New Construction Soars as Rent Growth Retreats from its Peak The single-family rental (SFR) market maintained a favorable outlook in the third quarter of 2022 as the national housing market began cooling. Amid economic headwinds, SFR is well-positioned as a primary alternative for would-be homebuyers priced out of ownership in today’s high-interest-rate housing market. Key Findings: SFR rent growth slows, although it remains elevated, as renewal rent growth gains steam. Cap rates remain unchanged at 5.3% despite rising interest rates. Build-to-Rent (BTR) construction starts totaled 69,000 over the past year, another new record high. Complete the form to instantly access the full report!
Analysis
The U.S. multifamily market continued to expand during the third quarter of 2022, although at a more modest pace. Additionally, some new areas have shown up on the list of top rent growth markets.
Current Reports
With investors now seeking inflation protection, the small multifamily sector continues to see gains. Arbor’s new quarterly Small Multifamily Investment Trends Report, published in partnership with Chandan Economics, sheds light on key trends, including firm cap rates, climbing valuations, and elevated originations, despite tightening underwriting standards.
Analysis
The U.S. multifamily market continued to expand during the third quarter of 2022, although at a more modest pace.
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When Americans go to the ballot box on November 8, the congressional map will look slightly different than it has for the past decade. Six states picked up seats in the House of Representatives: Colorado, Florida, Montana, North Carolina, Texas, and Oregon. The results of the last five years (2018-2022) of the U.S. Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey ASEC explore the reasons households provided for moving to those states that will be gaining more representation in Washington, D.C.
Liquidity, Inflation Protection Draw Investors Even as Underwriting Standards Tighten With investors now seeking inflation protection, the small multifamily sector continues to see gains. Arbor’s new quarterly Small Multifamily Investment Trends Report, published in partnership with Chandan Economics, sheds light on key trends, including firm cap rates, climbing valuations, and elevated originations, despite tightening underwriting standards. Key Findings: Small multifamily originations are on pace to hit $85.1 billion in 2022, sliding from 2021’s record high. Cap rates hold at 5.0%, despite rising benchmark interest rates. Underwriting standards tighten as LTVs fall and debt yields tick up. Complete the form to instantly access the full report!
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All of the top 50 metropolitan areas in the U.S. registered unemployment rate improvements during the 12 months ending in August 2022. Los Angeles led the country with the largest decline in its unemployment rate, shaving off 3.7 percentage points from one year ago. Riverside (-3.3%), Detroit (-3.2%), San Diego (-3.1%), and Sacramento (-2.8%) all followed closely behind with sizable declines.
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The increased frequency of major hurricanes brings into question whether robust in-migration patterns will hold in the face of growing climate risks. While there is a growing concern that the increase in extreme weather events could dampen housing demand in at-risk or effected areas, history displays a different pattern.
