Current Reports

Single-Family Rental Investment Trends Report Q3 2025

Arbor’s Single-Family Rental Investment Trends Report Q3 2025 documents the increasing strength and resiliency of the sector as it transitions to stable growth after a long period of rapid expansion. Rent growth remained positive last quarter, pushing up property-level yields as robust build-to-rent (BTR) construction activity continued to boost supply to a marketplace in need of quality rental housing.

Workforce Housing Financing

Take advantage of Arbor’s Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac workforce housing financing products with flexible loan terms and competitive pricing. Arbor’s Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac workforce housing programs offer competitive pricing, underwriting flexibility, and preservation incentives for the development of affordable housing solutions. Partner with a Freddie Mac Top Lender of Workforce Housing Rent Preservation financing to grow your portfolio to discover value-add workforce housing opportunities.

Articles

Build-to-Rent (BTR) Development Continues to Outpace Historical Highs

As single-family rental (SFR) demand has risen, build-to-rent (BTR) development has become more efficient at creating a distinct, community-focused experience for renters. Newly released U.S. Census Bureau data confirms that while the pace of SFR/BTR construction slowed during the second-quarter, development has remained robust compared to historical trends.

Analysis

Small Multifamily Investment Snapshot — September 2025

Core small multifamily performance metrics strengthened in the quarter, including a return to positive annual price gains.

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John Edwards

Managing Director, Sales

John Edwards brings nearly 25 years of experience in commercial real estate finance to Arbor. He is responsible for originating all of the company’s multifamily and commercial product lines, including Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, SFR Portfolios, CMBS, Bridge, Mezzanine and Preferred Equity transactions. He has expertise in Agency, CMBS and CDO products, with a deep understanding of the current trends in the commercial real estate finance market.

Prior to Arbor, he held positions at Wellington Management Company and Merrill Lynch.

Mr. Edwards graduated from St. Michael’s College with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics.

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Miami, FL