Webinar on Outlook for Multifamily Housing

Overview: 

This webinar will cover the major issues facing the multifamily housing market with an emphasis on the outlook for new construction. Coverage will include discussion regarding the preference for owning vs. renting, availability of credit for residential purchases by the consumer and for developers, the direction and speed of change in interest rates, the outlook for multifamily condominium units, and availability of labor for construction.

Why should you Attend: 

Since 2004, the rental rate among households has risen from a low of a little under 31% to about 36%--approaching its 1985 high. The popping of the housing bubble and the resulting tumble in housing prices instilled a fear of ownership in many.

Areas Covered in the Session:

• Overview of the U.S. economy
• Implications for the multifamily market from:
  • Employment growth
  • Household preferences for rental vs. purchase
  • Energy prices
  • Inflation
  • Credit availability
  • Federal Reserve tightening
  • Skilled labor shortage
• Outlook for multifamily construction of rental and for-sale projects