State of the Market


Wednesday, November 4, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:45 AM (EST)
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Category: Online Discussion

Multifamily State of the Market: Tampa & Orlando MSA

Join industry leaders and market experts for a comprehensive update on the multifamily housing landscape across the Tampa Bay and Orlando MSAs. This session will provide valuable market intelligence and real-time insights impacting owners, operators, developers, and supplier partners throughout Central Florida.

Key Discussion Topics:

  • Current occupancy, rent growth, and leasing trends
  • New development and construction pipeline activity
  • Investment sales and capital market updates
  • Economic factors influencing both Tampa and Orlando markets
  • Workforce housing demand and affordability challenges
  • Insurance and operating expense impacts on multifamily operations
  • Migration patterns and demographic trends shaping resident demand
  • Operational challenges and opportunities across the I-4 corridor
  • Best practices being implemented across the region

Who Should Attend:

  • Property Management Professionals
  • Regional & Corporate Leadership Teams
  • Owners & Developers
  • Supplier Partners
  • Investment & Asset Management Professionals

Attendees will leave with actionable insights, local market data, and a stronger understanding of the trends currently shaping multifamily housing across two of Florida’s fastest-growing markets.


This class qualifies for 1.00 continuing education credits needed for credential renewals. 

Pricing Options

FREE! for BayPass Members

$29.00 Member Rate

$99.00 Non-Member Rate


Nichole Williams
Chief Executive Officer
Smart Apartment Data
Nichole Williams is Chief Executive Officer of Smart Apartment Data, a real estate technology company providing multifamily market intelligence, research, and analytics to housing professionals across the country.
Since joining Smart in 2011, she has helped build the company’s platform from the ground up, expanding its reach from a regional provider to a trusted national source for rent, occupancy, and market trend data. With nearly 30 years in the multifamily industry and a long background in sales leadership, Nichole focuses on translating complex market data into insights that are clear, relevant, and useful for operators, investors, and industry partners.
Nichole is actively engaged in industry advocacy supporting policies that impact rental housing and serves on the National Apartment Association (NAA) Technology Committee. She is a Lyceum Graduate and holds the Certified Apartment Supplier (CAS) designation. As a single-family real estate investor, she brings an owner’s perspective to both market analysis and industry policy discussions.

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Kristina Carreras

Kristina Carreras

Education Coordinator, Bay Area Apartment Association

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