

EP#19 Chris Porter | How Demographic Shifts Impact Renting
21 snips Jan 30, 2025
Explore how demographic shifts are reshaping the rental housing market, with insights on household formation and income trends. Discover the surprising growth in both younger and older renters, and the impact of the pandemic on suburban living. Learn about young adults moving back with parents and changing attitudes toward marriage and family. With rising interest rates influencing investor confidence, find out about new initiatives for affordable housing and the emerging investment opportunities in Midwest cities.
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Suburban Growth Prediction
- Suburban growth was correctly predicted in Chris and John's book Big Shifts Ahead.
- Homeownership rates increasing, contrary to their prediction, was a miss.
Homeownership Increase
- Homeownership increased due to unforeseen factors like low mortgage rates and loosened Dodd-Frank regulations.
- These factors influenced government, economy, technology, and societal shifts.
Immigration and Rental Demand
- Recent immigration contributed to stronger population and job growth, impacting rental housing demand.
- Policy changes regarding immigration could slow this growth.