While the 2008 financial crisis prompted a cyclical shift in U.S. housing — impacting everything from home prices to who can qualify for a mortgage — an equally impactful demographic change was just taking shape. The unprecedented wave of Baby Boomers that began retiring would disrupt the balance of the housing market.

Top 50 U.S. Metros for Large Multifamily Investment Revealed
In an otherwise uneven economic environment, multifamily real estate and other investment classes adept at absorbing inflationary pressures have outperformed the rest. Within the surging multifamily sector, certain markets shined brightly this year. The 2022 Arbor Realty Trust Large Multifamily Opportunity Matrix highlights the top 50 U.S. metros for investment.
Key Findings:
- Robust population growth and a relatively low level of new development make San Antonio the top target for multifamily investment.
- Orlando stands out as the nation’s leading WFH importer, boasting a high share of new remote workers, many of them recent arrivals.
- Las Vegas, previously the third-ranked market, remains near the top of the matrix largely due to its success in attracting remote workers.
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