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Why Stagflation Is Reshaping the Apartment Rental Market
In episode 76 of Stagflation Conversations with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna drill into a surprising effect of today's high-inflation, slow-growth environment: the deepening bifurcation of the apartment rental market. With core PCE inflation at 3.4% and real wage growth stagnating, luxury renters are bidding up high-end units while middle-market and Class B apartments sit vacant. The hosts examine how property owners are responding — from amenity wars to rent concessions — and what this means for tenants and REIT investors. They reference specific data: the May core PCE reading of 3.4%, the…
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