Despite tight inventory levels, overall home prices are accelerating at a subdued pace as buyers remain on the sidelines by not providing offers on marketed homes. Housing needs are then directed to apartments. Last year, more than 340,000 units were absorbed, the highest level since 2000.
Real estate investors face significant tax changes for 2018. Discover how to capitalize on tax reform and how it could affect commercial real estate performance.
Chicagoland 2017 Closings: 332 Transactions Totaling $1.45 Billion
Sizing up a potential real estate investment is no easy task and there are a number of things investors must consider before closing a deal. Two of the most critical factors are the cap rate and the IRR or internal rate of return. There are some similarities between the two but it’s important to understand exactly what they measure and why they’re important.
Investor confidence in the stability of the multifamily sector this year remains strong, despite robust new supply levels and concerns regarding rising inflation and aggressive interest rate hikes.
Research Brief August 2017 HOUSING Developing Trends ■ Apartment construction appears likely to peak this year as more than 370,000 units are slated for delivery, up from 290,000 apartments in 2016. The majority of new supply is concentrated in luxury, Class ARead more