Bay Area's Issue? Construction Costs

SAN FRANCISCO-Multifamily is booming in the Bay Area and leading the way in the next phase of apartment living, and tech firms remain the primary driver of one of the strongest apartment markets in the country. But some worries remain, including high construction costs. Hear more from those active in leasing, investment and development and what’s making the Bay Area market different with its urban, transit oriented strategy at the upcoming RealShare Bay Area conference September 11th, but take a look at the preview Q&A below with one of the panelists, Gregory Vilkin, managing principal and president of MacFarlane Partners.

GlobeSt.com: What are you seeing in the San Francisco multifamily arena? I know it seems to be booming, maybe even called one of the healthier markets in the country. What are your thoughts?