Single-family rental residents have enjoyed a rise in national rental affordability during this cycle, with rents as a share of household income declining.
Single-family rental residents have enjoyed a rise in national rental affordability during this cycle, with rents as a share of household income declining.
ULI and PwC’s Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2020® report reveals the top markets and trends to watch according to top industry players.
Arbor Realty Trust has created the Arbor Small Multifamily Price Index (ASMPI), in partnership with Chandan Economics, to provide new and important data on the small multifamily market that can help shed light on potential investment opportunities in the sector.
Q: What is the Arbor Small Multifamily Price Index (ASMPI)? A: The ASMPI estimates the average price appreciation for small multifamily properties on a quarterly basis, by comparing small multifamily cap rates and small multifamily rents. Q: What is an index? A: • An index starts with an assigned base, then increases or decreases with the change in value. In the case of the ASMPI, a base value of 100.0 is assigned to Q1 2000. • For example, if the ASMPI stood at 100, then increased 5.0% during the quarter, the new value would be 105. Likewise, if the index decreased 5.0%, the new value would be 95. • Other frequently used indices in the real estate industry include the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index and the Consumer Price Index. Q: What is the purpose of the ASMPI? A: • Given the lack of affordable rental housing supply to meet the robust demand, the index’s quarterly data provides insights on potential investment opportunities in the property sector. • The index fills an important need in the marketplace Read the full article…
While many consider “seniors housing” as independent and assisted living, active adult communities are gaining interest among developers and investors.
A key segment of the seniors housing market – middle-income seniors – is finding it increasingly difficult to secure affordable housing. Panelists at the recent 2019 NIC Fall Conference discussed strategies to better service this segment.
Real estate investment opportunities in senior healthcare housing will increase as a “Silver Tsunami” of Baby Boomers approaches.
Millennial STEAM workers’ preference for small and large multifamily appears to be explained less by absolute income level differences, and more by a variety of personal preferences.