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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.

The new entity, known as Eclipse Senior Living, will retain the Elmcroft brand and has hired most of the Elmcroft community and field-level personnel.

The original home of the American Stock Exchange will be leased as a retail, entertainment and hotel.

There are several new apartment projects breaking ground in San Pedro geared toward families.

Delshah Capital reports it plans to embark on a capital improvement program at the 138 Ludlow St. property that currently features 27 rental apartments and retail space on the ground floor.

Its new Streeterville tower is the tallest building topped off in Chicago since 2009.