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Top Markets for Multifamily Investment Report Spring 2025

Arbor’s Top Markets for Multifamily Investment Report Spring 2025, developed in partnership with Chandan Economics, is your roadmap to the best locations to deploy capital. Based on the findings of our exclusive Multifamily Opportunity Matrix, this in-depth analysis assesses economic strength and market capabilities to navigate evolving conditions of the top 50 largest U.S. metros.

Research

Arbor’s data-driven articles and research reports empower multifamily and single-family rental investors and developers to make more profitable financial decisions.

Articles

Renters Account for Majority of Household Growth

The number of rental households climbed nearly 2% last year, as 848,000 more households became renters, an analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau’s Housing Vacancies and Homeownership Survey shows (Chart 1). Rental households also hit a new high of 45.3 million, accounting for more than half of all U.S. household growth in 2024. Weakening affordability, evolving lifestyle preferences, and a limited supply of quality housing all contributed to surging multifamily and single-family rental (SFR) demand.

Articles

Solar Panel Usage Accelerates in Rental Properties

Solar panel installations, which skyrocketed in the U.S. over the last half-century, are projected to double to 10 million in just six years. While installations soared in all types of residences, owner-occupied properties significantly outpaced rentals. However, the evolving economics of solar power may be approaching a tipping point for single-family rental (SFR) operators looking for a differentiator.

Articles

Single-Family Rental Investment Snapshot — April 2025

Even amid ongoing economic volatility, SFR continues to be a well-positioned asset class that is expected to follow stable growth patterns.

Articles

Arbor Builds on Mentoring Tradition in Launch of Project Destined Programs

This spring, Arbor is doubling down on our commitment to aspiring commercial real estate students through our partnership with Project Destined by helping to launch the first-ever Women’s Fellowship and with our participation in the Project Destined Bridge Program.

Analysis

Small Multifamily Investment Snapshot — March 2025

Amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty, the small multifamily sector remains favorably positioned for stability as the structural need for affordable housing in the U.S. has supported the strength of the sector’s demand profile.

Articles

Top Markets for Rental Occupancy

Nationally, vacancies have risen, but the performance of rental housing is extremely localized. Out of the 75 largest U.S. metropolitan areas, the occupancy rate for all types of rental properties, including single-family rentals, 2-4 family, multifamily, and mobile homes, increased in 36 markets last year, while exceeding 95% in nearly one-third of all markets, according to an analysis of newly released U.S. Census Bureau data.[1] From Grand Rapids, MI, to Columbia, SC, the top markets for rental occupancy show where conditions are tightest and demand is strongest.

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Finance & Investment

Deal Highlight: Arbor Funds $40.1M Fannie Mae DUS® Green Rewards Deal in Georgia

November 07, 2017

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. has recently funding of $40,100,000 under the Fannie Mae DUS® Green Rewards product line for the acquisition of Lake St. James, a 484-unit property located in Conyers, Georgia.

The Fannie Mae DUS® Green Rewards loan provides a fixed-rate 12-year term amortized over a period of 30 years with an initial 3-year interest-only period.

The loan was originated by Ronen Abergel, Vice President, Originations in Arbor’s Uniondale, NY office.

The sponsors are repeat Fannie Mae and Arbor borrowers, and bring an average of over 20 years of multifamily investment experience to the table,” Mr. Abergel said. “Though the buyers are from out of state, their national investment and management experience allowed them to identify a property that benefits from a close commuting distance to one of the healthiest metro areas in the nation as well as limited competition in the immediate submarket. In addition, the operational efficiencies and extremely attractive loan terms obtained through the Fannie Mae DUS Green Rewards program will help to ensure a strong IRR.

Lake St. James is a 1997-built apartment community that consists of 40, four-story buildings situated on 54.7 acres 24 miles east of Atlanta. The property offers modern amenities including a fitness center, pool with sundeck, playground, tennis court, business center, and barbecue and picnic areas.