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!
Our quarterly report on the current and emerging small multifamily investment trends features data and research from Chandan Economics. The report reviews the state of the market, identifying trends in underwriting, financing, cap rates, valuation and more. In the report, you’ll learn how small multifamily properties differ from larger properties, and the forces driving their investment performance.
Our quarterly report on the current and emerging small multifamily investment trends features data and research from Chandan Economics. The report reviews the state of the market, identifying trends in underwriting, financing, cap rates, valuation and more. In the report, you’ll learn how small multifamily properties differ from larger properties, and the forces driving their investment performance. Key Findings: Small multifamily originations are on pace to hit $64.4 billion in 2022, declining from a record-setting 2021 yet remaining elevated. Asset valuations rose 14.5% year-over-year, the fastest rate since 2004. Cap rates held steady near 5.2% for the fourth consecutive quarter. Complete the form to instantly access the full report!
The Spring 2022 Arbor Realty Trust-Chandan Economics Affordable Housing Trends Report provides comprehensive insight and analysis of major trends shaping affordable housing nationwide. Our report examines the major market developments and the outlook ahead.
Small asset multifamily continues to support a broad range of Millennial workers, while those in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts/Design and Math (STEAM) occupations are renting at a faster clip.
Young adult apartment renters earn as much as their older neighbors, with those living alone earning significantly higher income than the market average in downtown locations.
Small apartment properties present strong value at both ends of the property age spectrum, with the most recent and prewar properties outperforming market averages across unit size.
While small and large apartment buildings are specialized in terms of unit mix, inventory additions over time have been skewed toward larger units across both asset classes.
Compared to other rental properties, average rents in small asset multifamily vary less by property age, while rents for prewar buildings are going toe-to-toe with newer construction.
Real estate investors take many factors into consideration when looking to enter a new market or acquire a new asset, and environmental, social and governance (ESG) elements, including climate risk, are gaining importance in their investment decisions, panelists noted at the 2018 ULI Fall Meeting in Boston.
Slow and steady growth coupled by cautious optimism seemed to be the overall sentiment shared by real estate economists and industry experts at the 2018 ULI Fall Meeting in Boston, where panelists revealed their forecast for the U.S. economy and real estate market heading into 2019, as well as the annual ULI-PwC Emerging Trends in Real Estate Report, which discusses major trends to watch over the next several years. The overall outlook for the U.S. economy was positive, according to a forecast of 45 economists and analysts surveyed by ULI in September 2018, with expectations for continued, moderate growth despite a sea change in macroeconomic policy, including rising interest rates, tax reform, and more restrictive immigration. Fundamentals are expected to remain strong through 2020, with a slight moderation in some areas. Highlights include: • GDP growth: The survey forecasts GDP growth to end this year at 3.0%, before it slows to 2.5% in 2019 and 1.7% range in 2020. • Unemployment rate: The current record-low rate of 3.8% is expected to bump up slightly to 4.0% by 2020. • Transaction Read the full article…
Technology is proving to be a major disruptor across sectors and real estate is no exception. Ride hailing and driverless vehicles were two top-of-mind disruptors at the 2018 ULI Fall Meeting in Boston, with industry panelists noting that these technological developments are fundamentally changing the way we build and manage our assets, and changing renter preferences from valuing public transit to putting a premium on walkability.
Contrary to popular perception, more millennials are driving to work. However, older renters lead in the rate of car adoption.
While public transportation usage is highest among apartment renters, recent data show a secular decline, keeping with the overall trend of changing commuter preferences and workplace environments. Driving to Work Lower Among Apartment Renters Reflecting the recent spike in car ownership rates and lower gas prices, driving to work has experienced a resurgence. Conversely, public transportation usage has witnessed alarming declines across major US cities, largely attributed to lower system upgrades. As shown below, commuting by private vehicles (primarily cars) was the dominant mode of transportation for working renters across all asset types. Between asset types, however, private vehicle rates varied from a high of an 87% share in suburban single-family rentals to a 64% share in downtown-oriented large apartment properties in 20161. Car ridership shares in small apartment properties, which are more dispersed along the downtown-suburban continuum, landed in an expected middle ground at 77%. Looking at the broader transportation landscape, as shown below, commuting rates by public transportation (including taxis, less than 1%) varied significantly from a share of only 4% in single-family rentals, to 12% in small Read the full article…