Student housing has recovered from the impact of the pandemic, which saw occupancy slump to 88% in Fall 2020.

In a notable development following the company's expansion into this market, the firm has appointed Shay Pope to serve as the managing director and EVP to grow its South Florida branch. GlobeSt.com chats with Stream about his hire and the key inquiry: What motivated the firm's entry into Florida in the first place?

New York and Seattle give some hope that conditions might eventually turn around.