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EP#92 Quinn Eddins | Mid-Year Multifamily Update
Midway through 2026, how is the year playing out relative to expectations for the U.S. apartment market? Rental housing economist Jay Parsons lays out the latest data and trends on supply, demand, occupancy, rents, affordability and much more. One pleasant surprise: Apartment absorption came in hotter than expected in the first half of 2026, leading to the best occupancy improvement since 2021, according to multiple datasets. What's driving those numbers, and is it sustainable? And are rents showing any signs of momentum? Later in the program, Jay brings in Quinn Eddins, the head of research…
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