If you think you can or you think you can’t, either way you are right.
KASTEN LONG COMMERCIAL GROUP: The Kasten Long
Commercial Group has specialized in apartment brokerage in metro
Phoenix since 1998. Our agents have brokered more than 1,000
communities with gross sales in excess of 1 billion dollars. The
company also provides weekly updates (by e-mail) on apartment
sales and publishes an apartment market update on a quarterly basis
– past issues are available on the company’s web site
www.KLCommercialGroup.com.
If you are interested in buying more apartments – we track both
advertised and off-market “pocket listings”. If you are seeking topdollar
for your assets or simply desire further insight on the
market affecting your property – don’t hesitate to ask.
SEE IT ALL WITH GRAPHS ON A PDF FILE
Vacancy Rates Continue Decline
Vacancy rates for the 3rd quarter for stabilized 50+ multifamily
properties decreased from 6.8% to 6.5%. This is the 13th decrease in
the past 14 quarters. Vacancy rates for the 50-99 communities
decreased 0.14% – and the 100+ decreased by 0.39%. Of the 32
metro Phoenix sub-markets surveyed, 18 reported decreased
vacancy rates and only four reported vacancy rates above 8% (west
central and south Phoenix). Vacancy rates for each sub-market are
posted on our web site www.KLCommercialGroup.com.
New Construction Remains Very Strong
Seven projects were completed in Q3 totaling 1,869 units, one in
Chandler, two in Tempe, two in Gilbert, one in Scottsdale and two
in Phoenix. YTD there have been 3,821 units completed. There
were 12 new apartment projects started (2,777u) in Q3, mostly in
Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe. There are now a total of 33
currently under construction representing 9,089 units. This includes
Optima’s 781 units at Sonoran Village. Many of these projects have
commenced pre-leasing. There are also 61 additional projects in
various stages from initial rezoning to final permitting – representing
14,148 units. Details of each project and a map showing the location
of the current construction activity is posted on our web site under
“Apartments’ – “Market Data”.
Average Rental Rates (Individually Metered)
For 50 – 99 unit size apartment’s, the average rental rate was $700, a
2.8% over the Q3 2013. For the 100+ unit communities, the current
average rental rate is $807, a 2.9% increase of Q3 2013. We expect
the rates to continue to increase, but for the larger complexes, the
increase will likely be driven by the new construction with
significantly higher rents as opposed to an overall increase that
should be experienced by the smaller communities
The Metro Phoenix Apartment Market (Q3 2014)
2821 E Camelback Road, Ste. 600
Phoenix, Arizona 85016
Tel: 602 445 4141
Fax: 602 445 4188
In the 3rd quarter of 2014, there were a total of 55 regular apartment sales with 10 units or more, including only
one REO sale. 26 of these sales had 100 units or more. There was also one large portfolio sale that included 7
local properties for a price of $168,500,000. Eleven transactions included a 1031 exchange. We continue to see
an increase in 1031 transactions – a good sign. With the loan interest rates staying low, there were only 7
properties purchased “all cash”.
Vacancy and Rental Rates – Understanding the Numbers
Vacancy rates are the lowest since 2009, however, we expect the rate to increase as the recently completed
apartment projects start being classified as “stabilized”. Many projects are currently in lease-up and are not part
of the overall stabilized vacancy rate. We also expect average rental rates to increase – partly from the new
apartments with very high rents being added to the stabilized inventory. To fully understand the dynamics of any
particular sub market, having an in-depth understanding what the numbers mean will be critical.
Is it Time to Sell?
This is a question we are asked often, but it’s a difficult one to answer. Apartment values have not quite regained
the pre-2008 levels, but anyone that made a purchase after 2010 probably has significant equity. Since the fall of
2010, we have seen a steady drop in vacancy rates, and an increase in rental rates and overall property values.
Since we are inherently optimistic, we believe that the overall US economy will continue to improve, that
Arizona will have real job growth and a strong increase in population. Especially for the “B” and “C” properties,
we believe that apartment values will continue to increase in value. Due to the strong new apartment
construction, some of the class “A” and “B” properties may experience downward pressure on rental rates and
occupancy. If you believe in the continued up-side in apartment values, it might make sense to move up into a
larger property. Clearly this is how many investors made appreciable gains during the run-up from 2002 to 2007.
Possible Risks of Not Selling Now
Realize that not taking advantage of the current strong market is a calculated risk. What if values dropped next
year – and you really needed to sell soon and needed the money. This scenario might be appropriate for someone
that wants to retire or simply may no longer desire to be involved with apartment ownership. The concern is that
although there are many positive signs to support values increasing, there are negative concerns that might
significantly impact near-term future values. For example, at some point vacancy rates will start increasing, loan
interest rates will increase, the competition from all the new construction, there are geo-political risks from the
Middle East, the ebola virus, the US dollar being devalued and/or no longer being used as the international
trading currency, rising inflation, 47 million persons in the US on food stamps, etc. Real estate is cyclic and we
have had a run-up in values for the past four years.
KLCG EXPANDS WITH SMALL APARTMENT DIVISION
KLCG has typically brokered “B” and “C” quality apartments with sizes from 20 to 100+. We’ve now added
several agents to provide the same level of expertise for owners of smaller apartment communities (4-20 units).
We can now assist investors as they acquire starter properties and also move up into larger communities.
Kasten Long Apartment Team: Scott Trevey, CCIM (480 205 0862), Linda Fritz-Salazar, Assoc. Broker (602 989 9487),
Jim Kasten, CCIM (602 677 0655), Jan Long, CCIM (602 434 9882), Arvle Knight, CCIM (602 885 8000), Jon Coffen (602
653 3600).
Small Apartment Division: John Locke (480 432 7179), Jerry and Marla Wicks (480 343 8537).
Kasten Long Commercial Group
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