Apartment construction is booming, but it probably won't last

Jun 2, 2023
The Census reports that construction of multifamily homes, like apartment buildings, was up about 25% year-over-year.
The Census reports that construction of multifamily homes, like apartment buildings, was up about 25% year-over-year.
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Why there's so much new multifamily construction right now

Apr 21, 2022
Rents are up, providing builders an incentive.
Higher rents in outlying suburbs have been an incentive for builders to construct more apartments.
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