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Markets Where the Share of Renters is Highest

The U.S. housing market reflects a patchwork of local needs, preferences, and geographies, creating distinct storylines. Across the country, many significant shifts have occurred over the last five years, an analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data shows. More expensive housing markets tend to support higher percentages of rental households, and in fast-growing metros, rentals have become a highly effective and flexible way to house new residents.

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SFR Investing: A Guide to Seizing the Sector’s Momentum

Single-family rental (SFR) investing is surging as this asset class outperforms. With homeownership less attainable and lifestyle renting more popular, the sector’s tailwinds bode well for long-term growth. If you are new to this space, our guide has answers to commonly asked questions.

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Single-Family Rental Investment Trends Report Q2 2025

Bolstered by robust build-to-rent (BTR) activity, the single-family rental (SFR) sector continued to display strength even as the residential housing market moderated. Arbor’s Single-Family Rental Investment Trends Report Q2 2025, developed in partnership with Chandan Economics, provides original research and analysis of key performance metrics for investors to take a closer look at a sector on the rise.

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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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Alexander Stangle

Managing Director, Screening and Portfolio Retention
Headshot of Alexander Stangle, Senior Vice President, Portfolio Retention

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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