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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.

Analysis

U.S. Multifamily Market Snapshot — May 2025

The U.S. multifamily market continued to settle into a normalized cycle during the first quarter of 2025, despite ongoing uncertainties surrounding the global economy and labor market.

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Edward Farrell

Director
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Edward Farrell was appointed to Arbor Realty Trust's Board of Directors in June 2018 and serves as a member of the Audit Committee. Mr. Farrell has more than 35 years of financial administration and leadership experience in the financial services industry and is currently the Chief Financial Officer of Cipher Mining, Inc. From 2003 through 2021, he served as Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, Corporate Controller and Interim Chief Financial Officer of AllianceBernstein L.P. In this capacity, Mr. Farrell oversaw all duties relating to corporate accounting, financial planning and analysis, tax and treasury, and SEC and compliance reporting, as well as global real estate and facilities management.

Previously, Mr. Farrell served nine years with Nomura Securities International, Inc., and held several senior-level positions, including Chief Financial Officer. Prior to that, he spent a decade at the investment bank Salomon Brothers, Inc. He began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Mr. Farrell is a Certified Public Accountant. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from St. Bonaventure University in New York.

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