Market Insights: Perspectives

Located in the northwest corridor of the Twin Cities, Ramsey, Minnesota is quietly emerging as a strong suburban market—driven by intentional planning, growing retail, and sustained renter demand. The COR at Ramsey: A Purpose-Built District At the heart of this growth is The COR at Ramsey, a city-backed, master-planned district designed around a true live-work-play environment. Over the past sev...

Population migration remains one of the strongest long-term drivers of housing demand. The newly released U-Haul Growth Index reinforces the continued momentum toward Sun Belt markets, with major metros in Texas and the Southeast attracting a significant share of one-way movers. Compiled from more than 2.5 million annual one-way truck, trailer, and U-Box® transactions, the index provides one of...

After years of volatility, 2025 emerged as a year of recalibration for the multifamily sector. Record levels of new supply, uneven rent performance, persistent interest rate pressure, and cautious capital markets shaped operating conditions throughout the year. Importantly, this period of adjustment occurred without a broad breakdown in occupancy or renter demand, underscoring the underlying resil...

The American dream of homeownership is undergoing its most dramatic shift in decades, and it’s transforming the housing market. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the median age of first-time homebuyers has climbed to 40 years old, an all-time high. In the 1980s, first-time buyers typically purchased homes in their late 20s; even just five years ago, that age was 33. Today, a...

Executive Vice President, Shane LaFave, was recently a guest on The Best Ever CRE (Commercial Real Estate) Show, where he shared insights into how Roers Companies acquires new developments and what it takes to thrive in today’s challenging market. One of the key strategies highlighted by LaFave is the importance of building strong relationships. By cultivating connections with sellers and local...