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Arbor’s Spring Project Destined Programs Shape Well-Rounded Young Professionals

Arbor executives mentored more than 50 students from across the country this spring in two new Project Destined programs, representing the largest group and, perhaps, our most impactful cycle of this ongoing partnership.

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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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Arbor Celebrates Environmental Roots with Long Island and Buffalo Tree Plantings

Inspired to advance Arbor’s more than 30-year legacy of tree plantings, our Long Island and Buffalo teams recently planted saplings, adding to the over 20,400 trees planted and pledged throughout our company’s history.

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Small Multifamily Investment Snapshot — Q3 2021

December 02, 2021

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In Q3 2021, small multifamily assets continued to retain the stability that has become the hallmark for the sector. According to the Arbor and Chandan Economics Q3 2021 Small Multifamily Investment Trends Report, origination volume on loans with original balances between $1 million and $7.5 million — including loans for apartment building sales and refinancing — were on pace to finish the year at $59.4 billion. This would represent an increase of 3.4% over last year’s total and surpass 2019’s record high of $59.2 billion.

Small multifamily valuations increased 2.3% during the quarter, and 2.9% year-over-year. Valuations are also up a healthy 12.2% from their recession low and 7.7% higher than before the onset of the pandemic.

Cap rates have sat in a narrow range over the last two years and remained essentially flat during the third quarter, rising 3 basis points to 5.2%.

Here’s a quick look at the rest if the Q3 2021 small multifamily investment benchmarks.

For more insights on the small multifamily market, view our latest Small Multifamily Investment Trends Report and our Arbor Chatter blog.