Trends in the housing market are on the upswing, and the stock market has shown remarkable earnings in the past year, all positive signs for a recovering economy. However, historical statistics show that one in three Americans pay more than 30% of their income in rent, all while wages remain stagnant or decrease, and cost of living continues to rise. Yet for every 1.5 new housing units built, 1 is demolished and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) estimates that 10,000 public housing units a year are lost due to aging, while the need for affordable housing for low-income renters continues to increase. So while new construction is rebounding, and inventory is increasing for high-end units, the inventory is decreasing for affordable rental units, leaving far fewer options for lower-income wage earners.
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June 22, 2026
Partner has named Frederick Ellington, AIA, LEED AP, as Technical Director in its Construction Services division. With 30+ years of experience, he strengthens the firm's construction risk management, due diligence, and project advisory capabilities for commercial real estate clients.

May 27, 2026
Capital planning in commercial real estate has entered a new phase. In addition to traditional lifecycle replacements, managers now face a growing set of capital needs driven by energy ordinances, decarbonization goals, and climate risk. These drivers are no longer peripheral considerations; they are central to how capital plans are developed, prioritized, and executed.

June 05, 2026
Partner Property Consultants, the European subsidiary of Partner Engineering & Science, Inc. (Partner ESI), announces that Antoine Yeprem joined the company in June 2026 as Senior Consultant, Real Estate Due Diligence, in Germany.




