Jun 19, 2015
IRR 2015 forecast: Austin multifamily in the U.S. mix
TEXAS, U.S. - The multifamily market sector continues to lead the commercial real estate industry in many respects according to the 2015 IRR U.S. Cities Forecast/Conditions viewpoint. In terms of...
TEXAS, U.S. – The multifamily market sector continues to lead the commercial real estate industry in many respects according to the 2015 IRR U.S. Cities Forecast/Conditions viewpoint.
In terms of underlying operating performance, Class B continued to outpace Class A performance with respect to occupancy in 2014.
While the multifamily sector continued to show many signs of strength, including continued expansionary market behavior, strong occupancy rates, and historically low capitalization rates, the early warning signs of a shift in market dynamics may have reared their heads in 2014.
| Market Area | Class A Inventory (units) | Class A Vacancy Rate | Class B Inventory (units) | Class B Vacancy Rate | Forecast Avg. Annual Net Absorp. 2015-2018 (units) |
| Houston | 286,830 | 5.72% | 322,450 | 6.71% | 7,596 |
| Dallas | 222,928 | 5.31% | 211,637 | 4.30% | 3,814 |
| Atlanta, Ga. | 196,150 | 4.34% | 171,000 | 7.18% | 3,600 |
| Phoenix, Ariz. | 127,427 | 4.50% | 137,622 | 4.74% | – |
| Austin | 99,938 | 6.66% | 73,681 | 3.32% | 2,965 |
| Fort Worth | 82,704 | 5.30% | 80,751 | 4.10% | 1,217 |
| San Antonio | 79,710 | 8.09% | 81,000 | 6.96% | 4,500 |
| Las Vegas, Nev. | 66,253 | 5.68% | 71,289 | 5.50% | 4,770 |
*Ranked by Class A Inventory
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