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Applied Economic Insight ® uses econometrics, predictive analytics, and machine learning to enhance the competitiveness of real estate and operations within the Hospitality, Housing, Senior Housing, and Healthcare sectors.

We offer consulting services and support for acquisition due diligence and market feasibility.

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Rate Cuts, Real Options: What a Softer Fed means for Active Adult and Senior Housing Developers

Rate cuts are likely ahead as Powell says policy is closer to neutral. For senior housing, lower short-term rates reduce construction carry and improve DSCR, but costs still rise 4–6% and supply is constrained. Near-term winners are Active Adult and Independent Living with cleaner operating leverage. Developer playbook: refinance floating debt, secure sites and entitlements, target low-pipeline submarkets with strong 75+ growth, and keep underwriting tight.

Liquidity vs. Longevity: What the Retirement Affordability Gap Means for the Economy and Housing Older Adults

In most states, older adults are projected to outlive savings while care costs rise. This post translates national signals into local strategy for housing older adults. Expect tighter budgets, longer work lives, and demand for ADUs, single-level homes, and 55+ rentals and offers a concise due-diligence checklist to guide pricing, product, and pipeline decisions.

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Senior Housing Development Trends: When the Sun Belt Stops Saying Yes

Sun Belt growth playbook is changing: permits and starts are down and local rules slow projects, converging with coastal-style constraints. For senior housing, demand is rising and supply lags (large 65+ base; big shortfall by 2030), especially in Sun Belt markets where entitlements are tightening. Strategy: rank sites by approval probability, engage communities early, build regulatory chops, favor infill and buy where below replacement cost.