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The “Missing Middle” in Residential Construction

In a recent posting, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has brought to light the “missing middle” in the residential construction sector. The missing middle includes the development of medium-density housing, which includes townhouses, duplexes, and other small multifamily unit properties.

Confidence in the Market for New Multifamily Housing Improved in Q4 2021

According to the latest results from the National Association of Home Builder’s (NAHB) Multifamily Market Survey (MMS), in Q4 of 2021, confidence in the market for new multifamily housing improved. The Multifamily Production Index increased 1 point to a reading of 54 from Q3. The Multifamily Occupancy Index declined six points to a reading of 69.

The Number of Multifamily Rentals Units Under Construction Grows, While Unit Size Hits Two-Decade Low

A closer look at the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Starts and Completions by Purpose and Design data, with further analysis provided by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), reveals that the market share of rental units of multifamily construction starts increased to 94.2% during Q4 2021. In comparison, the historical low was set during Q3 2005.