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Arbor’s Tree Planting Program Spans Four Decades and Two Continents

Arbor is proud to have planted thousands of trees in the past 40 years – nearly 22,000 in the past five years alone – and we’re still going strong. Since day one, Arbor’s focus on community-building, which grew from the forward-thinking vision of Chairman, CEO, and President Ivan Kaufman, has defined the company’s direction and driven its philanthropic activities.

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Renters Now Represent 80% of Household Growth

Renters accounted for roughly four-in-five new households last year, demonstrating how much rental demand has climbed while the for-sale housing market remains soft. Based on an analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data, Arbor Realty Trust and Chandan Economics examine how rental and homeowner growth in 2025 compare and outline the economic factors supporting the rise in demand across multifamily and single-family rental (SFR) housing.

Current Reports

Top Markets for Multifamily Investment Report Spring 2026

Arbor Realty Trust’s Top Markets for Multifamily Investment Report, developed in partnership with Chandan Economics, weighed 25 variables within 10 categories to pinpoint the large metropolitan areas that are this spring’s most attractive locations for commercial real estate investment.

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Top Multifamily Markets for Eco-Friendly Commutes

In many urban areas, densely concentrated housing, strong transit networks, and walkable neighborhoods offer residents viable environmentally friendly commuting alternatives. Using data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, Arbor Realty Trust and Chandan Economics examined commuting patterns of workers living in multifamily rental housing in the nation’s largest metropolitan areas to identify where renters rely least on private cars to travel to the office.

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Arbor Expands Mentorship Initiative with Two Spring Project Destined Programs

Arbor Realty Trust, a long-term partner of Project Destined, is once again reaffirming our commitment to the next generation of commercial real estate leaders by participating in two new programs this spring that will provide students with invaluable insight into multifamily real estate and single-family rental (SFR) financing.

Investment

Special Report Spring 2026: The State of Rental Housing

Arbor Realty Trust and Chandan Economics’ latest Special Report leverages industry-leading data analysis to interpret key multifamily real estate trends as the sector moves from recalibration to stabilization. With occupancy levels remaining strong and loan originations rebounding sharply, this biannual report outlines why now is an opportune time to deploy capital.

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Arbor’s team offers our clients decades of multifamily and commercial real estate expertise and experience that has lasted through every market cycle. Our track record of success is only surpassed by the unparalleled customer service and personalization we offer.

Ivan Kaufman
Chairman | CEO | President
Ivan Kaufman is the Chairman, CEO and President of Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ABR), a leading multifamily and commercial real estate lender and real estate investment trust, which he founded.
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Executive Team
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Paul Elenio
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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Yoni Goodman
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
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Gene Kilgore
Executive Vice President, Structured Securitization
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Steven Katz
Executive Vice President, Chief Investment Officer, Residential Financing
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Danny van der Reis
Executive Vice President, Servicing and Asset Management
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David E. Friedman
Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer, Non-Agency & Head of Arbor Private Construction
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William Connolly
Executive Vice President, Special Counsel
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Gianni Ottaviano
Executive Vice President, Structured Finance Production
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Howard Leiner
Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer
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Kevin Wachter
Executive Vice President, Asset Finance and Treasury
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Jeff Lee
Executive Vice President, Head of Agency Lending
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Maysa Vahidi
Executive Vice President, General Counsel
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Daniella Muller
Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Associate General Counsel
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John Natalone
Executive Vice President, Arbor Realty Trust
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John J. Bishar
Executive Vice President, Senior Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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John G. Caulfield
Executive Vice President, Arbor Realty Trust
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Fred Weber
Executive Vice President, Managing Director of Structured Finance and Principal Transactions
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