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📈 Data Point
Multifamily Starts Slip, But Rental Demand Holds
Multifamily housing starts fell by 20% in early 2025 compared to the previous year, according to Kiplinger. However, rental demand remains steady, especially in urban centers where affordability and interest rates continue to limit homeownership. Vacancy rates are expected to stay flat for the remainder of the year, hovering around 6.5%. Rent growth has slowed but remains positive in strong employment markets. Read more.
🧭 Market Watch
Boston’s Fenway in Transition
A high-profile site in Boston’s Fenway neighborhood—once earmarked for student housing—is now heading to auction. The location, within walking distance of several universities and transit lines, highlights how market shifts are affecting even prime urban plots. Developers may pivot to traditional multifamily or mixed-use, depending on new ownership strategy. The auction’s outcome will shape future density and housing stock in this rapidly changing district.
🧾 Rule of the Day
Vacancy Rate
Vacancy Rate is the percentage of all available units in a rental property or market that are unoccupied at a given time.
It is calculated as:
Vacant Units ÷ Total Units × 100
A low vacancy rate usually signals strong demand, while a high rate could indicate overbuilding or weak market conditions. This metric is closely watched by investors to assess performance and risk.
🌱 Green Build
Solar Gains Traction in Mid-Sized Portfolios
Smaller real estate owners are increasingly turning to solar energy as installation costs fall and incentives expand. Properties with fewer than 50 units now account for a growing share of new solar projects, especially in regions with high electricity prices. Owners cite long-term savings, tax credits, and higher tenant satisfaction as key drivers. This trend marks a shift toward broader participation in renewable adoption beyond institutional players. Know more.
🏘 Deal Radar
Los Angeles, CA This listing includes two identical three-story properties, with 25 beds/25 baths in each building. In this new construction property, there is also a large kitchen on each floor. | Gainesville, FL Built in 2008, this property has 32 2-bedroom/2 bath units spread across four stories, With a 100% occupancy rate, this property also has a common area with a pool, making it an attractive investment. | Salem, OR This property includes 10 units spread across two stories. Located in a quiet and desirable South Salem neighborhood, all ten units are two-bedroom/one-bath units. |
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