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Multifamily Market Trends Shaping 2025: Takeaways from InterFace Austin
The InterFace Austin Multifamily Conference gathered industry leaders to share perspectives on the future of the market. Dan Melfi, Preconstruction Manager, joined the conversation, weighing in on trends such as rising construction costs, evolving resident expectations, and the increasing momentum of suburban developments.
While costs remain a challenge, stabilization in wood pricing and framing labor has given developers more predictability. Melfi emphasized the importance of collaboration early in the process: “By engaging us early—at concept or schematic design—developers can avoid costly surprises and make meaningful value-engineering decisions without compromising the end result.”
Meanwhile, residents are reshaping the market with their desire for all-inclusive communities—places that combine living, working, and entertainment in one space, with amenities ranging from on-site retail and dining to creative features like podcast studios and Zen rooms. This trend is helping drive momentum in suburban markets, where mid-rise projects are proving more financially viable than dense urban high-rises.
Success in today’s multifamily market means balancing cost, creativity, and community. Cerris Builders is proud to be at the forefront of that effort.