Current Reports
This economic report analyzes how much federal COVID-19 relief has assisted small multifamily renters and what investors should continue to watch.
Fewer Households Cost Burdened in Small Apartment Assets
Data on the extent of housing-cost burden shows that relatively fewer households in small apartment properties are impacted severely by rental expenses.
Southern California, Florida Have Higher Concentrations of Cost-Burdened Households
Metros showing higher than average housing cost shares of household income are also home to higher concentrations of severely cost-burdened households.
A Look at Small Asset Rental Affordability Across the Largest U.S. Metro Areas
The share of household income spent on housing costs for small properties ranges significantly across the largest U.S. cities. Overall, this share has declined slightly with the ongoing economic recovery, improving affordability in recent years.
Small Apartment Properties Pack Value for Money with More Space in Urban Adjacent Locations
In their unit mix, small apartment buildings are more specialized in bigger units compared to large properties, while also being more affordable. Renters can find value in small apartment properties, as examined in this update.
MBA CREF Special Report: Real Estate Investing in the Current Cycle
As we enter the later stages of the current economic cycle, a major topic of discussion among real estate players is how much longer will this trend of slow and steady growth continue. At the Mortgage Bankers Association’s CREF Market Intelligence Symposium 2018 in New York City, hosted by the New York University, Schack Institute of Real Estate, leading industry participants came together to discuss the state of the real estate market and where it’s likely to go, as well as the key factors impacting commercial real estate and the U.S. economy.
Renters Living Alone Dominate Unit Demand within the Baby Boomer and Senior Age Segment
Small property unit demand from the boomer-senior age group is dominated by renters living alone, calling closer attention to property-level upgrades.
Demographics Drive Single-Family Rental Demand
Here’s a quick look at how demographics are contributing to a surge in renting single-family homes.
Small Apartment Buildings Vital for Urban Workforce Housing
Household income data underscores the importance of small apartment buildings in maintaining workforce housing options, and thereby, the economic dynamism of cities.
Small Balance Multifamily Investment Snapshot — Q1 2018
Here’s a quick look at the small balance multifamily finance and investment benchmarks for Q1 2018.
Small Multifamily Assets Showing Higher Productivity in Secondary Metro Areas
Apartment properties show rent increases across all metro segments; while growing steadily in the largest metros, secondary markets are now experiencing higher rent growth in the small asset space.