In the wake of the global housing crisis, and amid dramatically changing demographics, it is likely that a widespread shift in thinking is ahead, which will reduce demand for large suburban homes, thus increasing demand for smaller urban apartments.
(A) it is likely that a widespread shift in thinking is ahead,
which will reduce demand for large suburban homes, thus increasing demand for smaller urban apartments.
Incorrectmodifier error - which modifies ahead that is illogical
(B) it is likely that a widespread shift in thinking is ahead,
which will reduce demand for large suburban homes, and thus increase demand for smaller urban apartments.
Incorrectsame as A
(C) it is not unlikely that a widespread shift in thinking is ahead, reducing demand for large suburban homes, thus
creating an increase in demand for smaller urban apartments.
Incorrectcreating uses redundant
(D)
it is not unlikely that a widespread shift in thinking is ahead, reducing demand for large suburban homes and increasing demand for smaller urban apartments.
Correct (E) it is not unlikely that a widespread shift in thinking is ahead,
reducing demand for large suburban homes, increasing demand for smaller urban apartments. Incorrect'increasing demand for smaller urban apartments' modifies previous clause that changes meaning