04/30/2026
2026 is shaping up to be a stabilization year for multifamily. As new supply peaks and construction pipelines thin, fundamentals are expected to gradually improve—supported by steady renter demand and affordability constraints. Not a surge, but a return toward balance. Read more:
A steady period of oversupply has led to lower absorption rates, and future multifamily development is slowing down in response. Bright spots are emerging in select cities.