Despite the ‘housing recession’ in the United States, luxury apartments are filling up cities. Real estate developers have been targeting high-income earners due to their large costs and lack of demand for affordable housing. This has caused a rise in rent prices as well as an increase in competition among tenants seeking these expensive dwellings.
The trend towards luxury apartments is not only seen on the coasts but also throughout smaller towns across America that are growing rapidly with no end in sight. Developers have taken advantage of this growth by constructing buildings with all kinds of amenities, such as pools, gyms, spas, and more – all at a premium cost to those who can afford them.
Although there is still much debate about whether or not this type of development helps or hurts local communities, it’s clear that U.S real estate developers will continue to focus on high-end projects regardless if there’s a ‘housing recession’ or not; leaving many lower-income families struggling even further when trying to find suitable housing within their budget range.
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