Newmark Finds Surging Multifamily Demand

Newmark, New York, reported multifamily demand surged in the first quarter with nearly 104,000 units absorbed–the largest first-quarter total since 2000.

Construction Spending Dips Again in February

The U.S. Census Bureau reported construction spending dipped again during February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,091.5 billion, 0.3% below January’s $2,096.9 billion figure.

Permits for Homes Fell in 2023, Point2 Reports

Point2, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, released its Housing Construction Report for the U.S., finding that 70% of U.S. metros experienced declines in permitting in 2023.

RealPage: Apartment Markets in College Towns Remain Steady

RealPage Analytics, Richardson, Texas, found in a recent analysis that college town apartment markets tend to remain steadier than the national norm, and experience higher apartment occupancy rates.

Yardi Matrix: 2024 Multifamily Outlook Mixed

Yardi Matrix, Santa Barbara, Calif., released an outlook for the multifamily market in 2024, pointing to expectations as “mixed.”