On the webinar, Origin Co-CEO David Scherer was joined by Robert Dietz, SVP and chief economist at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), who shared his data-driven insights on Dave’s 2025 predictions and the outlook for multifamily. Together, they addressed questions such as:
- Why high mortgage rates and affordability challenges are fueling stronger-than-expected rental demand
- How long the “renting is cheaper than owning” paradigm is likely to persist—and what that means for multifamily
- What tariffs and construction costs mean for new supply and housing development
- How immigration trends are shaping demand for rental housing and construction labor
- The long-term impact of AI on job markets—and indirectly, housing preferences
