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SFR Rent Growth Accelerated and Expanded in First Half of 2026

Single-family rental (SFR) conditions strengthened during the first half of 2026, with rents rising across all 50 of the nation’s largest metros between December 2025 and June 2026. Growth was broad-based but uneven, with many Northeast and Midwest markets outperforming major Sun Belt metros.

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Multifamily Completions Shift to Larger, Lower-Rise Properties

This year’s data show that while multifamily completions moderated from 2024’s elevated pace, the sector’s shift toward larger properties continued. At the same time, larger has not necessarily meant taller, as lower-rise buildings continue to account for most new multifamily completions.

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Dr. Sam Chandan’s Top Markets for Multifamily Investment Report Takeaways

In his latest Arbor Realty Trust video, Dr. Sam Chandan, a leading commercial real estate scholar, shares his insights into the findings of our latest Top Markets for Multifamily Investment Report, developed in partnership with Chandan Economics. The noted NYU professor outlines the market-level results of the Arbor-Chandan Opportunity Matrix, which spotlights multifamily markets that offer optimal value to commercial real estate investors.

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Top Markets for Gen Z Household Formation Potential

Generation Z’s potential for household formation could soon reshape many U.S. metropolitan areas. From McAllen, TX, to Hartford, CT, explore the top multifamily markets where rental demand is set to rise as Gen Z leaves the nest.

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Indianapolis Multifamily Market Snapshot — June 2026

Indianapolis ranked as the top multifamily investment market in the U.S., in the latest Top Markets for Multifamily Investment Report from Arbor Realty Trust and Chandan Economics. The market has been supported by strong labor market conditions, tight occupancy levels, and a favorable affordability profile.

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Sean Coon

Managing Director, Operations

Sean Coon oversees and streamlines the operations of Arbor’s build-to-rent (BTR) and single-family rental (SFR) group. He collaborates with originators and underwriting teams to deliver borrower-focused solutions that consistently align with Arbor’s credit standards.

Mr. Coon has more than 20 years of experience in real estate analysis, sales, and investment, and has held several leadership roles during his tenure at Arbor. Since joining the firm in 2017, he has overseen underwriting and operations for a diverse array of loan products, including BTR, SFR, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, structured bridge, and commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS). His prior commercial real estate experience focused on investment sales, acquisitions, and syndication.

Mr. Coon earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Southern California, with a concentration in Real Estate Finance.

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