Lu Chen

Lu Chen, a Senior Economist at Moody's with expertise in commercial real estate, joins the conversation about the changing landscape of rental affordability. Discussion centers on surprising trends in multifamily supply and demand, revealing improving conditions for renters as median rents regress to pre-pandemic levels. Regional differences in rental trends, particularly in the Sunbelt, highlight emerging investment opportunities. Chen also explores how demographic shifts and economic factors will shape future rental growth.