Market Intelligence: Q4 Midwest Update
Apartment markets across the Midwest continue to experience a sustained period of stability amid a national performance slump. Historically inclined towards little volatility, the Midwest saw 2025 usher in another year of limited supply pressure and modest - though generally positive - economic growth. As such, stable performance has helped pull in more investor interest to the nation's heartland in recent years. Will the Midwest's stable nature persist through 2026, or could headwinds be approaching on the horizon?
Join RealPage market experts as they review apartment market fundamentals across the Midwest's key metro areas and share their outlook what may be in store for 2026 and beyond.
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.
