With the cost of living climbing, the need for affordable housing has become more urgent. Although demand continues to outpace available supply, multifamily investment in affordable housing is fortified by Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8, and the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs. Arbor’s Affordable Housing Trends Report Fall 2023, developed in partnership with Chandan Economics, examines the supply-driven programs and policies designed to improve supply at a point in time when federal gridlock has stalled many funding increases.
Multifamily rent growth in the U.S. continued to be distributed throughout a variety of markets, which contrasted with the previous two years when Sun Belt markets dominated the list.
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Arbor’s Small Multifamily Investment Trends Report Q4 2023, developed in partnership with Chandan Economics, is a snapshot of a strong and resilient subsector continuing to navigate ongoing market dislocation. The report shows that distress has remained limited, even with valuations and measures of risk pricing in flux. As conditions start to stabilize, there are signs that deal activity is picking up.
The U.S. multifamily market held steady during the third quarter of 2023, as high mortgage rates and a lack of inventory in the housing market continued to drive rental demand.
Over the past year and a half, the Federal Reserve has embarked on one of its most aggressive monetary tightening cycles in history. With the federal funds rate sitting above 5.25% and two more Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) policy meetings scheduled through the end of 2023, questions remain about how short- and medium-term monetary policy adjustments could influence multifamily investing. While a rapid reversal is unlikely, the next phase could ease some interest rate pressure.
Arbor’s Top Markets for Large Multifamily Investment Report 2023 is a roadmap for investors searching for the most desirable locations to invest $20 million or more. Developed in partnership with Chandan Economics, the study is a market-level comparison of the top 50 U.S. cities poised for apartment sector growth over the next year. This annual report pinpoints areas of opportunity at a time when economic headwinds have altered individual market dynamics.
As one of the fastest-growing asset classes, the single-family rental (SFR) market presents a great investment opportunity. These articles provide research and insights on why you should consider SFR investment, the market’s performance and the top trends facing the market.
Panelists at the IMN SFR Forum (West) in Scottsdale, AZ, discussed how factors like property age, acquisition costs and price appreciation factor into their acquisition strategies.
Single-family rental (SFR) cap rates have remained stable through the first nine months of 2019, holding near their all-time lows. Declines in benchmark interest rates have increased the average return premium for SFRs.
The market for single-family rentals in 2019 has continued to take significant steps forward. For exclusive insights on the SFR market, including data on cap rates, occupancy and construction activity, read our “Q3 2019 Single-Family Rental Investment Trends Report.”
Single-family rental residents have enjoyed a rise in national rental affordability during this cycle, with rents as a share of household income declining.
SFRs have emerged as a significant source of construction demand during this cycle. Since the last recession, the number of construction starts is up by more than 55%.
For exclusive insights on the SFR market, read our Q2 2019 Single-Family Rental Investment Trends Report. This report features proprietary research on occupancy rates, cap rates, debt yields, build-to-rent construction and more.
Since 2005, the number of single-family rental (SFR) households had swelled by more than 36%. Over the same period, total U.S. households increased by 11%.
Borrowers looking to expand their single-family rental (SFR) portfolio and secure financing to carry out their investment strategy might be wondering what are the key factors lenders consider when reviewing a borrower for a loan. Here are several tips for borrowers looking to build, acquire, fix, sell or rent their SFR portfolios.
Abundant incoming capital, the entrance of new private lenders and institutional investors, and technological innovation are among the top trends to watch in the single-family rental (SFR) market over the new few years. This is according to speakers on the “State of the SFR Industry” panel at IMN’s 7th Annual Single-Family Rental Investment Forum East, held in Hollywood, FL.
As the inventory of lower-priced homes continues to decline post-crisis, SFR investors are finding success and achieving greater yields in the build-to-rent market, noted several panelists at the recent IMN 7th Annual Single-Family Rental Investment Forum East in Hollywood, FL.