Market Intelligence: Q3 Deserts/Mountains Update
Due to the lingering impacts of supply, Deserts/Mountains multifamily has had the slowest recovery in the nation. But its 2025 year-to-date performance offers local owners and operators a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — after a few softer, challenging years, occupancy is working to reach equilibrium with longer-term expectations. As a result, multifamily industry professionals in the region are looking to 2026 as a rebound year.
But while leasing supply coupled with favorable regional migration and population growth trends may support a stronger long-term view, will 2026 be a year of normalcy for this rental metro? Or will the region continue to lag the broader U.S. performance?
Join RealPage® multifamily market experts as they review fundamentals across the Deserts/Mountains region, including a glimpse into the 2026 outlook for rental metros spanning the American Southwest up through the Rocky Mountains.
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.
Meggan Taylor
Market Analyst, RealPage, Inc.Meggan Taylor is a Market Analyst for RealPage, Inc., where she applies her background in technology, business intelligence and data analytics to deliver in-depth research and analysis on multifamily performance and forecasts. Prior to joining RealPage, Meggan worked in market research and feasibility analysis for conventional multifamily and mixed-use developments.
Meggan received a bachelor’s degree in information systems from the University of Texas at Arlington, and master’s degrees in information technology and business administration from the University of Texas at Dallas.
