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Renters Account for Majority of Household Growth

The number of rental households climbed nearly 2% last year, as 848,000 more households became renters, an analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau’s Housing Vacancies and Homeownership Survey shows (Chart 1). Rental households also hit a new high of 45.3 million, accounting for more than half of all U.S. household growth in 2024. Weakening affordability, evolving lifestyle preferences, and a limited supply of quality housing all contributed to surging multifamily and single-family rental (SFR) demand.

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Solar Panel Usage Accelerates in Rental Properties

Solar panel installations, which skyrocketed in the U.S. over the last half-century, are projected to double to 10 million in just six years. While installations soared in all types of residences, owner-occupied properties significantly outpaced rentals. However, the evolving economics of solar power may be approaching a tipping point for single-family rental (SFR) operators looking for a differentiator.

Analysis

Small Multifamily Investment Snapshot — March 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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Top Markets for Rental Occupancy

Nationally, vacancies have risen, but the performance of rental housing is extremely localized. Out of the 75 largest U.S. metropolitan areas, the occupancy rate for all types of rental properties, including single-family rentals, 2-4 family, multifamily, and mobile homes, increased in 36 markets last year, while exceeding 95% in nearly one-third of all markets, according to an analysis of newly released U.S. Census Bureau data.[1] From Grand Rapids, MI, to Columbia, SC, the top markets for rental occupancy show where conditions are tightest and demand is strongest.

Current Reports

Single-Family Rental Investment Trends Report Q1 2025

Arbor’s Single-Family Rental Investment Trends Report Q1 2025, published in partnership with Chandan Economics, is an up-close look at the single-family rental (SFR) sector as it enters a period of normalcy after explosive pandemic-era growth. SFR maintains its balance with the support of a healthy set of fundamentals while capital markets rebound and rent growth moderates.

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Small Multifamily Price Growth Trends Show Stabilization

Small multifamily price growth trends indicate a stabilization may be ready to take hold. Expanding on the findings of Arbor’s latest Small Multifamily Investment Trends Report, our research teams more closely examined valuations to determine if trends in pricing and other fundamentals are supporting a turnaround.

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Peter Reisert

Managing Director, Capital Markets, Agency Lending

Peter Reisert joined Arbor in 2008 and manages the capital markets activities related to Arbor’s agency mortgage banking business, including loan pricing, trading and margins on Arbor’s agency loan originations. Mr. Reisert is also responsible for the operations and management of Arbor’s Closing and Front End Insurance teams, and he leads the development, implementation and operations of Arbor’s Freddie Mac Small Balance Loan lending platform.

Mr. Reisert has more than 20 years of experience in real estate finance, with a strong focus on agency lending and the capital markets. Prior to joining Arbor, Mr. Reisert held a number of senior positions at Hunt Mortgage Group (and its predecessor entities), including Director and SVP of Capital Markets, where his focus was on the securitization of agency loans, balance sheet and off balance sheet structured finance products. Earlier in his career, Mr. Reisert worked on the trading desk at BankAmerica Mortgage (previously known as Arbor National Mortgage).

Mr. Reisert is a graduate of the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Future Leaders Program, an executive leadership development program sponsored by the industry’s leading trade association. He is a graduate of Providence College and holds a Master of Business Administration in Banking and Finance from Hofstra University. Mr. Reisert is member of Arbor’s Loan Committee and Freddie Mac’s SBL Advisory Council.

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