CoStar Group, Inc. announced the appointment of Jay Lybik as National Director of Multifamily Analytics. The hire will elevate the company’s already powerful analytics in the U.S. multifamily sector, adding value for CoStar Group clients and the commercial real estate industry. In his new role, Lybik will serve as the industry-facing representative for the multifamily sector delivering CoStar’s view and outlook on the market. As CoStar Group’s subject matter expert on all multifamily themes, trends, and topics, Lybik will use his seasoned knowledge to ensure a continued focus on CoStar Group’s commitment to providing quality analytics and insights for clients and the industry. Lybik joins CoStar Group as an industry veteran with over 25 years of real estate research experience, previously serving as Vice President of Research Services for the Institutional Property Advisors (IPA) division of Marcus & Millichap.