Sales jump 31% in Q1, but rising costs and agency uncertainty are complicating valuations.

Bid-ask spreads are narrowing and deals are penciling out more easily on both sides.

A wave of new supply in 2024 and 2025 outpaces demand, leaving the sector with several years of supply based on historical trends.

With just over half of renters carrying active rental insurance, multifamily operators are rethinking compliance as a financial and risk management strategy.

Limited new supply, omnichannel demand, and new tech tools are pushing owners and tenants to rethink store roles and expansion plans.

With electricity up 25% and insurance premiums climbing, owners are rethinking how they allocate capital.

The incoming IREM president notes that AI and technology adoption have changed the field, but the need for the human touch remains.

Lower long-term rates and easing macroeconomic uncertainty signal a more active year ahead.