2,072 - Top 5 Multifamily Insights You Need to Know – August 1, 2025

This episode is brought to you by https://www.ElevateOS.com —the only all-in-one community operating system.Let’s kick off August with clarity and confidence.In today’s episode, Mike Brewer brings you the top five headlines that matter most in Multifamily, plus a fun fact that’ll win you trivia points: the Empire State Building has its own zip code—10118.But let’s get serious.Here’s what’s moving the needle in our industry right now:Rent Growth Slows Nationwide – Affordability is the new friction. Yardi Matrix data shows Sunbelt markets softening while the Midwest holds the line.Construction Starts Dip 8% – Input costs are cooling projects. Could this be the reset overbuilt markets like Austin and Atlanta need?Built-to-Rent Booms in Atlanta – 4,000 BTR units are in the pipeline. This isn’t just a trend; it’s a movement.Cap Rates Rise, Transactions Still Stalled – We’re in the messy middle. Buyers wait, sellers hold, and lenders delay the day of reckoning.Vertical Integration Wins – Firms with end-to-end control—from acquisition to operations—are outpacing pure-play third-party managers.This isn’t noise. This is signal.📌 If this format speaks to you, subscribe. Hit like. Share it with your team. We’re testing this for 30 days, and your feedback will shape the future.For more engaging content, explore our offerings at the[https://www.multifamilycollective.com](https://www.multifamilycollective.com/) and the [https://www.multifamilymedianetwork.com](https://www.multifamilymedianetwork.com/)Join us to stay informed and inspired in the multifamily industry!