Opportunities Amid Challenges in the Multifamily Market
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Sandy MacKay

Opportunities Amid Challenges in the Multifamily Market

E64 • Jul 4, 2025 • 5 mins

In this episode, Sandy MacKay delves into the current challenges facing the multifamily market, exploring investor opportunities amidst a declining rental market. The discussion includes a sponsorship segment from Institutional Property Advisors, providing insights into their latest initiatives. Sandy highlights the details of a significant Connecticut portfolio sale, examining its implications for the market. The episode also covers Marcus and Millichap's impact on commercial real estate, shedding light on their contributions to the industry. Sandy wraps up with closing reflections, offering insights into the opportunities that still exist within the multifamily sector despite current challenges.

Key Points

  • The Canadian multifamily market is facing downward pressure on rental rates due to a combination of the ongoing trade war with the United States and an influx of new apartment buildings.
  • Despite the challenges, lower rental rates could attract a wider pool of tenants and present strategic acquisition opportunities for investors.
  • The sale of a significant multifamily portfolio in Connecticut for $121 million highlights the resilience and attractiveness of multifamily investments in regions with strong economic anchors.
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