16 November 2020

Multifamily rents were flat for the third consecutive month in October, but the national numbers appear misleading, as the sector is experiencing an ever-increasing divergence between outperforming and underperforming markets. On a year-over-year basis, rents fell 0.6% nationwide.

Why Apartment Rents Have Remained Strong Through the Pandemic

  • Mike Lembeck
  • 10 November 2020

A review of several data outlets by Freddie Mac shows that renters are prioritizing rent payment. Apartment rent payments overall have remained stable throughout the pandemic—a welcome surprise considering the rapid increase in unemployment. The reason? Renters have been prioritizing rent payments. This is according to Freddie Mac, which recently reviewed several apartment rent data sources, including National Multifamily Housing Council, The Household Pulse Survey, LeaseLock, Apartment List and National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts.

Foreclosures and Evictions Could Derail a Recovery

  • Mike Lembeck
  • 09 November 2020

While the results of last night’s presidential election remain too close to call, a leading political science academic is warning that the January 2021 occupant of the White House will be forced to deal with the greatest foreclosure and eviction crisis since the Great Recession.

Orange County Multifamily Bumpy Ride

  • Mike Lembeck
  • 09 November 2020

Orange County’s multifamily fundamentals were a mixed bag at the close of the third quarter. Rent performance recovered after six consecutive months of declines, as the average rent rose 0.3% to $2,121, on a trailing three-month basis as of September.