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Senior housing has officially moved beyond recovery and into its next Growth phase, and the data proves it.

In this episode of Bridge the Gap, hosts Josh Crisp and Lucas McCurdy welcome back Arick Morton, CEO of NIC MAP, to break down the latest trends shaping the senior living industry. They also discuss why senior housing is currently the top-performing real Estate asset class, how investors are viewing the sector, and why developers willing to move forward today may be positioned for exceptional returns as demographic demand accelerates.

Key Topics Covered

1. The 20-year evolution of NIC MAP and its role in institutionalizing senior housing
2. Current occupancy and rent growth trends across the industry
3. The impact of historic lows in new construction
4. How AI and data analytics are accelerating investment decisions
5. Why senior housing is now the best-performing real estate asset clas

Meet the Hosts:

Josh Crisp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcrispsocial/

Lucas McCurdy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasmccurdyseniorlivingfan/

Connect with Our Guest

Arick Morton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arickmorton/

Learn more about NIC MAP

https://www.nicmap.com

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