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Top Multifamily Markets for Low Renter Turnover

Tenant retention is a valuable — though sometimes elusive — contributing factor to the strength of a multifamily property. Nationally, 29% of multifamily households signed a third lease for the same unit, according to an analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. Locally, renter turnover was lowest in major coastal markets, like New York City, and highest in transient renter markets, like Charleston, SC.

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Small Multifamily Investment Trends Report Q2 2025

While markets undergo rapid recalibration, the small multifamily market’s performance remains strong and stable. Arbor’s Small Multifamily Investment Trends Report Q2 2025, developed in partnership with Chandan Economics, details how the sector’s resilient fundamentals effectively support its growth amid ongoing economic volatility.

Proprietary Preferred Equity behind Conventional Loans

FREDDIE MAC® Proprietary Preferred Equity behind Conventional Loans   Arbor now offers access to proprietary preferred equity behind all Freddie Mac Conventional loans we originate. With Arbor, you can simultaneously secure a senior loan and preferred equity under one roof, streamlining your experience throughout the lifecycle of your loan.

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Top U.S. Multifamily Rent Growth Markets — Q1 2025

The U.S. multifamily market continued to settle into a more normalized cycle during the first quarter of 2025, as well-positioned investors began to take advantage of new opportunities in an uncertain economic environment.

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U.S. Multifamily Market Snapshot — May 2025

The U.S. multifamily market continued to settle into a normalized cycle during the first quarter of 2025, despite ongoing uncertainties surrounding the global economy and labor market.

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Dr. Sam Chandan Dissects What’s Driving Top Market Growth

In a rapidly evolving economic environment, the top markets for multifamily investment tend to shift quickly. In this video, Dr. Sam Chandan, founding director of the C.H. Chen Institute for Global Real Estate Finance at the NYU Stern School of Business and founder of Chandan Economics, discusses the findings of Arbor’s Top Markets for Multifamily Investment Report Spring 2025, which was developed in partnership with Chandan Economics.

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John J. Bishar

Executive Vice President, Senior Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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John Bishar is Arbor’s Executive Vice President, Senior Counsel and Corporate Secretary. In this capacity, he provides advice, counsel and guidance to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Arbor, the Company’s Senior Management team and its Board of Directors. Mr. Bishar also serves as Corporate Secretary of Arbor.

Mr. Bishar brings nearly 50 years of legal expertise to the Arbor companies. He has spent significant parts of his career in both private practice and as general counsel for institutions. He had been a partner in the law firm of Cullen and Dykman LLP, serving as Managing Partner for 10 years and as a member of the firm’s executive committee. He has also served as General Counsel of National Grid U.S.A., one of the largest distributors of electricity and natural gas in the Northeast U.S., KeySpan Corporation, a predecessor to National Grid, and Long Island Trust Company.

Mr. Bishar is a graduate of Georgetown University and Fordham University School of Law. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Long Island YMCA and on the Board of Trustees of Molloy University.

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