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Historic Construction Cost Jump Fuels 'Most Volatile Issues of Our Time' in Apartment Development

In the Past Year, the Cost of Some Goods Has Risen as Much as 140%

Pent-up demand for raw materials built up in 2020 is contributing to high construction costs. (Getty Images)
Pent-up demand for raw materials built up in 2020 is contributing to high construction costs. (Getty Images)

A shortage of construction materials such as steel and lumber has caused multifamily development costs to inflate to historic levels, pinching the pocketbooks of builders who are beginning to pass these added expenses on to renters and investors.

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