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Despite Optimism Multifamily Facing "Plethora of Issues" in 2021

Still normal activity will be possible by the end of this year or in 2022.

By Lynn Pollack | March 10, 2021 at 06:35 AM

Multifamily fared better than expected during the pandemic, but despite optimism across the sector amid mounting positive signs, the asset class has a “plethora” of issues ahead of it in 2021. 

Fundamentals have been weakened although not nearly as badly as had been expected. Some 252,000 apartment units, or 1.7% of total stock, were absorbed in 2020, according to Yardi Matrix—only 12.0% less than the 286,300 units absorbed the prior year, and not too far off the average during the last cycle. CBRE research also shows the overall vacancy rate increased 10 basis points to 4.5% in the fourth quarter, marking a 50 basis point increase year-over-year. 

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