Like many other changes in a community, apartments can be met with some resistance from locals. However, a well-planned multi-family property, like the ones SWBC Real Estate develops, has many benefit...
From Property to Prosperity: How Apartments Boost Local Economies
Like many other changes in a community, apartments can be met with some resistance from locals. However, a well-planned multi-family property, like the ones SWBC Real Estate develops, has many benefits for the neighborhood in which it resides. From diversifying housing options to supporting local businesses and local municipalities, these are just a few of the many ways an apartment complex can benefit your neighborhood.
4 Ways Multi-Family Properties Can Benefit Neighborhoods
Increased Population Means More Support for Local Businesses
Apartment complexes tend to bring in a greater population to an area. This means that your community’s local businesses will be able to benefit from a larger influx of customers. For many small business owners, this influx of support can make a world of difference, helping their shop thrive.
Efficient Land Use to Increase Local Tax Basis
Multi-family properties tend to bring in more property tax revenue per acre compared to single-family homes because they have a higher density and value. This efficient use of land allows cities to pay for important services such as schools, roads, and emergency response, all while keeping urban sprawl in check. As cities work to manage growth and maintain a healthy budget, promoting well-designed multi-family housing should be a key part of their long-term development plans.
Promoting More Affordable Housing Options
These days, affordable housing options can feel scarce. Apartment complexes and other multi-family dwellings are a great option for meeting the growing demand for affordable housing, as they boost the housing supply and tend to cost less than a single-family home with little to no maintenance cost for the tenant. By increasing the number of available apartment homes, more people who work, study, or raise families in your neighborhood could have the chance to live in a place they love—and can afford.
Help Stabilize Local Housing Markets
Apartments help stabilize local housing markets by increasing supply, offering diverse and affordable living options, and easing pressure on home prices and rents. This reduces displacement, supports economic mobility, and attracts long-term investment. By meeting varied housing needs, apartments contribute to more resilient, inclusive, and balanced communities.
Develop a Beneficial Apartment Complex for Your Neighborhood with SWBC Real Estate
Multi-family real estate is a significant investment. That is why you want to partner with a developer you can trust. With more than $1 billion in real estate developed and over 5,000 multi-family units built, SWBC Real Estate has a proven record of building first-class communities throughout the state of Texas. Ready to boost your neighborhood? Contact SWBC Real Estate today!
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Real EstateStuart P. Smith
Stuart Smith is the Chief Operating Officer of SWBC Real Estate, where is he is responsible for identifying new development opportunities, as well as property acquisitions and dispositions. Mr. Smith brings over 20 years of commercial real estate experience, which includes participation in more than $350 million of equity invested into over $1 billion in commercial real estate transactions, including land developments, multi-family transactions, industrial developments, and the acquisition of stabilized office buildings and retail centers. He has also been directly responsible for a number of functions including: loan originations, financial analysis & underwriting, property acquisitions & dispositions, ground-up developments, asset & property management functions and project marketing & leasing. Mr. Smith is a graduate of the University of Alabama, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce and Business Administration, with a double major in finance and marketing and a minor in economics. He is currently licensed as a Real Estate Broker in the state of Texas.
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