Are Local Real Estate Bubble Markets Re-Emerging? Experts Agree to Disagree – Zillow Research

Source: www.zillow.com

Even as the majority of panelists agreed that U.S. home value growth overall should continue to slow in coming years, there’s a clear divide between the most optimistic and pessimistic experts. Additionally, the responses revealed that some experts are concerned about potential real estate bubbles in some of the nation’s hottest markets. But there is significant disagreement over the extent to which rapid home-value growth in those markets puts consumers at risk, and when.

Renter Demographics are Changing

Source: www.forbes.com

According to a biennial study from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies out Wednesday, underscoring the changing face of America’s renters.  Over the last decade, the rise in Millennial renters has paled in comparison to the surge in older renters. Consider that the number of renters under 30 has increased by almost 1 million in the last ten years. Now compare that to the 3 million more Gen X renters and 4.3 million more renters in their 50s and 60s over the same period.

Developer reveals more details on Publix, 21-story apartment tower for Channel district – Tampa Bay Business Journal

Here’s what to expect for the Channel district’s newest development, and why the developer isn’t concerned about a potential oversupply of apartments.

Source: www.bizjournals.com

Developers finally going to break ground on new Channel District apartment project called Channel Club.  The mixed-use project will include the district’s first grocery store, a 37,600-square-foot Publix.  The 21-story, 323 unit project will be located on the corner of East Twiggs Street and Meridian Avenue and will break ground in February 2016.