Our annual report on the top markets for large multifamily investment features data and research from Chandan Economics. Analyzing eight key categories, the report offers the Arbor-Chandan Large Multifamily Opportunity Matrix, ranking the top 50 U.S. metros based on their performance metrics. The top-ranking markets scored high in factors like labor market performance, renter demographics, population growth and COVID-19 response. Key Findings: Las Vegas topped the Opportunity Matrix rankings, largely due to its work from home (WFH) resiliency and recovering tourism industry. Four metros in Florida jumped significantly in the rankings, reflecting the state’s continued strong labor market performance despite the pandemic. The Sun Belt region generally ranked well across the Matrix factors, despite experiencing higher COVID-19 case counts per capita. Complete the form to instantly access the full report!
Video: The U.S. Economy’s Longest Expansion in History (Part 1)
In this new video series from Arbor and Chandan Economics, Sam Chandan, founder of Chandan Economics and head of the NYU SPS Schack Institute of Real Estate, discusses the state of the U.S. economy, which is experiencing the longest expansion in history.
Co-Living Gains Ground as More Senior Renters Age in Place Together
Sharing rental homes is no longer just a Millennial affair. The number of seniors living with unrelated roommates has swelled in recent years, capturing the national spotlight
Webinar: Faster Financing for LIHTC New Construction and Rehab Projects
View our on-demand webinar to learn about the benefits of HUD’s Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Pilot Program. Discover how it could help you secure financing even faster for your affordable housing development. Moderated by Sam Chandan, founder of Chandan Economics, hear exclusive affordable housing investment insights from HUD LIHTC experts from Arbor and Tiber Hudson.
How Paying Utilities Differs Among Apartment Renters
In this blog, we examine how renters across property types pay for their usage of the three most common utilities: electricity, water and gas.
Wired Up: Senior Renters More Dependent on Home-Based Internet Access
Looking at internet access types across age groups presents wider gaps in usage patterns. Younger, tech-savvy households are more likely to adopt multiple access options compared to Seniors and Baby Boomers.
CRE CLOs Grow in Popularity Among Investors and Issuers
CRE Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) have emerged as a sophisticated and reliable financing tool post-crisis. As more issuers and investors enter the space, panelists at the June 2019 CREFC Conference largely agreed that CRE CLO issuance would be flat to slightly up in 2019 and that the market has room for growth.
Senior Renter Internet Usage Gaining Bandwidth
While internet usage is pervasive in today’s society, technology usage still varies significantly across household segments. Factors such as user age, income and education level play a role.
Cincinnati Multifamily Market Snapshot —Q1 2019
The Cincinnati multifamily market experienced a strong first quarter of 2019, with record investment activity and rent growth. Here’s a quick look at the Cincinnati market’s finance and investment benchmarks for Q1 2019.
Key Factors Lenders Consider When Evaluating an SFR Borrower
Borrowers looking to expand their single-family rental (SFR) portfolio and secure financing to carry out their investment strategy might be wondering what are the key factors lenders consider when reviewing a borrower for a loan. Here are several tips for borrowers looking to build, acquire, fix, sell or rent their SFR portfolios.
Top Trends to Watch in the Single-Family Rental Market
Abundant incoming capital, the entrance of new private lenders and institutional investors, and technological innovation are among the top trends to watch in the single-family rental (SFR) market over the new few years. This is according to speakers on the “State of the SFR Industry” panel at IMN’s 7th Annual Single-Family Rental Investment Forum East, held in Hollywood, FL.