Generational Trends Reshape Multifamily

SAN DIEGO—Increased job growth over the past 12 months is contributing to a shift in the behavior of Generation Y renters, who are beginning to make a more pronounced impact on the rental market, says one source in this EXCLUSIVE column.

By Robert Vallera, SVP & By apartment investment specialist at Voit Real Estate Services | September 03, 2014 at 10:19 AM

SAN DIEGO—For a product type that has been the number one pick of investors for many months, there are two trends emerging that are likely to reshape the multifamily industry once more.

Old To Young

The first is a generational shift from old to young.

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