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Top Markets for Rental Demand Growth

Population growth, a critical factor in assessing rental housing demand, increased 0.9% in the U.S. during 2024, the fastest annual rate since 2008. However, growth rates were much higher for many markets, especially those in Texas, Florida, and the Carolinas. As first explored in Arbor’s Top Markets for Multifamily Investment Report Spring 2025, we dive deeper into metro-level population growth in markets with at least 500,000 residents to find the nation’s top markets for rental housing demand growth.

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Arbor Recognized for Excellence from Agency Partners

Arbor’s platform of diverse multifamily financing solutions, combined with our strong industry relationships and our commitment to accuracy and close collaboration with our government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) partners, drives us to the top of the multifamily lender rankings year after year. Through decades-long relationships with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and FHA, our best-in-class team delivered results for our borrowers in 2024, propelling Arbor to the top of the partner rankings.

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Renters See Apartments as ‘Forever Homes’

Today’s renters are in it for the long haul. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s recently released 2025 SCE Housing Survey shows that the average renter thinks there is a two-in-three chance they will rent for the foreseeable future. With home prices and interest rates unfavorable to would-be homebuyers, we explore renters’ perceptions and how they could impact future rental housing demand.

Current Reports

Top Markets for Multifamily Investment Report Spring 2025

Arbor’s Top Markets for Multifamily Investment Report Spring 2025, developed in partnership with Chandan Economics, is your roadmap to the best locations to deploy capital. Based on the findings of our exclusive Multifamily Opportunity Matrix, this in-depth analysis assesses economic strength and market capabilities to navigate evolving conditions of the top 50 largest U.S. metros.

Research

Arbor’s data-driven articles and research reports empower multifamily and single-family rental investors and developers to make more profitable financial decisions.

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Renters Account for Majority of Household Growth

The number of rental households climbed nearly 2% last year, as 848,000 more households became renters, an analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau’s Housing Vacancies and Homeownership Survey shows (Chart 1). Rental households also hit a new high of 45.3 million, accounting for more than half of all U.S. household growth in 2024. Weakening affordability, evolving lifestyle preferences, and a limited supply of quality housing all contributed to surging multifamily and single-family rental (SFR) demand.

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Solar Panel Usage Accelerates in Rental Properties

Solar panel installations, which skyrocketed in the U.S. over the last half-century, are projected to double to 10 million in just six years. While installations soared in all types of residences, owner-occupied properties significantly outpaced rentals. However, the evolving economics of solar power may be approaching a tipping point for single-family rental (SFR) operators looking for a differentiator.

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Responsible Governance


At Arbor, we are committed to responsible and ethical business practices. That is why we follow the ISS (Investor Stewardship Services) Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards. ISS is a leading provider of corporate governance and sustainability solutions. Their ESG standards are used by investors to assess and manage their ESG risks and opportunities.

By following the standards, we are demonstrating our commitment to:

  • Environmental stewardship: We are working to reduce our environmental impact and support sustainable practices.
  • Social responsibility: We are committed to creating a positive social impact, including through our employee relations, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and community support.
  • Good governance: We are committed to sound corporate governance practices, including transparency, accountability, and ethical behavior.

We believe that following the ISS ESG standards is good for our business, our customers, and our community. It allows us to attract and retain top talent, build strong relationships with our customers, and operate in a sustainable and responsible manner.

We encourage our customers to learn more about the ISS ESG standards and how they are impacting the financial industry. You can find more information on the ISS website: https://www.issgovernance.com/esg/

Reporting

Arbor is committed to transparency and accountability in our corporate responsibility program and as such, publishes an annual Corporate Responsibility and Impact Report. In addition, we have a number of responsible governance policies in place including:

Corporate Governance
Vendor Code of Conduct
Human Rights Policy

Risk Mitigation

Arbor is committed to continuous improvement of our risk management framework. We regularly review and update our framework to ensure that it reflects the latest best practices and that it is tailored to our specific risks. Our framework includes:

  • A clear and well-defined risk management policy that sets our approach to identifying, assessing, managing, and monitoring risks.
  • A strong risk management culture focused on risk awareness and accountability throughout our organization.
  • A robust risk management process that includes regular risk assessments, the development of mitigation strategies, and ongoing monitoring of risks.

We believe that our strong commitment to risk mitigation is a key differentiator for our company. It allows us to provide our customers with confidence that their mortgages are safe and secure.