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At The Ponce Real Estate Group, we have our finger on the pulse of the multifamily market, leveraging daily research and close partnerships with investors. While some investors have reservations about transfer taxes and the apartment business environment, we've observed that higher debt costs have kept property investors cautious, resulting in modest multifamily transaction activity in Los Angeles.

Market Insights:

·         Q3 2024 Sales: $1.6 billion in multifamily sales.

·         Q2 2024 Sales: $1.2 billion.

·         Historical Comparison: Recent activity is below the $2.2 billion quarterly average seen over the past decade.

Private buyers are the driving force behind Los Angeles multifamily sales, representing around 75% of acquisitions in the past year. They seek high-quality properties in desirable locations with favorable supply-demand dynamics. For instance, in September, a private buyer acquired the Class A property Lofts at NoHo Commons, a 292-unit structure in North Hollywood, for $92.5 million—a significant discount from its 2016 sale price.

Institutional buyers and large investment entities have scaled back, now accounting for around 20% of buyer activity compared to nearly 30% historically. Concerns about LA's transfer tax, the local business environment, rent control, and potential future eviction challenges have impacted interest. However, attractive expected returns continue to entice strategic investors, like FPA Multifamily, which executed three of the largest transactions in 2024.

Looking Ahead: The 2025 outlook for Los Angeles multifamily sales is uncertain, with elevated interest rates and debt costs potentially keeping some buyers on the sidelines. However, forecasted improvements in market conditions could renew investor optimism, driving up sales activity.

Don't miss your chance! Contact The Ponce Real Estate Group for an evaluation:

·         Frank: (310) 503-4158

·         Viktorie: (424) 301-0075

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