In this episode of The Brinkman Report, Kevin Brinkman interviews John Chang, National Director of Research and Advisory Services at Marcus & Millichap, about the multifamily real estate market. They explore how interest rates and economic conditions are shaping supply, demand, and transaction dynamics. Chang notes a slowdown in new construction, particularly in secondary and tertiary markets, due to rising costs and high interest rates, which may lead to upward pressure on rents. While transaction activity has dipped since the 2021-2022 peak, significant capital remains poised for a resurgence if interest rates stabilize. Discussing potential recession risks, Chang expresses cautious optimism, citing strong consumer fundamentals and housing demand as key supports for the sector. GUEST BIO:
John Chang
Senior Vice President, National Director Research Services
Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services
John Chang serves as the National Director of Research Services for Marcus & Millichap. He is responsible for the production of the firm’s vast array of commercial real estate research publications, tools and services. Under his leadership, Marcus & Millichap has become a leading source of market analysis, insight and forecasting, and the firm’s research is regularly quoted throughout the industry and in mainstream business media.
John oversees a team of dedicated real estate research professionals who produce the firm’s more than 1,000 annual market research publications and conference presentations. These detailed reports, analyses and presentations integrate economic and financial market trends with insights on all major commercial property types including: Hotels, Industrial, Manufactured Housing, Multifamily, Office, Medical Office, Retail Multi-Tenant, Retail Single-Tenant, Self-Storage and Seniors Housing.
John is a seasoned industry analyst who has been qu ted in numerous publications and is an active member of the NMHC Research Foundation Advisory Committee, the ICSC North American Research Task Force and the NAIOP Research Foundation. He regularly presents at a wide range of conferences and events hosted by industry-leading organizations such as the NMHC, NAIOP, ULI, CCIM, ICSC, SSA and numerous others.
John joined Marcus & Millichap in April 1997 as a Research Manager in the Seattle office.
After holding executive marketing and e-business positions with premier residential real estate firms in the Pacific Northwest, he rejoined Marcus & Millichap in November 2007 as the head of its Research Services division.
John was elected as Vice President in 2010, advanced to First Vice President in 2013 and promoted to Senior Vice President in 2018.
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