The highly anticipated transition from LIBOR® to SOFR, which goes into effect after June 30, 2023, will make SOFR the standard benchmark rate across a wide range of financial products. Although the financial community is expecting a smooth transition, there are notable differences between the two rates that will influence multifamily lending.
The small multifamily sub-sector remains in a favorable position to withstand macroeconomic instability.
In the last quarter of 2022, the multifamily sector continues to thrive despite ongoing economic uncertainty. As the investment community looks ahead to 2023, Arbor’s Managing Director, Senior Production Officer Jean-Laurent Pouliot discusses what’s in store for multifamily and how Arbor is positioned to help investors continue to exceed expectations next year.
Arbor’s latest Affordable Housing Trends Report, produced in partnership with Chandan Economics, examines the affordable housing market’s growth trajectory in a challenging economic climate.
Multifamily rent growth remained strong in the San Antonio market during the third quarter of 2022, although began showing deceleration from the most recent record highs measured earlier in the year. Barriers to homeownership continued to drive rental demand, as vacancy rates reached all-time lows.
With the latest release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), policymakers and consumers alike found signs of inflation relief for the first time in a long time. Despite the CPI’s overall improvement in October, one notable price category is still seeing rising inflation: rent of primary residence. The annual growth rate for the rent component of the CPI has now increased for 15 consecutive months.
The single-family rental (SFR) market maintained a favorable outlook in the third quarter of 2022 as the national housing market began cooling. Amid economic headwinds, SFR is well-positioned as a primary alternative for would-be homebuyers priced out of ownership in today’s high-interest-rate housing market.
New Construction Soars as Rent Growth Retreats from its Peak The single-family rental (SFR) market maintained a favorable outlook in the third quarter of 2022 as the national housing market began cooling. Amid economic headwinds, SFR is well-positioned as a primary alternative for would-be homebuyers priced out of ownership in today’s high-interest-rate housing market. Key Findings: SFR rent growth slows, although it remains elevated, as renewal rent growth gains steam. Cap rates remain unchanged at 5.3% despite rising interest rates. Build-to-Rent (BTR) construction starts totaled 69,000 over the past year, another new record high. Complete the form to instantly access the full report!
The Charlotte multifamily market has consistently been one of the nation’s top performers over the last several years. It’s strong showing continued in 2021 as the market recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recession.
The Charlotte multifamily market has consistently been one of the nation’s top performers over the last several years, and that trend continued as the market recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic and recession.
As the optionality of the single-family residential market grows to match that of the multifamily/condo space, professional SFR operators have their foot on the gas for what looks like yet another record-setting year.
Our 2021 single-family rental outlook forecasts that the market will continue to grow as it attracts institutional investors and brings on professional managers to improve operations.
Multifamily permitting in the first three months of the year averaged 530,000. At this rate, permit totals are on track to exceed 2020 levels.
U.S. multifamily rents continued to decline in the first quarter of 2021, although vacancy rates increased only slightly and remained near historically low levels. Cap rates tightened during the quarter, remaining at historical lows, while property values continued to accelerate higher.
The Q1 2021 Single-Family Rental Investment Trends Report explores SFR market fundamentals and performance metrics to start off the year. Read the full report for exclusive research, trends and insights on the SFR space.
Through first-quarter 2021, smaller metros experienced more cap rate compression for small multifamily properties than larger gateway markets. This trend reflects the migration patterns seen in most of 2020, as many households looked to move out of more urban areas.
The Q1 2021 Small Multifamily Investment Trends Report reveals small multifamily prices rose 2.3% quarter over quarter and 5.5% year over year as the sector begins to show signs of a return to normal. Read the full report for exclusive research and commentary.