Multifamily Executive published a roundtable of five housing economists that framed Q4 2026 as an inflection point for occupancy and rent growth as the supply wave of recent years finally slows. The group pointed to Sun Belt metros including Austin, Phoenix and Tampa as early recovery stories while flagging interest rate and job market risk heading into 2027.
Why it matters to multifamily marketers
Marketers planning 2027 budgets and renewal campaigns can start building the supply easing story into resident retention and move in messaging, especially in Sun Belt markets where concessions have been heavy.