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As headwinds fade and transaction volume rises, market knowledge is a critical advantage to commercial real estate investors. The Arbor Realty Trust-Chandan Multifamily Opportunity Matrix analyzed a wide range of factors within the 50 largest U.S. metros to assess market strength and durability. From maturing, dynamic metros to affordable, opportunity-rich markets, our biannual report is a roadmap to the top locations for capital deployment.

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Sponsors today are increasingly choosing bridge lending solutions to capitalize on opportunities during the lease-up and stabilization phases, with multifamily completions projected to remain elevated through 2030. Bridge loans, when paired with a lender equipped to support your investment needs from construction through permanent financing, can effectively position borrowers for long-term success.

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Special Report Fall 2025: Turning a Corner

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Financing Workforce Housing: A Stable and Value-Add Investment

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which operate under the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s Duty to Serve Plan, have made financing workforce housing a central component of creating more equitable and sustainable access to quality rental housing. With a wide range of programs and incentives now available, investors have been increasingly securing stable and valuable opportunities, which can also improve the lives of cost-burdened middle-income professionals.

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Home | In the News | Jean-Laurent Pouliot Named GlobeSt. 2025 Influencer in Multifamily Real Estate

Jean-Laurent Pouliot Named GlobeSt. 2025 Influencer in Multifamily Real Estate

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
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Jean-Laurent Pouliot, Managing Director, Senior Production Officer, was recognized as a GlobeSt. 2025 Influencer in Multifamily Real Estate. Pouliot was selected along with other notable professionals and pioneers in the multifamily industry, including developers, investors, brokers and individuals who introduced new concepts and products.

Pouliot exemplifies Arbor’s entrepreneurial and innovative approach to multifamily lending. Most recently, he led the launch of Arbor’s pioneering Proprietary Preferred Equity product behind Freddie Mac Conventional Loans. This unique program allows borrowers to simultaneously secure a senior loan and preferred equity in one transaction while working with a single, experienced team all the way through servicing without interruption. Arbor was the first lender to offer this financing option, filling a critical market gap by providing sponsors with a flexible, cost-effective capital solution that complements Freddie Mac’s senior debt.

Through strategic foresight and first-class execution, Pouliot continues to shape the future of multifamily real estate.

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