After a dramatic few years, pressure seems to be easing on the multifamily market, with construction starts slowing and absorption catching up to inventory growth. That doesn’t mean developers should be scrapping their plans for new developments, however, particularly if they are interested in the affordable market. 
A national shortage of 7.2 million affordable, available rental homes remains for low-income renters, a gap the U.S. consistently struggles to fill. Financing often is a problem for these projects, though U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-backed loans can help developers bring them to life. 
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