While housing migration and rental demand over the last few years have been dominated by more affordable Sun Belt markets, a more diverse selection of markets comprised the top rent growth list for 2022.
Even as the economy’s momentum slowed in 2022, multifamily construction continued to ramp up, reaching highs not seen since the 1980s. As the number of new units increased rapidly last year, the multifamily sector’s share of all new residential construction also expanded to make up more than one-third of all starts.
The outlook for the single-family rental (SFR) sector continues to be upbeat even as rent growth cools nationally. Build-to-rent (BTR) communities have been expanding their footholds in neighborhoods across the U.S. These starts hit a new record high as rental demand has risen from would-be home buyers priced out of ownership by high interest rates.
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SFR Construction Captures Record Market Share as Cap Rates Rise The outlook for the single-family rental (SFR) sector continues to be upbeat even as rent growth cools nationally. Build-to-rent (BTR) communities have been expanding their footholds in neighborhoods across the U.S. These starts hit a new record high as rental demand has risen from would-be home buyers priced out of ownership by high interest rates. Key Findings: BTR accounts for 6.3% of new single-family construction starts in the past year, a new record high. SFR rent growth on new leases slows sharply as renewal rent pressures maintain their strength. Cap rates have started to rise, jumping to 5.6%. Complete the form to instantly access the full report!
The surging U.S. multifamily market showed signs of slowing during Q4 2022. Rent growth remained high, although lower than the record-breaking increases last year.
Because single-family rental (SFR) properties tend to be located in the suburbs and away from public transportation hubs, the typical tenant drives to work. As a result, an area’s typical commuting time is a factor that is often weighed heavily by residents — impacting rental demand and pricing.
The small multifamily sub-sector ended 2022 on a high note with originations falling just behind 2021’s peak. As economic storm clouds continue circling, small multifamily appears fortified from any reverberations that may result.
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Immigration plays an important role in shoring up household formation rates and housing demand in the United States. Here’s a first look at the significance of immigration on the small property rental market.
Though large coastal metros have the highest rent levels, some smaller secondary markets have been experiencing steeper rent increases. Here is a look at the Top 20 metro areas in the United States.
How does race composition vary by the size of an apartment building? Fairly significantly, it turns out, as is demonstrated in this new look at data from the American Community Survey.
Where are America’s small apartment properties (5 to 49 units)? Which markets are growing the fastest? The data presented here is the first-ever assessment of the geographic distribution of the small asset apartment inventory.
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Most new multifamily construction has focused on delivering large, amenity-rich properties. As the small asset (5 to 49 unit) apartment stock ages, the potential for value-add investment increases.
The size of an apartment property can tell you a lot about how its tenants earn a living. Larger assets typically mean larger incomes.
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With larger units and more suburban locations, a larger share of small buildings serve renters with children.