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Understanding the Impact of Wildfires on Rental Property Insurance

From California to Maui, the frequency and scope of wildfire events are rising, causing insurance markets and public agencies to reevaluate property in areas at risk for catastrophic damage. As a result, rental housing providers are seeing greater limitations to coverage, higher premium prices, and, in some cases, a total absence of viable private insurance — a trend detailed in the NMHC 2023 State of Multifamily Risk Survey and Report. This troubling new trend has placed many rental housing operators in a bind where they must simultaneously contend with the declining availability and affordability of insurance options.

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Five Advantages of FHA Multifamily Construction Loans

In the last three years, multifamily construction has reached levels not seen since the 1980s, supported, in part, by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans. If you are exploring the acquisition, refinancing, rehabilitation, or new construction of conventional multifamily, affordable housing, seniors housing, or a healthcare facility, consider FHA multifamily construction loans, a stable financing option with excellent terms and many other attractive advantages.

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Where are Single-Family Rental (SFR) Rents Rising the Fastest?

While the single-family rental (SFR) sector’s rent growth averages have retreated from record highs, structural tailwinds are keeping price growth positive — both nationally and in major SFR markets. In this research brief, Chandan Economics and Arbor Realty Trust analyze DBRS Morningstar data, which covers the top 20 MSAs by SFR activity, to discover the metropolitan areas where SFR rent growth is the hottest right now.

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Fannie Mae Small Loans Cap Raised to $9 Million

Fannie Mae recently announced that its Small Loan cap has increased from $6 million to $9 million for all loans committed as of August 22, 2023. Multifamily borrowers and lenders have praised the change to the Fannie Mae Small Loans program, which will encourage greater investment in a rapidly growing sector where demand remains high despite market volatility.

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The Top Five Emerging Metros for Retiree Relocation

As Baby Boomers reach retirement age, their evolving geographic preferences are strengthening housing markets and local economies in new locations, which feature attractive climates, relative affordability, and ample outdoor activities. With swelling populations of senior citizens, our top five emerging metropolitan areas for retiree relocation are fertile ground for multifamily real estate investment.

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William Foster is responsible for all of Arbor’s corporate income tax matters, including tax structuring of transactions; management of effective tax rates; general tax planning; assistance with M&A structuring; and oversight for income tax compliance. This entails advising the Chairman and other executives within the Arbor family of legal entities on complex tax structures and strategic planning initiatives to enhance shareholder value.

Mr. Foster comes to Arbor with vast expertise in taxation and building shareholder value. Prior to joining Arbor, he was the Founder and Managing Partner of Foster & Foley LLP, a tax consulting practice advising high-net-worth individuals and multinational companies on diverse consulting strategies to minimize tax liabilities and increase shareholder value. Mr. Foster began his career at Ernst & Young LLP, a global professional services firm.

Mr. Foster received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Adelphi University and has been a practicing CPA for more than three decades. He is also an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPAs).

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