COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE'S ECONOMIC ADVISORS

Interestingly, the Fed’s latest Summary of Economic Projections—released alongside today’s rate decision- lowers next year's interest rate forecast while raising its inflation forecast.

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One in three US households (33.3%) has a school-age child. While the perception is that multifamily rentals mostly attract young, childless households, the reality is more nuanced. According to the 2023 American Community Survey, about 4.0 million multifamily households include a school-age child—roughly one in five of all multifamily households (18.3%).

The growing share of apartment renters playing catch-up on their monthly bills may speak to a broader undercurrent of distress.