In eXp Commercial’s Real Estate Symposium held earlier in 2022, respected economist and eXp Commercial advisor KC Conway gave an insightful speech on a slew of conditions that are impacting commercial and industrial real estate today and in the future.
Market Trends
About 13,600 units were absorbed in 2021, even though just 4,250 rentals were completed, the Chicago Business Journal reported, citing Marcus & Millichap’s latest Chicago Multifamily Market Report.
After a two-year boom, the United States housing market finds itself at a pivotal moment — but pivoting to what, exactly?
Rents continue their steady rise across the nation. According to the July 2022 Apartment List National Rent Report, the national index increased 1.3% during June. This consistent month-over-month (MoM) growth puts rent growth ahead by 14.1% year-over-year (YoY).
Real estate has long enjoyed the reputation as an inflation hedge. According to data and analysis from JLL, even with the spikes in CPI the US has been experiencing, that statement remains true, at least for multifamily. And as pressure builds on the ability to increase rents and allow continued profitable expansion, there’s evidence that the inflation rate has begun to slow.
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