Today in Multifamily Housing - Episode #31

August 18th, 2025 | Your AI-Hosted Multifamily News Briefing and Analysis

Welcome to your weekly dose of data-driven multifamily market insights! In episode #31, AI host Alex breaks down the most significant developments from August 15th, 2025, analyzing the surprising contradiction shaping our industry today.

🏢 This Week's Top Stories:

• Construction Slowdown: New Redfin data reveals a 23.1% decline in multifamily permits since the pandemic boom, signaling the end of the post-COVID construction frenzy
• Rental Market Strength: Despite fewer new buildings, CBRE reports record Q2 2025 absorption of 188,200 units, pushing vacancy rates to just 4.1%
• Regional Divergence: From North Port, Florida's 65 units per 10,000 residents to Stockton, California's zero permits—where the action is happening

Key Market Insights:

• Median asking rents rose 1.7% year-over-year to $1,790 in July 2025
• 68 of 69 tracked markets saw positive net absorption in Q2
• Investment volume increased 7.1% to $32.9 billion
• The balance of power is shifting back to landlords

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