U.S. Multifamily Gains Momentum in Q2 2026 as Absorption Surges
The U.S. multifamily market gained momentum in the second quarter of 2026 as apartment demand accelerated and new construction continued to moderate, CBRE said Wednesday. Net absorption of 167,500 units nearly doubled the Q1 tally, while the national multifamily vacancy rate declined by 50 basis points quarter-over…
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