Research Reflections
Demographic Double-Dipping
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In addition to Millennials, Baby Boomers are a ripe demographic cohort for the renter lifestyle.
The imagery of sleek apartments offering a convenient, amenity-rich lifestyle is often thought of as being synonymous with Millennials. While there is no doubt that Millennials have impacted the way…
Cities and Suburbs and the Gray Areas in Between
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Although cities experienced a resurgence of population and apartment demand growth immediately following the recession, suburbs have regained popularity according to migration, occupancy and rent growth trends.
For years, we’ve heard about the mass movement of both businesses and individuals from…
Construction Costs Are Killing Us
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Among the nation’s top apartment markets, cost increases for some construction materials, combined with a construction labor shortage, are placing hiring and development pressures on industry firms.
It’s conference season! And I did my part by attending three of them within a span of 10 days. At…