Viewpoints

Industry insights, market outlook reports and commercial real estate
news, and trends from the Coldwell Banker Commercial brand.

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Aug 2, 2024

Rents are Growing Faster than Wages Across the US: Why it Matters

Explore the impact of surging rent growth on affordable housing in major U.S. metros, and uncover key investment opportunities in the commercial real estate market where rent growth outpaces wage growth.

May 29, 2024

A Bright Spot for Investors: Senior Housing

The senior housing market is finally turning around for investors.

Apr 9, 2024

2024’s Top College Towns for Students & Investors

RentCafe recently published insights highlighting the best college towns in the U.S. in terms of great education, high quality of life, and affordability.

Mar 19, 2024

Student Housing Trends & Shifts in 2024

In the United States alone, the student housing investment market has surged past the $10 billion mark and is projected to surpass $14 billion by 2027. Despite a decrease in transaction volume in 2023, experts argue that student housing remains recession-resistant and resilient.

Feb 20, 2024

Navigating the New Norm: Exploring the Surging Trend of Multigenerational Living

Defying the longstanding tradition of "flying the nest," a staggering 68% of young Gen Z adults are opting for the comforts of familial homes over independent living. This trend, mirrored by 20% of Millennials, weaves a nuanced narrative entwining economic, social, and familial bonds in contemporary America.

Feb 6, 2024

Multifamily Outlook for 2024: What to Expect

As we step into 2024, the real estate landscape is poised for a variety of challenges and opportunities. In this post, we break down highlights from Yardi Matrix’s Multifamily National Report for 2024.

Jan 23, 2024

Rental Resurgence: Midwest Dominates Multifamily Competition as Miami Claims Top Spot in 2023 Market Dynamics

While a majority of the U.S. experienced a softening in rental competitiveness, the Midwest defied the trend. Miami secured the title of the nation's hottest rental market in 2023. The city's thriving tech scene continues to attract global innovators and entrepreneurs, intensifying the competition for rental apartments.

Dec 19, 2023

Top Zip Codes Powering the New Apartment Surge

The U.S. is currently undergoing a significant resurgence in new apartment construction, evident in the increased presence of cranes adorning the skylines of major cities.

Dec 5, 2023

Multifamily Remains the Most Attractive Asset Class Despite Challenges

Despite several challenges, including high interest rates, credit availability, and the state of the economy, multifamily properties continue to shine as the most attractive asset class in the real estate market.

Nov 21, 2023

Office to Home: Exploring the Adaptive Reuse Housing Trend

According to Yardi Matrix, more than 10,000 residential units were created nationwide through conversions last year. While adaptive reuse looks like the perfect solution for removing obsolete and empty office space, many factors can prevent a building from being a good candidate.

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