As we try to understand how deep and how long this downturn may last, what will be the most important data you will monitor?  We'll be watching things like the unemployment rate, collections, vacancy rates, absorption...

We continue to see the number of active homes rising. Largest increases were in the 400-500k and 600-700k ranges.
Days on market saw some big increases.
We haven't talked about absorption rate in a while because ...

One word most MF sponsors and investors don't love is oversupply. 
I saw it was referenced  here  as one of the upcoming possible threats to MF supply and demand and returns and such.
Any thoughts on the veracity of...

Whenever I hear a speaker talk about the real estate market they go into the amount of supply available for 2-3 months. How do I calculate how much inventory will be available in the foreseeable future based on cur...

When I'm evaluating a sub-market, what are some good metrics to evaluate supply and demand for rental units? Where can I find that info?For example, I know that building permits are a proxy for future supply, but what...

Helllooow CAP rate  chasers! I am writing today as I have too have made this mistake! I bought a " great deal, " but did I? The fact is that I had failed to really look at the market trends for the city. When people t...

Hey everyone, I was just wondering what the term "absorption rate" meant when talking about an area and how do I find/calculate this? Thank you so much for taking the time to read my question. 

Market Overview
The Los Angeles self-storage market showed signs of stabilization in Q1 2024 after experiencing some softening in 2023. The market vacancy rate held steady at 11.6% compared to Q4 2023, while asking...

Hey there everyone I was just wondering what the Absorption rate is for commercial multifamily in Greensboro NC? Also what is the going Cap rate for the area?

I’ve heard that the best way to price commercial real estate is with NOI and cap rate - but what if the property is only 40% occupied? Certainly I can’t offer 40% of asking, but how low is too low? How high is too hig...