Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Economic Engine Revs Up, Drives Deal Flow in Broward County, FL


Margaritaville Resort rendering, Hollywood, FL


FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Marcus & Millichap reports positive trends in Broward County are sustaining low vacancy and generating increases in monthly apartment rents.

Since the recovery began, employers have added jobs in each of the past 14 quarters, and improvements in the single-family housing and retail sectors will support additional payroll growth in the second half of 2013.

 The county’s demographic trends are also tilting favorably for the apartment sector. One of the fastest growing segments of the local population is individuals aged 24 years to 29 years, a slice of the prime renter cohort.

Many younger residents will remain renters by choice in order to relocate more easily within the region to pursue job opportunities — an important consideration in South Florida, where daily commutes can be problematic.

Large-scale development is also making a comeback in Broward. Officials in Hollywood recently voted to allow developers to proceed with the construction of the $147 million Margaritaville Resort.

The project, tentatively slated for completion in 2015, will create the type of service sector positions that the rental housing market relies on as a source of potential tenants.

Dedicated multifamily property investors and new capital are entering the South Florida region and debt sources remain

 For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Gina Relva
 Public Relations Manager
 Marcus & Millichap
2999 Oak Road
Suite 210
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
 (925) 953-1700 ext. 1716
(510) 999-1284 mobile
(925) 953-1710 fax


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