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Top Multifamily Markets for Low Renter Turnover

Tenant retention is a valuable — though sometimes elusive — contributing factor to the strength of a multifamily property. Nationally, 29% of multifamily households signed a third lease for the same unit, according to an analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. Locally, renter turnover was lowest in major coastal markets, like New York City, and highest in transient renter markets, like Charleston, SC.

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Small Multifamily Investment Trends Report Q2 2025

While markets undergo rapid recalibration, the small multifamily market’s performance remains strong and stable. Arbor’s Small Multifamily Investment Trends Report Q2 2025, developed in partnership with Chandan Economics, details how the sector’s resilient fundamentals effectively support its growth amid ongoing economic volatility.

Proprietary Preferred Equity behind Conventional Loans

FREDDIE MAC® Proprietary Preferred Equity behind Conventional Loans   Arbor now offers access to proprietary preferred equity behind all Freddie Mac Conventional loans we originate. With Arbor, you can simultaneously secure a senior loan and preferred equity under one roof, streamlining your experience throughout the lifecycle of your loan.

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Top U.S. Multifamily Rent Growth Markets — Q1 2025

The U.S. multifamily market continued to settle into a more normalized cycle during the first quarter of 2025, as well-positioned investors began to take advantage of new opportunities in an uncertain economic environment.

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U.S. Multifamily Market Snapshot — May 2025

The U.S. multifamily market continued to settle into a normalized cycle during the first quarter of 2025, despite ongoing uncertainties surrounding the global economy and labor market.

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Dr. Sam Chandan Dissects What’s Driving Top Market Growth

In a rapidly evolving economic environment, the top markets for multifamily investment tend to shift quickly. In this video, Dr. Sam Chandan, founding director of the C.H. Chen Institute for Global Real Estate Finance at the NYU Stern School of Business and founder of Chandan Economics, discusses the findings of Arbor’s Top Markets for Multifamily Investment Report Spring 2025, which was developed in partnership with Chandan Economics.

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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

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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

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Personalized service and customized solutions

Expert in-house servicing for the life of the loan

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