A new article published in Propmodo, a well-known e-newsletter for CRE professionals, addresses one of the most pressing concerns in the U.S. - the affordable housing shortage, which affects nearly every community and impacts the lives of millions.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll dive deeper into some of the most promising markets identified by Risespot’s Multifamily Models. Today, we’re spotlighting El Paso, Texas—a big MSA (with a population of over 1m) with the highest ratio of attractive areas.

Exploring the features which explain why a specific area is thriving while the neighboring area remains stagnant is an incredibly intricate task. No single factor can fully explain the disparity—rather, a unique blend of influences shapes the outcome. However, these contributing elements can differ greatly from one location to another.