The pandemic accelerated an existing trend of professionals exiting urban areas to work from home in suburban areas, according to Michael Streicker, president of Sentinel Real Estate Corp. In an interview published in the September issue of Institutional Real Estate Americas, Streicker posits that suburban apartments will remain a strong investment even after workers return to the office, due to employer flexibility about where employees work, population growth, high home prices and high student debt keeping people renting rather than owning, and some employers moving their offices to suburban areas. To access a pdf of the Sponsored Section, click here.
