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Markets Where the Share of Renters is Highest

The U.S. housing market reflects a patchwork of local needs, preferences, and geographies, creating distinct storylines. Across the country, many significant shifts have occurred over the last five years, an analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data shows. More expensive housing markets tend to support higher percentages of rental households, and in fast-growing metros, rentals have become a highly effective and flexible way to house new residents.

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SFR Investing: A Guide to Seizing the Sector’s Momentum

Single-family rental (SFR) investing is surging as this asset class outperforms. With homeownership less attainable and lifestyle renting more popular, the sector’s tailwinds bode well for long-term growth. If you are new to this space, our guide has answers to commonly asked questions.

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Single-Family Rental Investment Trends Report Q2 2025

Bolstered by robust build-to-rent (BTR) activity, the single-family rental (SFR) sector continued to display strength even as the residential housing market moderated. Arbor’s Single-Family Rental Investment Trends Report Q2 2025, developed in partnership with Chandan Economics, provides original research and analysis of key performance metrics for investors to take a closer look at a sector on the rise.

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Small Multifamily Investment Snapshot — June 2025

Amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty, the small multifamily sector remains favorably positioned for stability as the structural need for affordable housing in the U.S. has supported the strength of the sector’s demand profile.

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Single-Family Build-to-Rent Starts Remain Robust

As build-to-rent (BTR) demand rises, single-family rental (SFR) development has become more efficient in creating a distinct, community-focused experience for renters. Newly released U.S. Census Bureau data confirms that SFR/BTR development continues to be robust and stable, with its annualized pace of construction in the first quarter of 2025 matching the previous quarter’s tally.

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Single-Family Rental (SFR) Financing

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Arbor provides investors with an array of short-term and long-term single-family rental (SFR) financing options to fit their investment strategies. Whether you are looking to develop, purchase, or refinance a build-to-rent (BTR) community, purchase or refinance an SFR portfolio and hold for the long-term, or acquire investments to rehab, our loan products will help you get there quickly and with certainty.

Why Invest in SFR?

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

Why Partner With Arbor?

Flexible options for seamless financing of the property life cycle, from construction-to-bridge-to-permanent financing for BTR properties and bridge-to-permanent financing for single-family portfolios

Multifamily, BTR, and SFR experience, expertise, and reputation

Personalized service and customized solutions

Expert in-house servicing for the life of the loan

Local market expertise nationwide

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