Chris Salviati

Chris Salviati, a senior housing economist at Apartment List, dives into the often-missed upside of real estate investing: rent growth. He explains how fixed-rate mortgages can lead to increasing profits as rent rises over time, while payments remain the same. The discussion includes insights into the pandemic's impact on rental prices, trends in the Sunbelt real estate market, and future predictions for rent growth. Will we see a return to pre-pandemic rental highs? Chris provides data-driven insights on where to watch for the best opportunities!

Chris Salviati, Senior housing economist at Apartment List, dives into the changing rental landscape that has tenants finally seeing a dip in prices after a surge. He reveals how private sector metrics indicate falling rents and discusses factors like remote work and economic shifts driving this trend. The conversation also touches on the challenges landlords face, the impact of multifamily housing construction, and the evolving preferences of millennials moving from urban centers to suburban living. A must-listen for anyone navigating the rental market!

Tim Thomas, eviction researcher at UC Berkeley; J.K. Dineen, SF Chronicle housing reporter; and Chris Salviati, Apartment List economist. They compare stark SF–Oakland rent gaps, explore how new luxury supply and pandemic timing hollowed Oakland demand, examine vacancy and concession patterns, and discuss safety, foreclosure impacts, and policy responses shaping regional rental dynamics.