The U.S. apartment market took a noticeable step down in the third quarter as the wave of new supply built over the past several years collided with softer demand. Rising vacancies, slower rent growth, and a sharp pullback in new starts all point to a sector transitioning from peak oversupply toward the early stages of stabilization. Despite the deceleration, capital markets activity picked up, and valuations even ticked slightly higher—suggesting investors are beginning to r

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AI has fueled a massive stock market boom, but rising valuations and circular investments hint at a potential bubble. While big tech profits remain strong, market concentration and speculation are flashing warnings. That’s why wealthy investors are shifting toward real assets like multifamily, self-storage, and private equity—seeking stability, tax benefits, and steady cash flow when the AI hype inevitably cools.