The finding that 64% of the population lives in markets that are more affordable to rent than to buy shows that homebuying will continue to be an uphill battle in 2018, ATTOM Data's Daren Blomquist tells GlobeSt.com.

As occupancy rates are anticipated to increase in 2018, operators will look to accelerate rent growth, making multifamily assets in high-barrier and suburban markets compelling options for investors.

In this <b>EXCLUSIVE</b>, Brian O'Boyle of ARA Newmark recently discussed the trends and submarkets to watch, investor evolution and perhaps some surprises in store for the multifamily market in 2018.

Here's a look at the trends, announcements and deals you may have missed early this week in Florida.