In front of professionals and executives from more than 120 companies at the Real Estate Pride Roundtable in New York City in April, dozens of speakers shared honest perspectives on how far the commercial real estate industry has come on LGBTQ+ inclusion and how much more it has to go.
Lifestyle renters — those who have the means to own but prefer to rent or are willing to pay more for apartments with amenities — have become a key driver of rental demand in single-family rental homes, build-to-rent communities, and other types of high-quality multifamily housing. With this small yet influential demographic growing, our research teams examine and explain the factors driving lifestyle renter demand.
On balance, the SFR sector continues to demonstrate strength amid economic turmoil, attracting increased attention from the broader multifamily investment community.
With nearly one-fifth of multifamily properties now over 65 years old, it’s time to consider solutions for rejuvenating the rental housing stock in the U.S. While building rehabs are a tried-and-true solution, build-to-rent (BTR) is an alternative that is well-positioned to expand as Americans increasingly favor renting over homeownership.
In a year when inflation and elevated interest rates weakened affordability, the rental housing sector strengthened and expanded. An analysis of newly released U.S. Census Bureau Housing Vacancies and Homeownership data shows the number of rental households climbed in 2023.
The first quarter opens a new chapter for the small multifamily market after a year where the subsector demonstrated its strength and resiliency amid stiff economic headwinds.
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Over the last decade, single-family rental (SFR) operators have been increasingly focusing on build-to-rent (BTR) development as the needs and preferences of renters have shifted. As explored in the latest Arbor Single-Family Rental Investment Trends Report, SFR/BTR development has surged at a time when new, for-sale, single-family home starts have declined.
Arbor offers flexible solutions customized for your growing rental portfolio.
Arbor provides single-family rental (SFR) portfolio investors with an array of short-term and long-term financing options to fit their investment strategies. Whether you are looking to develop a build-to-rent community, purchase properties and hold for the long-term or acquire investments to rehab, our loan products help you get there quickly and with certainty.
Single-family rentals represent more than half of the rental market
There is an immediate and growing demand for workforce and affordable housing
Single-family rentals have become one of the fastest-growing asset classes
Enjoy easier financing, faster closing times, appreciation tied to neighborhood growth and fewer regulations
Flexible options for seamless financing, including bridge-to-permanent loans
Multifamily experience, expertise and reputation
Personalized service and customized solutions
Expert in-house servicing for the life of the loan
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Still growing your single-family rental portfolio? Arbor’s in-house bridge loan platform can provide you with the short-term financing necessary to scale up your portfolio in order to qualify for a long-term loan solution.