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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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Peter Kempton

Senior Vice President, Talent Acquisition

Peter Kempton joined Arbor in 2017. Located in Arbor’s Uniondale office, Mr. Kempton is responsible for developing the strategic planning for Arbor’s current and future talent needs, as well as the firm’s sourcing and hiring activities.

With over 15 years of corporate and agency recruiting background, Mr. Kempton has extensive experience working with senior leadership to understand key business drivers and implement strategies to support short- and long-term hiring needs. Most recently, he was the Recruiting Manager at BNY Mellon in New York City and prior to that, employed by Prudential Financial as the Manager, Agency Recruiting. Earlier in his career, he worked in the corporate and executive recruiting areas of Legg Mason and Linwood Consultants.

Mr. Kempton earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Economics, with a concentration in Human Resources Management, from The Catholic University of America.

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