The Best (and Worst) Markets for Rents and Vacancies in 2015

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New data from Reis predicts the top 5 and bottom 5 metros for vacancy and rent increases in 2015.

California is predicted to have the 3 of the 5 metros with the highest asking rent increases, and 3 of the 5 metros with the lowest vacancy rates as well.

From MFE Magazine :

2015 VACANCY RATES

Top 5 Metros:

Sacramento 2.2%

Rochester 2.6%

Providence 2.8%

Ventura County 2.8%

San Bernardino/Riverside 2.8%

Bottom 5 Metros:

Charleston 7.4%

Birmingham 7.6%

District of Columbia 7.6%

Raleigh-Durham 7.8%

Memphis 8.9%