Market Intelligence Webcast: Q3 Desert & Mountain Update
The Desert and Mountain region has been a popular location in recent years, with investment interest increasing following a surge of migration from coastal markets beginning in 2020. Developers have noticed that many markets are experiencing inventory growth that is well above the long-term norm. But despite solid demand drivers, rent growth has been lagging the national average and some operators are offering discounts to support occupancy.
Many questions remain about whether this region is still preferred and how long the tenuous supply and demand imbalance will continue.
Join RealPage® market experts Adam Couch and Arben Skivjani for this interactive webcast, where they’ll discuss key apartment performance indicators and provide a near-term outlook for the Desert and Mountain regions.
Adam Couch specializes in residential housing research and advanced analytics, transforming complex market trends and economic indicators into actionable investment strategies that drive portfolio performance and a competitive edge. His expertise spans AI-driven market intelligence, evaluating how tariffs shape multifamily construction trends and investment strategies, and providing data-backed insights that empower investors and developers.
Through forward-looking analysis of renter demographics and market segmentation, he helps stakeholders anticipate shifts in housing demand. A featured speaker at commercial real estate conferences, Adam’s analysis has also been cited in The Dallas Morning News. Previously, he advised leadership at Fannie Mae on asset management strategies, leveraging data-driven approaches to optimize a $450B multifamily portfolio, enhancing long-term asset performance and strategic positioning.
Arben Skivjani
Deputy Chief Economist and Director of Forecasting, RealPage, Inc.Arben Skivjani serves as a Deputy Chief Economist and Data Scientist for RealPage, Inc. His primary focus is on forecasting and econometric modeling, economic impact studies, reporting and analysis of macroeconomic trends that affect the multifamily industry. Prior to joining RealPage, Arben worked for several government and private sector entities, including the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services, Center for Business and Economic Development at the University of Alabama and Camoin Associates in Upstate New York.
Arben is heavily involved in the Dallas/Fort Worth Association for Business Economics where he currently serves as Vice President and is a member the National Association for Business Economics.
Arben holds a master’s degree in economics from The University of Alabama.
