In this case study, we apply a hedonic pricing model to estimate the value of in-unit laundry in rental apartments on the Upper West Side of New York City. Our analysis finds that apartments with in-unit laundry rent for approximately 15% more than comparable units without. This premium suggests that investing in laundry facilities could yield substantial returns for landlords and developers.
In this case study, we apply a hedonic pricing model to estimate the value of in-unit laundry in rental apartments on the Upper West Side of New York City. Our analysis finds that apartments with in-unit laundry rent for approximately 15% more than comparable units without. This premium suggests that investing in laundry facilities could yield substantial returns for landlords and developers.
Gross cap rate—the ratio of rent to purchase price—remains the cleanest single-metric screen for single-family rental (SFR) strategy. We here calculate that ratio for the largest U.S. metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs), using matched price and rent data for a representative single-family asset.
Gross cap rate—the ratio of rent to purchase price—remains the cleanest single-metric screen for single-family rental (SFR) strategy. We here calculate that ratio for the largest U.S. metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs), using matched price and rent data for a representative single-family asset.
America is experiencing a demographic transformation that varies dramatically by state. Our analysis reveals a country increasingly divided not just politically, but demographically—with profound implications for investment, development, and the distribution of economic opportunity.
America is experiencing a demographic transformation that varies dramatically by state. Our analysis reveals a country increasingly divided not just politically, but demographically—with profound implications for investment, development, and the distribution of economic opportunity.
Houston is now the fastest growing city in the U.S., outpacing other Sunbelt cities like Phoenix and Atlanta. While international migration plays a key role, Houston notably avoids the domestic out-migration seen in cities such as Chicago and Miami. The demographics of new residents range from young professionals to families seeking affordable housing, highlighting complex migration patterns.
Houston is now the fastest growing city in the U.S., outpacing other Sunbelt cities like Phoenix and Atlanta. While international migration plays a key role, Houston notably avoids the domestic out-migration seen in cities such as Chicago and Miami. The demographics of new residents range from young professionals to families seeking affordable housing, highlighting complex migration patterns.
YIMBYs are riding a wave of policy momentum, as zoning reforms and other tools become increasingly popular tools to address housing affordability. The logic behind these measures is appealing: boosting housing supply should help tame rising prices. But while rezoning can inject new housing stock into urban centers, evidence suggests local income levels are a more significant driver of housing prices than supply. An analysis of household income versus home prices across counties confirms a robust correlation.
YIMBYs are riding a wave of policy momentum, as zoning reforms and other tools become increasingly popular tools to address housing affordability. The logic behind these measures is appealing: boosting housing supply should help tame rising prices. But while rezoning can inject new housing stock into urban centers, evidence suggests local income levels are a more significant driver of housing prices than supply. An analysis of household income versus home prices across counties confirms a robust correlation.
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