Multifamily rent growth for the U.S. overall was up 12.5% during 2021, the largest annual gain since REIS began tracking data in 1980. As was the case throughout the year, Florida markets were found up and down the list of top rent growth markets.
Despite a slow start to 2021, the U.S. multifamily market posted a record-breaking year. Rent growth was the highest since REIS began tracking data in 1980, as vacancy rates continued their downward trend. Investment sales also shattered previous records, while cap rates remained near historic lows and below those of other major property types.
The single-family rental sector (SFR) enjoyed its best year on record in 2021, as demographic and pandemic-related forces combined with growing investment enthusiasm. This report provides an in-depth look at the SFR market with exclusive data and analysis on its performance.
Even as the Omicron variant evades our collective vaccine protection and prompts recalibrated expectations for the new year, our economic sensitivity to the viral threat is markedly less than it was in spring 2020. A potential outcome is the pandemic will gradually fade into a highly contagious though comparatively manageable endemic through this upcoming year and beyond.
The single-family rental sector (SFR) enjoyed its best year on record in 2021, as demographic and pandemic-related forces combined with growing investment enthusiasm. This report provides an in-depth look at the SFR market with exclusive data and analysis on its performance. Key Findings: Cap rates dipped to 5.3% in fourth-quarter 2021 — a new all-time low Vacant-to-occupied (V2O) annual rent growth remains robust, hitting 13.5% through October Occupancy rates edge down to 94.8% in the third quarter, just 50 bps off their generational high Complete the form to instantly access the full report!
The initial year-end 2021 estimate of new multifamily lending volume on loans with original balances between $1 million and $7.5 million1 — including loans for apartment building sales and refinancing — surged to $85.4 billion. The estimate is a substantial step-up from previous 2021 annualized estimates, reflecting a sizable increase in originations at the end of the third quarter through the end of the year.
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 jump by 48.1% in 2021, reaching $85.4 billion. The refinancing share of originations has settled back near a normal, pre-pandemic range. Asset prices rose a robust 9.7% from a year earlier. Complete the form to instantly access the full report!
The general sentiment of the 2022 NMHC Annual Meeting seemed positive—reflecting strong performance of multifamily assets, high transaction volumes through 2021, and optimism for a good year ahead. Of the many dynamic topics presented on-stage and overheard in the corridors during the 2022 NMHC Annual Meeting, three that merit special mention and industry consideration for the year ahead are: shifts in renter preferences, rent control, and institutional excitement for single-family rentals.
Apartment properties show rent increases across all metro segments; while growing steadily in the largest metros, secondary markets are now experiencing higher rent growth in the small asset space.
The ongoing inventory consolidation in the multifamily market is resulting in higher quality assets. This is illustrated in the steady annual increases in rents, especially in small apartment properties. Average Rent Levels Across Asset Type The current consolidation in the multifamily market, characterized by steady large building inventory expansion and a slight contraction in small building units, is helping retain better performing assets with higher rents. The above contraction in small building units comes in the backdrop of rising competition between large apartment buildings and single-family homes for Millennial rental demand. As shown below, based on the latest data from the American Community Survey (ACS), the average monthly gross rent (total housing expense) of small apartment property units reached around $1,040 in 20161. This is an increase from $1,000 in the previous year. In comparison, US average monthly gross rent in large building units increased from $1,200 in 2015 to $1,240 in 2016. At the other end of the market, the rent for single-family homes was slightly above that of large buildings. Duplex-quadruplex units were the least expensive rental option Read the full article…
Buoyed by the favorable economic outlook, a robust labor market and higher inflation, small balance multifamily lending in Q1 2018 was $44.5 billion, improving on Q1 2017.
After standing out as one of the stronger performing markets in the country during 2017, Dallas continued its momentum during the first quarter of 2018. Rent growth and investment activity remained strong, while vacancy rates held at historically low levels despite a high volume of new supply added to the market. Rental Market According to data from Reis, the average asking rent in Dallas finished Q1 2018 at $1,141/unit. This figure is up 0.9% since the end of 2017, and has risen in every quarter since year-end 2009. Year-over-year asking rent increased 5.6%, which ranked 15th nationally. Rent for Class A properties increased 5.4% year-over-year, while the Class B/C average rose 4.4%. Reis forecasts overall asking rent to grow 4.7% during 2018 and slow to 1.9% by 2022. We observed previously that Dallas led the nation with 17,200 new multifamily units completed during 2017. Although demand has been strong, it has not quite been able to keep up with the pace of new supply, as absorption totaled only 11,100 units for the year. That trend continued in the first quarter, Read the full article…
At year-end 2017, we took a look at the Los Angeles multifamily market. We noted then that Los Angeles stood as one of the stronger markets nationally, with low vacancy and high investment volume. As we look at results from the first quarter of 2018, market fundamentals remain strong, although signs of weakness continue to be observed.
Complementing the recent review of household composition and living arrangements, a closer look at householder age indicates the steady graying of small asset apartment demand.
A closer examination of household composition, including single renters and families, as well as living arrangements reveals distinct patterns across rental asset classes.
While rental housing costs remain high, the accelerated improvements in the U.S. economy have resulted in incomes that are rising slightly faster than rents.
While renters are gaining economic confidence, the issue of affordability still weighs heavily when considering a path to homeownership. According to Freddie Mac’s recent Profile of Today’s Renter report, a staggering 67% of renters consider renting as a more affordable alternative than homeownership.
As primary markets get increasingly expensive for housing, young adults at the beginning of their careers are moving into regional hubs. This movement is providing new growth opportunities for small asset investments.