The Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book points to an increasingly robust rental housing market as its descriptions of homebuying turn bearish. The persistence of rental demand against continued inflationary pressures and higher interest rates follows a simple rationale — as housing costs rise, people still need a place to live.
Arbor’s Single-Family Rental Investment Trends Report Q2 2022, published in partnership with Chandan Economics, finds flourishing growth and a firmly positive outlook for the sector amid a challenging macroeconomic cycle. High demand, a countercyclical business model, and the ability to absorb inflation will likely continue to propel the SFR market upwards.
The U.S. multifamily posted a historic showing in the second quarter of 2022. Among nation’s top markets for rent growth, the Sunbelt markets continued to shine.
Rent Growth and New Construction Trend Higher as Cap Rates Edge Lower The single-family rental market (SFR) is flourishing even as growth slows in many other sectors. The immediate outlook for SFR remains firmly positive as a bedrock of demand, a countercyclical business model, and the ability to absorb inflation propel SFR upwards in a challenging macroeconomic cycle. Key Findings: Vacant-to-occupied rent growth surges again, reaching 14.8% year-over-year. Cap rates slide back to 5.3%, just above all-time lows. Build-to-rent construction starts totaled 57,000 over the past year, a new record high. Complete the form to instantly access the full report!
Throughout history, rental housing has typically stayed stable amidst economic pressures due to cyclical forces present in the market, Arbor Realty Trust’s CEO and Chairman Ivan Kaufman and Chandan Economics’ Founder Sam Chandan write in Arbor’s Special Report | Summer 2022. Key Findings: The Federal Reserve continues to engage in aggressive monetary tightening. The rental housing sector is well-positioned to withstand growing economic headwinds because the cyclical forces that lower homeownership rates also historically have increased rental housing demand. Superstar cities must undertake strategies to address affordability and livability concerns to compete in a remote-work economy. Complete the form to instantly access the full report!
Throughout history, rental housing has typically stayed stable amidst economic pressures due to cyclical forces present in the market, Arbor Realty Trust’s CEO and Chairman Ivan Kaufman and Chandan Economics’ Founder Sam Chandan write in Arbor’s Special Report | Summer 2022.
A Message from Ivan Kaufman In celebration of you as a top producer, and in appreciation for your contributions to our prosperous performance, John and I are pleased to invite you and your spouse to join us at this year’s President’s Circle event at Stanly Ranch in Napa, California. It takes an extremely high level of commitment to achieve this recognition, and we congratulate you on a job well done. You are a critical member of our team, and your continuing excellence helps Arbor position itself as a leader in our highly competitive industry. We look forward to an extraordinary few days together. Ivan Kaufman
Arbor’s Small Multifamily Investment Trends Report Q2 2022, published in partnership with Chandan Economics, takes an up-close look at a sector poised to benefit from a unique set of market forces. As cap rates compress to record lows, more buyers are pursuing inflation protection in the multifamily sector and the small asset subsector.
