After the volume of multifamily permits fell nationally in 2023 and 2024, this year is on pace to be a year of stabilization for multifamily development. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, out of the top 100 largest U.S. metros by population, 47 had more multifamily permits through the first six months of 2025 than they did over the same period last year. Driven by strong underlying multifamily demand, attractive investment opportunities are leading to rebounding construction pipelines. As multifamily permitting rises, we explore the markets where new permits issued are most concentrated and where construction activity is gaining momentum.
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Single-Family Rental Investment Trends
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Starts Stabilize as Operators Prioritize Tenant Retention
Rent Growth Resumes Pre-Pandemic Patterns as CMBS Activity Climbs.
SFR Construction Soars Amid Favorable Trends in Cap Rates and Debt Yields
SFR Construction Hits Another All-Time High as Structured Capital Markets Rebound
SFR Construction Soars as Rent Growth Remains Robust
More than halfway through 2023, the single-family rental (SFR) sector continues to demonstrate why it deserves the attention of multifamily investors.