CBRE: Multifamily Market Sees Vacancy Rate Decline

CBRE, Dallas, reported the U.S. multifamily market’s vacancy rate fell in the third quarter for the first time in more than two years, with renter demand outpacing new supply deliveries.

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.