When demand for apartments rises faster than construction deliveries, the result is clear: rent costs increase.  In this article, we’ll explore how limited supply leads to higher rents, what rent control advocates and economists argue regarding the best methods to maintain affordable housing, and the role Streams Development plays in enhancing the supply of multi-family housing . Free Market Basics of the Rental Market At its core, apartment rental prices hinge on supply and

In 2016, the Panama Canal completed a historic expansion, adding a new set of massive locks that allow far larger ships to traverse between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The expanded Panama Canal is certainly a feat of engineering, but it’s also a global trade game changer. Half a world away, South Carolina is feeling the effects in a big way.  In this post, we’ll break down how the canal expansion redirected shipping patterns, what it means for East Coast ports like those

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The Medical University of South Carolina reports that by 2030, South Carolina’s senior population will reach 1.8 million . Considering...

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Today, we delve into the multifamily housing industry, particularly the trends that are shaping the landscape in 2024. As we enter the...

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The last three years have taught us that we live in interesting times. If we were to write this article at the end of 2019, who could...