Analysis
The small multifamily sector entered 2026 on a strong note, even as lending conditions remained shaped by persistently high interest rates and regulatory uncertainties.
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Small Multifamily Investment Snapshot — June 2026
The small multifamily sector entered 2026 on a strong note, even as lending conditions remained shaped by persistently high interest rates and regulatory uncertainties. -
Build-to-Rent Activity Stabilizes Above Historical Highs
As the single-family rental (SFR) sector has matured, build-to-rent (BTR) has become a key source of new supply. Purpose-built rental communities are absorbing demand from households seeking the space and privacy of single-family living without the financial or lifestyle com... -
Why Leading with Authenticity in CRE is a Competitive Advantage
In commercial real estate, long-term financial partnerships drive deals. At the recent Real Estate Pride Roundtable in New York City, CRE leaders shared how living openly with their LGBTQ+ identities has allowed them to lead with authenticity in the boardroom and in life. Th... -
Dr. Sam Chandan’s State of Rental Housing Spring 2026
In a new video, Dr. Sam Chandan, a leading commercial real estate scholar, expands on the findings of Arbor Realty Trust’s latest Special Report, developed in partnership with Chandan Economics. He shares his expert insight into the state of rental housing in spring 2026. Ch... -
Renters Reassess Homeownership as Affordability Challenges Persist
Homeownership has been an aspiration of generations of Americans, but elevated prices, mortgage rates, and financing hurdles are complicating the typical path to owning a home. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s 2026 Survey of Consumer Expectations Housing S... -
Top U.S. Multifamily Rent Growth Markets — May 2026
Over the past 12 months, the leading rent growth markets spanned multiple regions, each exhibiting distinct strengths and characteristics.
Research Reports
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Finance & Investment, Research, Small Multifamily
Small Multifamily Investment Trends Report Q2 2026
Cap Rates and Valuations Rebound as Lending Remains Steady -
Finance & Investment, Research
Top Markets for Multifamily Investment Report Spring 2026
Spring 2026 data analysis of 50 largest U.S metropolitan areas pinpoints the most attractive locations for investment. -
Latest, Special Reports
Special Report Spring 2026
After proving its resilience, the multifamily real estate sector is positioned to thrive in the next growth cycle. While uncertainties persist and risks remain, new federal policies and long-awaited interest rate relief have brought optimistic investors back to the table with a new sense of urgency. -
Finance & Investment, Research, Single-Family Rental
Single-Family Rental Investment Trends Report Q1 2026
Arbor Realty Trust's Single-Family Rental Investment Trends Report Q1 2026, developed in partnership with Chandan Economics, includes exclusive data and expert analysis on new developments in the SFR sector. -
Finance & Investment, Research, Small Multifamily
Small Multifamily Investment Trends Report Q1 2026
Small Multifamily Lending Activity Accelerates as Loan Maturities Reshape Cap Rates -
Finance & Investment, Research, Single-Family Rental
Single-Family Rental Investment Trends Report Q4 2025
Arbor Realty Trust's Single-Family Rental Investment Trends Report Q4 2025, developed in partnership with Chandan Economics, includes exclusive data and expert analysis on new developments in the SFR sector.