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.
In Case You Missed It: Week of September 17
These large metros are growing the fastest; Fannie Mae reports on a rebounding economy; Fed votes to keep interest rates unchanged; private capital ramps up lending; and more in this weekly roundup of multifamily news items.
In Case You Missed It: Week of September 4
Lease renewals hit an all-time high; how crowdfunding has transformed real estate investing; renters demand storage; and more in this edition of the ALEX Chatter’s weekly multifamily roundup.
Record Breaking Apartment Rents — Eight Months in a Row
U.S. multifamily rents increased this August to an average of $1,200 — up $3 from July — which represents the eighth month in a row a new record high has been set.
In Case You Missed It: Week of August 29
Spy planes are tracking apartment construction; 10 spots with Class B rent growth premiums; apartment rents break record for 8th straight month; cap rate trends; and more in this week’s multifamily news roundup.
In Case You Missed It: Week of August 22, 2016
The greatest real estate deals in American history; where Airbnb is having the biggest impact on rent growth; value-add projects remain an attractive alternative to development; banks slow multifamily lending while GSEs hit the gas.
In Case You Missed It: Week of August 15, 2016
FHFA increases 2016 multifamily caps; Consumer spending expected to bolster economic growth; renting becomes a lifestyle for the long haul; a look back at how NYC’s failed olympic bid; and more in the week’s apartment news roundup.