H2 2023 Predictions for the Economy and the Apartment Market

The Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate by 0.25%, and while Federal Reserve staff “are no longer forecasting a recession,” others are more confident in a recession as the inevitable product of this lengthy period of elevated interest rates. Amidst this continuing economic uncertainty, the multifamily market has shown solid demand. That being said, nationwide rent growth projections are more subdued compared to historical averages, but Northeast and Midwest markets continue to outperform.