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Population Growth Fuels Hot Markets

February 17, 2025 | Seniors Housing Business

Senior housing developers are targeting fast-growing regions to meet rising demand from the aging population. NIC MAP’s 2024 Senior Housing Market Outlook shows that keeping pace will require record-setting inventory growth, with Raleigh, San Jose, and Washington, D.C. leading the way.

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Navigating growth and challenges in senior housing

February 14, 2025 | Argentum

Written by Arick Morton, CEO of NIC MAP, this article outlines how the senior housing industry is entering a pivotal era marked by record-setting demand, shifting demographics, and a persistent supply-demand imbalance.

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Senior Housing Shortage or Opportunity?

February 14, 2025 | Argentum

NIC MAP, Argentum’s data partner, projects that over 560,000 new senior housing units will be needed by 2030 to meet rising demand—but with current development trends, only 191,000 units are on track to be delivered. “We’ve never had a population pyramid that looks like this,” said Arick Morton, CEO of NIC MAP.

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Aging Boomers are about to rekindle the senior-housing market

February 11, 2025 | Wall Street Journal

The senior housing market is poised for a major resurgence as aging baby boomers drive a surge in demand, following years of slowed development and pandemic-related setbacks. Arick Morton, CEO of NIC MAP, notes the urgency of the moment, stating, “We need to build a lot more units, and we need to do it soon.”

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With improving occupancies, limited supply and favorable demograhics, HUD lenders have the wind at their backs

February 11, 2025 | Seniors Housing Business

Seniors housing occupancy across the 31 primary markets tracked by NIC MAP rose from 86.5% in Q3 2024 to 87.2% in Q4, surpassing pre-pandemic levels—a sign of the sector’s strengthening fundamentals that has HUD lenders optimistic about increased loan volume in FY 2025, driven by robust M&A activity and growing demand for permanent financing.

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Why senior living providers are on cusp of best-ever years of occupancy, margin

February 6, 2025 | Senior Housing News

Senior living providers may be entering their strongest years yet for occupancy and margin growth, according to NIC MAP’s Senior Housing Market Outlook, which highlights rising demand, stabilizing labor markets, and improving operational performance across the sector.

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A lost opportunity for senior living?

February 6, 2025 | McKnights

Senior living leaders face a pivotal opportunity to shape public perception, as shifting market dynamics demand more effective advocacy and communication. While occupancy rates continue to climb—potentially reaching 90% by 2026—new construction is not keeping pace with growing demand.

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Tariffs, DOGE Treasury Access add to senior living industry uncertainty

February 3, 2025 | Senior Housing News

NIC MAP insights shed light on long-term demand and market resilience as the senior living industry faces growing uncertainty from tariffs, supply chain issues, and limited Treasury access. These headwinds are prompting operators and investors to reassess strategies heading into 2025.

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Investors Weigh Pros and Cons of Backing Senior Housing

January 31, 2025 | Forbes

NIC MAP’s Senior Housing Market Outlook Report provide key context as investors evaluate senior housing in 2025, highlighting strong demographic demand, evolving market dynamics, and strategic opportunities for long-term returns.

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Population Growth Fuels Hot Markets

January 30, 2025 | Seniors Housing Business

Kyle Gardner, COO of NIC MAP emphasizes the critical role of data in navigating senior housing’s evolving landscape, highlighting how market intelligence drives smarter decisions and supports long-term industry growth.

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