Midwest Multifamily Market Booming: Is Now the Right Time to Sell?

At the halfway point of the year, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Chicago have all seen rent growth well ahead of the national average.

RealPage economists have picked several apartment markets that they expected would perform well in 2024 earlier this year. Those markets included Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, and New York. At the halfway point of the year, the firm took a look at its picks to see how they were doing.

RealPage's picks shared a common theme: limited supply pipelines. That kept many of its top markets ahead of the pack six months into the year. Strong demand is also bolstering Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Chicago, all of which have seen rent growth well ahead of the national average.

San Jose and Washington, D.C., which RealPage predicted would show surprising upside at the start of the year, also have experienced rent growth outpacing national norms. San Jose may be on the cusp of re-securing some job growth due to AI-driven tech improvement, and migration flowing back into the nation's capital has helped support revenue growth, said RealPage.

The firm picked Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Portland, and San Francisco as markets that would face some potential demand challenges. As of mid-year, its predictions have experienced mixed results. Los Angeles and Portland both have struggled to maintain any traction in 2024 as locally sluggish economic growth appears to be holding the markets back, and Portland's annual job loss ranks second-worst among the nation's 50 most populous metro areas. However, Los Angeles has seen modest 0.6% growth despite extremely elevated turnover in Downtown LA and Mid-Wilshire. Los Angeles saw 52% turnover among leases expiring in June 2024, the fourth highest in the country.

The Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth markets both ranked within the nation's top 3 markets for absorption to start the year, pointing to strong demand in those markets. However, at mid-year, rent growth has not materialized in the Texas markets due to large supply volumes. Phoenix also ranks in the top 5 for absorption, yet it has seen persistent rent cuts. Nashville has outperformed to some degree considering the massive local supply figures, said RealPage.

Among its original picks for wild card markets, Atlanta and Tampa have seen performance significantly trail the national average. Atlanta's performance has been impacted by weak rent collections and oversupply, as well as softness in local lease-up properties, with more than a 50% drop in per-property per-month absorption in the first six months of 2024. Newark/Jersey City continues to impress as it appears new supply delivering along the waterfront is attracting some renters who work in Manhattan but are pulled in by the lower rents of Jersey City, according to RealPage.

Is Now the Time to Sell Your Multifamily Asset?

This positive outlook suggests that now might be an opportune moment to consider listing and selling your multifamily asset. By capitalizing on the current market strength, you can potentially maximize your return on investment.

Ready to Discuss Your Options?

eXp Commercial, a leading Chicago-based brokerage specializing in multifamily properties, can help you navigate the selling process. Their team of experienced professionals can offer valuable insights into the market and guide you towards achieving your goals. Contact eXp Commercial today to discuss your plans and explore your options for selling your multifamily property.

Source: RealPage Evaluates Its 2024 Apartment Market Picks

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Fully Occupied Multifamily Property Plus Commercial Unit Joliet IL

   

  301 S Ottawa St Joliet, IL 60436

Listing Price: $450,000

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[table] Cap Rate, 9.25% Number of Units, 6 GRM, 7.51 Occupancy, 100% Price/Unit, $75000 Price/Gross SF, $102.27 Gross SF, 4400 [/table]

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Investment Highlights

• Fully-Occupied, Five-Unit Multifamily Property and Commercial Unit (Salon)
• New Roof, Electrical Service, Gas Service, Furnace, and Hot Water Tank
• Renovated Units, Exterior Paint, and Off-Street Parking Lot Replacement
• Low Property Taxes and Tenant Paid Gas Heat
• Located in Joliet, the Fourth-Largest City in Illinois
• Unit Mix of Studio, One-Bedrooms, Two-Bedroom, Three-Bedroom and a Commercial Unit

Map Overview

Investment Overview

Marcus & Millichap is proud to present to market two adjacent, fully-occupied buildings on one parcel, consisting of five multifamily units plus a commercial unit (salon). Each tenant pays separately metered gas heat; combined with low taxes and current market rents provides a healthy return for a smaller investment property.​ A number of very recent capital improvements have been completed including, but not limited to new roofs, upgraded electrical service, gas service, one of two new furnaces and hot water tanks, exterior painting, and off-street parking lot replacement.​ The unit mix consists of one studio, two one-bedrooms, one two-bedroom, one three-bedroom, and one small recently renovated commercial space occupied by a salon.​ Each unit has been partial to fully renovated, is on an annual written lease agreement, and current on their rents as of the drafting of this offering memorandum.​ The property is situated in Joliet, Illinois, approximately 30 miles southwest of Chicago.​ The property is just south of central downtown Jolie t with convenient access to public transportation, local shopping, and public services.​ Jolie t is the county seat of Will County and is the fourth-largest city in Illinois.​ The largest employers in the area include Amazon, AMITA Health Saint Joseph Medical Center, and Will County.​

 

https://www.creconsult.net/listings/fully-occupied-multifamily-property-plus-commercial-unit-joliet-il/

New Listing 10-Unit Value-Add Multifamily Property For Sale Blue Island IL

  2149-2151 W 119th St Blue Island, IL 

 SOLD!

Investment Highlights

• Fully Occupied Ten Unit Multifamily Offering
• Value-Add Investment Opportunity, Below Market Rents
• Month-to-Month Lease Offering Flexibility to Renew, Re-let, Renovate
• Off-Street Parking, Storage and Laundry Facility

Map Overview

 

Investment Overview

Marcus and Millichap is pleased to present to market this fully occupied 10-unit value-add multifamily offering in Blue Island, Illinois, a southern suburb of Chicago. The property consists of two adjacent 5-unit brick apartment buildings each containing four one-bedroom units and one two-bedroom unit. Amenities include off-street parking, storage units, and on-site laundry in each building.

Each unit has written month-to-month leases offering the flexibility to retain these tenants, renew or renovate and release at higher market rents as each unit is approximately $150 below current market rent for the area.

The property is located approximately 16 miles south of Chicago's Loop two blocks from the 119th St Metra Station, 119th Street & Vincennes Bus Stop, and two-minutes from Interstate 57.

https://www.creconsult.net/listings/new-listing-10-unit-value-add-multifamily-property-for-sale-blue-island-il/

152 Unit Multifamily Property For Sale Victorian Apartments Montgomery IL

PRICE REDUCED!

CALL FOR OFFERS DUE tuesday MAY 5TH, 2021 @ 5Pm

Victorian Apartments

  800-834 Victoria Dr. Montgomery, IL 60538

LISTING PRICE: $14,250,000  $13,950,000

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[table] Cap Rate, 6.13% Number of Units, 152 GRM, 8.05 Occupancy, 95% Price/Unit, $91776 Price/Gross SF, $130.13 Gross SF, 107200 [/table]

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Investment Highlights

• 152 Unit Suburban Multifamily Property
• 32 Studios, 72 One-Bedrooms & 48 Two-Bedrooms
• Clubhouse with Office, Laundry Facilities, Fitness Area, Outdoor Pool, and Courtyard
• Located in Montgomery Illinois | 40 Miles Southwest of Downtown Chicago
• Upgraded Kitchens and Baths
• Tenant Paid Electric Baseboard Heat
• Value-add component, upside in rents

Map Overview

Investment Overview

Marcus & Millichap is proud to present to market Victorian Apartments, a 152-unit apartment community located in west suburban Montgomery, Illinois bordering Kendall County to the South, the fastest growing county in Illinois, and the City of Aurora, IL to the East, the second-largest city in Illinois.

The subject property is approximately 40 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. Victorian Apartments consists of 16 two and three-story apartment buildings and clubhouse spread out over almost 10 acres; offering 32 large studios, 72 one-bedrooms, and 48 two-bedroom apartment homes. Community amenities include a clubhouse, an on-site management office, laundry facilities, a fitness area, an outdoor pool, a central courtyard area with a playground, and ample off-street parking. Each unit has separately metered, tenant paid, low maintenance, electric baseboard heating, and ac sleeve units. Units have updated kitchens and baths.

 

https://www.creconsult.net/listings/152-unit-multifamily-property-for-sale-victorian-apartments-montgomery-il/

Inflation War Take Their Toll

 

After the strong economic rebound in 2021, growth in the U.S. has slowed in the face of rising inflation, the household income squeeze, and geopolitical events. In commercial real estate, third-quarter 2022 data showed slowdowns in the apartment and office sectors, while industrial and retail retained strength.

Multifamily

Multifamily absorption and rent growth decelerated in 2022, with absorption in the 60,000–70,000-unit range. That’s below pre-pandemic levels. In the meantime, rents rose year over year, but at a slower pace than a year ago. However, multifamily housing demand remains strong. Given rising mortgage rates and home prices, people may be forced to rent for longer due to decreasing affordability.

Office

As the country navigates hybrid work, the office sector continues to struggle. In Q3 2022, about 1.34 million more square feet of office space was vacant and placed on the market than was leased. Although more people returned to their offices, after four quarters with positive net absorption, demand for office space dropped. As a result, the market’s net demand for office spaces decreased relative to supply, and the national vacancy rate rose to 12.4% in Q3 2022 from 12.3% in the previous quarter. The office sector has the highest vacancy rate across all sectors.

Retail

Although spending slowed this fall, it remained strong in Q3 2022, driving growth in demand for retail spaces for the seventh straight quarter. Retail sales, excluding gas, auto, and non-store retailers, advanced to $383 billion in August, a 19% increase from August 2019. As a result, net absorption increased to 23.3 million square feet in Q3 2022, a 22% increase from the second quarter. Neighborhood retail that offers in-person services continues to advance even faster. Net absorption for neighborhood centers rose by 35 percentage points compared to the year’s second quarter.

Industrial

Demand for industrial property remains robust. Net absorption was nearly 425 million square feet in the 12 months ending in Q3 2022. Although demand may have tapered, the volume of industrial space absorbed continues to be double that of pre-pandemic times. As a result, this sector had the lowest vacancy rate in Q3 2022, at 4%.

With such strong demand, rent growth continues at historic highs, rising 12% year over year in Q3 2022. Rents are rising even faster for logistics space, at 13.5% year over year.

Source: Inflation War Take Their Toll

https://www.creconsult.net/market-trends/inflation-war-take-their-toll/

Inflation War Take Their Toll

 

After the strong economic rebound in 2021, growth in the U.S. has slowed in the face of rising inflation, the household income squeeze, and geopolitical events. In commercial real estate, third-quarter 2022 data showed slowdowns in the apartment and office sectors, while industrial and retail retained strength.

Multifamily

Multifamily absorption and rent growth decelerated in 2022, with absorption in the 60,000–70,000-unit range. That’s below pre-pandemic levels. In the meantime, rents rose year over year, but at a slower pace than a year ago. However, multifamily housing demand remains strong. Given rising mortgage rates and home prices, people may be forced to rent for longer due to decreasing affordability.

Office

As the country navigates hybrid work, the office sector continues to struggle. In Q3 2022, about 1.34 million more square feet of office space was vacant and placed on the market than was leased. Although more people returned to their offices, after four quarters with positive net absorption, demand for office space dropped. As a result, the market’s net demand for office spaces decreased relative to supply, and the national vacancy rate rose to 12.4% in Q3 2022 from 12.3% in the previous quarter. The office sector has the highest vacancy rate across all sectors.

Retail

Although spending slowed this fall, it remained strong in Q3 2022, driving growth in demand for retail spaces for the seventh straight quarter. Retail sales, excluding gas, auto, and non-store retailers, advanced to $383 billion in August, a 19% increase from August 2019. As a result, net absorption increased to 23.3 million square feet in Q3 2022, a 22% increase from the second quarter. Neighborhood retail that offers in-person services continues to advance even faster. Net absorption for neighborhood centers rose by 35 percentage points compared to the year’s second quarter.

Industrial

Demand for industrial property remains robust. Net absorption was nearly 425 million square feet in the 12 months ending in Q3 2022. Although demand may have tapered, the volume of industrial space absorbed continues to be double that of pre-pandemic times. As a result, this sector had the lowest vacancy rate in Q3 2022, at 4%.

With such strong demand, rent growth continues at historic highs, rising 12% year over year in Q3 2022. Rents are rising even faster for logistics space, at 13.5% year over year.

Source: Inflation War Take Their Toll

https://www.creconsult.net/market-trends/inflation-war-take-their-toll/

Inflation War Take Their Toll

 

After the strong economic rebound in 2021, growth in the U.S. has slowed in the face of rising inflation, the household income squeeze, and geopolitical events. In commercial real estate, third-quarter 2022 data showed slowdowns in the apartment and office sectors, while industrial and retail retained strength.

Multifamily

Multifamily absorption and rent growth decelerated in 2022, with absorption in the 60,000–70,000-unit range. That’s below pre-pandemic levels. In the meantime, rents rose year over year, but at a slower pace than a year ago. However, multifamily housing demand remains strong. Given rising mortgage rates and home prices, people may be forced to rent for longer due to decreasing affordability.

Office

As the country navigates hybrid work, the office sector continues to struggle. In Q3 2022, about 1.34 million more square feet of office space was vacant and placed on the market than was leased. Although more people returned to their offices, after four quarters with positive net absorption, demand for office space dropped. As a result, the market’s net demand for office spaces decreased relative to supply, and the national vacancy rate rose to 12.4% in Q3 2022 from 12.3% in the previous quarter. The office sector has the highest vacancy rate across all sectors.

Retail

Although spending slowed this fall, it remained strong in Q3 2022, driving growth in demand for retail spaces for the seventh straight quarter. Retail sales, excluding gas, auto, and non-store retailers, advanced to $383 billion in August, a 19% increase from August 2019. As a result, net absorption increased to 23.3 million square feet in Q3 2022, a 22% increase from the second quarter. Neighborhood retail that offers in-person services continues to advance even faster. Net absorption for neighborhood centers rose by 35 percentage points compared to the year’s second quarter.

Industrial

Demand for industrial property remains robust. Net absorption was nearly 425 million square feet in the 12 months ending in Q3 2022. Although demand may have tapered, the volume of industrial space absorbed continues to be double that of pre-pandemic times. As a result, this sector had the lowest vacancy rate in Q3 2022, at 4%.

With such strong demand, rent growth continues at historic highs, rising 12% year over year in Q3 2022. Rents are rising even faster for logistics space, at 13.5% year over year.

Source: Inflation War Take Their Toll

https://www.creconsult.net/market-trends/inflation-war-take-their-toll/