The multifamily sector is well-positioned to absorb the shock of rising interest rates. Bolstered by a supply/demand mismatch, multifamily has a solid foundation to support growth during the Federal Reserve’s monetary tightening cycle.
On balance, the SFR sector is well-positioned to see continued growth in 2022 as cyclical forces play in its favor, and underlying demand for single-family housing remains strong. Here’s a look at the latest SFR investment benchmarks.
All else equal, small multifamily remains resilient heading into 2022’s warm weather months. Here’s a look at the latest small multifamily investment benchmarks.
The U.S. multifamily market followed last year’s record-setting performance with another strong showing. Rent growth remained strong, and the historically-low vacancy rate continued to tighten. Record-breaking sales activity continued through the first three months of 2022, and cap rates remained at historic lows.
Continuing on last year’s record-setting pace, the U.S. multifamily market posted another strong showing in the first quarter of 2022. Rent growth remained strong, climbing 15.6% year-over-year, higher than the 12.7% increase for all of 2021. As has been the case over the last two years, Sunbelt markets stood out among the nation’s top performers.
As home prices continue to rise at double-digit annual rates and the costs associated with obtaining mortgage financing begin to climb, a growing share of renters see themselves staying in the rental market for the foreseeable future.
The Arbor Single-Family Rental Investment Trends Report Q1 2022, published in partnership with Chandan Economics, provides insights into the rapidly growing Single-Family Rental (SFR) market.
SFR Starts Year with Strong First Quarter The Arbor Single-Family Rental Investment Trends Report Q1 2022, published in partnership with Chandan Economics, provides insights into the rapidly growing Single-Family Rental (SFR) market. Key Findings: Annual rent growth for lease renewals reached a new all-time high of 7.8%. Cap rates rose to 5.6% as cashflows are strengthening. Q1 2022 SFR securitizations have more than doubled from last year. Complete the form to instantly access the full report!
RealPage presented a webcast on Covid-19 and apartment demand. Economists provided advice on retaining tenants, while forecasting the pandemic’s future effects on the economy.
Read why the coronavirus impact on multifamily property is predicted to be less extensive than with other real estate asset classes.
Find out about coronavirus developments and the potential implications for the real estate industry with Arbor Realty Trust’s COVID-19 CRE Resource Guide.
Older renters are increasingly becoming a significant driver of urban multifamily demand. Walkability, convenience and access to a variety of services attract aging Americans to certain cities.
With rising construction costs, a New York Build 2020 Expo panel shared their thoughts about an industry concern: How can affordable housing yield profits?
While Gen Z is emerging as a source of multifamily demand, millennial renters still dominate the apartment market across a variety of metros.
While the real estate industry is slow to adopt new technology, experts provide steps to take when investing in proptech to increase efficiency.
What’s topping the checklists of property management concerns? A New York Build 2020 Expo panel agreed that in the upcoming decade, multifamily property owners will need to focus on two areas: amenities and legal requirements. Renovations Needed to Stay Competitive Owners will need to invest in upgrading their properties to stay current with tenants’ changing lifestyles. “With almost every lobby renovation, one of the key challenges is where do all the packages go and how do you distribute them,” said William T. Payne, principal at O&S Engineers & Architects. “What if the mailroom is way too small for Amazon?” More residents are ordering deliveries of not just meals but now groceries. Payne stated this raises additional security issues with more people knocking on the door. He also noted the rising demand for bicycle parking and charging stations for electric vehicles. With these types of property upgrades, owners need to be honest in their requests for proposals (RFPs), said Carmen Rainieri, regional director at Skanska. This includes providing accurate information about pricing and logistics. In working with contractors and consultants, “collaboration Read the full article…
Boston’s strong labor market and new lifestyle amenities are translating into greater success for the metro’s small multifamily sector.
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