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More new rental apartments are coming to the market than at any time since the 1980s. Really big buildings are a major reason why – with apartment developers constructing taller properties with more units.

🏗 The trend of apartment buildings getting bigger and taller, as highlighted in this The Wall Street Journal article, reflects the dynamic nature of the real estate market and the economic factors influencing construction. The surge in new rental apartments entering the market, reaching levels not seen since the 1980s, sees developers adjusting their strategies by building larger complexes to accommodate more units. 📑 Read the WSJ article here, and please leave your thoughts on the comments! https://lnkd.in/eNPJj_fX #apartmentbuildings #realestate

Apartment developers are building taller properties due to a combination of factors, including cities' willingness to relax zoning requirements, cost considerations that make bigger buildings more profitable and support from institutional investors for projects in smaller cities. High-rise properties accounted for 14% of new multifamily supply in 2022, up from 2% in the 1990s.

Great read from The Wall Street Journal about how CRE developers are building bigger projects! Doesn't hurt that Barrett Lo Visionary Development's Couture project here in Milwaukee is front and center. The article highlights some advantages to scale, like offering more amenities. Large rooftop pools anyone? But do bigger buildings necessarily mean better living? What about potential drawbacks? Let's discuss! https://lnkd.in/g3Vr5KbS

Rome wasn't Built in one day that is true, even your house wasn't built in one day. Every structure you see out there is a product of consistency, hardwork, Capital, sweat and dream. This is why a house is more than just a house, It is someone's dream accomplished. #realestate #buildzonehousing #property

🏙️ As this article in the WSJ articulates, we are seeing a shift in the real estate landscape, moving away from condos to embrace the rise of larger, high-density apartment buildings. Given the rising costs of labor, material, and capital it is no surprise that density per/sq foot was the sought-after solution by developers. While I am a big proponent of the argument that more housing is the only real, sustainable way to solve the affordability question, it is worth asking what are the long-term implications of this particular building trend. With high-interest rates dampening the demand for condos and making affordability a key issue, developers are increasingly focusing on constructing bigger and taller apartment buildings. This pivot raises important questions about the sustainability of such developments in a future where interest rates might fall, and the demands of young professionals, who currently form a significant portion of the tenant base, may evolve towards homeownership. After all, exactly how much demand is there for class-A, buildings intent on winning the amenities war? What will be the fate of these towering class-A apartments if the trend reverses? While this surge in high-rise rental apartments injects much-needed housing into the market, benefiting the broader ecosystem by easing competition for more affordable class B and C properties, it does bet the question where to from here? Will this continue in the long run and is this the new answer? Curious as to what others think: - How will a potential shift in young professionals' preference toward homeownership affect the demand for high-density apartment buildings? - In light of eventual falling interest rates, do you see the current trend as a sustainable solution to housing shortages? - Can this approach to housing development create a balanced and inclusive urban housing market in the long run? #RealEstateTrends #HousingMarket #UrbanDevelopment #FutureOfHousing #rentalmarket #apartmentinvesting

🏢 America’s Apartment Buildings Are Getting Bigger and Taller 🏗️ By Will Parker for The Wall Street Journal 🌆 Major Trends: * Surge in new rental apartments, highest since the 1980s. * Larger buildings driving the apartment market boom. 📈 Building Statistics: * 2,900+ buildings with 200+ units added from 2021-2023 (17% more than 2018-2020). * High-rises went from 2% (1990s) to 14% (2022) of new apartment supply. 🌇 City Highlights: * Milwaukee's tallest rental tower opens at 530 feet. * Atlanta constructing a 60-story rental and office tower, the city's tallest in 30+ years. 💼 Economics and Market Dynamics: * Rising construction costs drive developers to build more units for profitability. * Smaller apartment units designed to accommodate increased building density. * Average square footage of new apartment units fell 6% (2013-2022). 🏙️ Urban Challenges: * Lack of available land leads to taller buildings. * Dallas experiences upward construction due to scarcity of 4-acre parcels. * Record home prices, limited inventory, and steep mortgage rates keep demand for rentals high. 🌐 Current Occupancy and Demand: * Urban apartment occupancy rates high, despite some reductions. * Steady tenant demand and uncertainties about remote work maintain appeal. * Developers betting on continued demand for downtown rentals. 🏗️ Developer Strategies: * Large-scale projects provide more amenities, winning the amenity war. * Zoning changes crucial for megaprojects, requiring local government approval. * Some cities tweak zoning and building codes for larger-scale construction feasibility. 🌆 City Spotlights: * Baltimore's Harborplace redevelopment seeks zoning variance for high-rise towers and 900 rental apartments. * Austin, Portland, Minneapolis, and San Jose drop parking minimums, encouraging larger-scale construction. 📉 Condo Trends: * Condos viewed as riskier; developers prefer all-rental skyscrapers. * Higher interest rates limit condo affordability, boosting demand for rental units. * Chicago shifts from a condo to a predominantly rental market. 🏙️ Conclusion: * Urban apartment boom reflects evolving economics and market dynamics. * Developers adapt to rising costs and changing preferences, creating larger, taller, and amenity-rich buildings. https://lnkd.in/gMuthD4b

#YardiMatrix data reveals a surge in large apartment buildings, with more than 2,900 properties with 200+ units completed between 2021 and 2023.   Read the full story in The Wall Street Journal: https://lnkd.in/gPpkfV2G   #HousingMarket #HousingMarketUpdates #Multifamily #MultifamilyConstruction #MultifamilyRealEstate #RealEstate #RealEstateMarketUpdate #RealEstateExperts #RealEstateData

The largest number of new deliveries coming online in the next 2 years.. #yardimatrix #housingmarket #housingmarketupdates #realestate #realestatedata #realestatemarketupdate #realestateexperts #multifamily #newconstruction

#bigandtall isn’t just a men’s shop with frumpy over sized suits. It’s the words the #wsj used to describe the many new apartment buildings commanding attention in our skyline. The cost of construction and forward thinking zoning exceptions to allow for a percentage of more affordable housing have encouraged innovative design that brings a new scale of living to cities and residents alike. #Miami and #Florida more generally has been a huge beneficiary of this approach for buildings following the new #livelocal exceptions and for those developers building to a percentage of #ami. What have you seen in your home state ? #apartments #bigloansonbigbuildings #berkadia