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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.

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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Paul Elenio

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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As Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Elenio is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Arbor’s financial operations. This includes financial reporting, tax planning, budgeting and the appropriate utilization of Arbor’s capital. He is also in charge of Investor Relations for Arbor Realty Trust.

Mr. Elenio joined Arbor National Holdings, the predecessor company of Arbor Commercial Mortgage, in 1991. As the Financial Reporting and Tax Supervisor, he was involved in Arbor National Holding’s 1992 Initial Public Offering. In 1995, he was promoted to Vice President, Controller and in 2002 assumed the position of Vice President of Finance. In that role, he implemented the necessary financial planning and analysis required to successfully transition Arbor Realty Trust to a public company in April 2004. He was named Senior Vice President of Finance shortly thereafter.

Prior to joining Arbor, Mr. Elenio was employed with Ernst & Young from 1989 to 1990 in the auditing department. He graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from St. Bonaventure University.

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