Analysis

Small Multifamily Investment Snapshot — June 2025

Amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty, the small multifamily sector remains favorably positioned for stability as the structural need for affordable housing in the U.S. has supported the strength of the sector’s demand profile.

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Single-Family Build-to-Rent Starts Remain Robust

As build-to-rent (BTR) demand rises, single-family rental (SFR) development has become more efficient in creating a distinct, community-focused experience for renters. Newly released U.S. Census Bureau data confirms that SFR/BTR development continues to be robust and stable, with its annualized pace of construction in the first quarter of 2025 matching the previous quarter’s tally.

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Top Multifamily Markets for Low Renter Turnover

Tenant retention is a valuable — though sometimes elusive — contributing factor to the strength of a multifamily property. Nationally, 29% of multifamily households signed a third lease for the same unit, according to an analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. Locally, renter turnover was lowest in major coastal markets, like New York City, and highest in transient renter markets, like Charleston, SC.

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Small Multifamily Investment Trends Report Q2 2025

While markets undergo rapid recalibration, the small multifamily market’s performance remains strong and stable. Arbor’s Small Multifamily Investment Trends Report Q2 2025, developed in partnership with Chandan Economics, details how the sector’s resilient fundamentals effectively support its growth amid ongoing economic volatility.

Proprietary Preferred Equity behind Conventional Loans

FREDDIE MAC® Proprietary Preferred Equity behind Conventional Loans   Arbor now offers access to proprietary preferred equity behind all Freddie Mac Conventional loans we originate. With Arbor, you can simultaneously secure a senior loan and preferred equity under one roof, streamlining your experience throughout the lifecycle of your loan.

Analysis

Top U.S. Multifamily Rent Growth Markets — Q1 2025

The U.S. multifamily market continued to settle into a more normalized cycle during the first quarter of 2025, as well-positioned investors began to take advantage of new opportunities in an uncertain economic environment.

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Alexander Stangle

Managing Director, Screening and Portfolio Retention
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Alexander Stangle joined Arbor in 2011 and oversees the Portfolio Retention division, managing all front-end related activities for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA and structured loans. His responsibilities include screening, underwriting and originations of portfolio refinances, loan assumptions and supplemental financings.

Prior to his tenure at Arbor, Mr. Stangle spent several years performing underwriting, portfolio management and originations as a Portfolio Manager at Citizens Bank. In addition, he consulted for The Bulfinch Companies, Colony Realty Partners and Boston Properties.

Mr. Stangle earned a Master of Business Administration in Investment Finance from Babson College and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Union College.

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