Current Reports
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.
For Millennial Students, Small Apartment Shares Provide First Step to Independent Living
While an overwhelming share of Millennials enrolled in degree programs continue to live with their families, living off-campus in apartment building shares can provide a smoother path toward independent living.
Q2 2018 Small Balance Multifamily Investment Trends Report
Strong economic growth, rising interest rates, and exceptionally tight labor markets contributed to small balance lending volume reaching an annualized rate of $47.0 billion through the first half of 2018, down 5.8% from last year.
Southeast Region Multifamily Market Sees Strong Rent Growth in Q2 2018
The Southeast Region of the U.S. has continued to see strong rent growth, with nine of the 12 primary markets experiencing rent increases higher than the national average over the 12 months ending in Q2 2018. Vacancy rates across the region have skewed higher recently, driven by the addition of new supply in the markets.
INFOGRAPHIC: How to Address the Nation’s Housing Shortage
Rental demand across the U.S. is on the rise, but the supply of apartments is not keeping pace, resulting in a housing shortage. Did you know that the U.S. needs 4.6 million more apartments by 2030 in order to keep up with demand? This new infographic from the National Multifamily Housing Council and National Apartment Association takes a look at the issue by the numbers:
What Role Do Apartments Play in Off-Campus Student Housing Demand?
A sizeable share of collegiate Millennials lives in off-campus rental accommodations, with apartment buildings dominating this segment.
How Much Do Workforce Households Spend on Rent in the Top US Metros?
Small apartment properties play a crucial role in maintaining affordable rental options for the workforce segment across US metros.
Small Apartment Properties Form Core of Workforce Rental Demand in the Top Metros
Small apartment buildings comprise the largest share of workforce housing demand within the top 20 metros, while single-family rentals dominate the next 30.
Workforce Rental Demand Growing Faster in Smaller Metros
Workforce rental housing demand has increased the most in the smaller metros where apartment properties, both small and large, are increasing their shares of this demand segment.
The Changing Occupational Profile of Workforce Segment Renters
Workforce segment renters living in small apartment properties are adapting to the changing economy, while also representing a broad occupational base.¹
Multifamily Properties Capture Largest Share of Overall U.S. Workforce Housing Demand
Multifamily properties capture the largest share of the overall U.S. workforce rental demand, while single-family rentals are the largest individual asset class.