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Build-For-Rent: Why ESG Is So Important For Institutional Investment Acquisitions

ESG initiatives have risen to the forefront of how consumers and SFR rental home investors evaluate possible business investments.

Sep 7, 20224 min read

Veteran analyst unveils bold interest rate prediction

An analyst with over 50 years of experience says this may happen to interest rates.

May 4, 20242 min read

There’s only one type of inflation left

If you’re still worried about inflation, it’s probably safe to start relaxing.

Dec 18, 20233 min read

Build-to-Rent Units Move Into Master-Planned Communities

Developers, investors and architects weigh in on the rising trend.

Oct 2, 20237 min read

This institutional homebuyer has completely stopped buying

Institutional homebuyers are falling out of love with the U.S. housing market. That'll change quickly if interest rates fall.

Aug 18, 20233 min read

Is the Distress Here Yet?

Conditions are rising that should cause a lot of CRE distress. How will it all shake out?

Feb 13, 20237 min read

Report: Florida Will Need 570K Housing Units by 2030

The great weather, paired with the "work-from-anywhere" dynamic brought by the pandemic continues to bring more people to the Sunshine State

Feb 6, 20231 min read

Those Who Can’t Afford a Single-Family House Are Increasingly Turning to Build-To-Rent Communities

Many builders are rushing to put up whole communities of single-family homes for rent

Jan 24, 20234 min read

SFR Market Trends to Watch in 2023

The first installment of our outlook series presents insights on the dynamic single-family sector.

Jan 21, 20238 min read

Single-Family Build-to-Rent Special Report: Poised to Thrive in the Next Cycle

For housing markets, rising interest rates fueled by lingering inflation pressures are weighing on demand and pricing.

Jan 14, 20232 min read

Pending home sales fell 10% in September, much worse than expected

Excluding April 2020, at the start of the Covid pandemic, the pending home sales index is at its lowest level since June 2010.

Jan 8, 20232 min read

Build-to-rent housing gaining market share in North Texas

Roughly 5,000 single-family rental homes will be built in North Texas this year.

Jan 6, 20235 min read

WHO WILL SUCCEED IN THE BUILD-TO-RENT SECTOR REMAINS TO BE SEEN

As home sales slow, knowing what single-family renters want is crucial for builders pivoting to a build-to-rent strategy.

Oct 1, 20229 min read

Share of Smaller Lots Record High Amid Pandemic

While nation’s production of spec homes shifts towards smaller lots, the regional differences in lot sizes persist.

Oct 1, 20223 min read

Will Higher Mortgage Rates Boost Demand for Rentals? Probably Not

There’s little evidence of a trade-off effect between for-sale and for-rent homes.

Sep 13, 20224 min read

Report: SFR/BTR Constructions and Deliveries On the Rise

In 2021, SFR completions increased by about 5% year over year, while construction starts rose by 20%

Sep 9, 20222 min read

The Economy Has Changed; Has The Built-For-Rent Business Changed With It?

The hottest trend in real estate is the built-for-rent single-family home business.

Aug 23, 20228 min read

This Crazy Real Estate Market Has Some Of The Nation's Largest Home Builders Jumping Into The Rental

It’s an excellent time to own single-family rental properties, a realization that’s reaching some of the nation’s largest home builders.

Aug 22, 20222 min read

Homebuyers are canceling deals at the highest rate since the start of the pandemic

Americans are canceling deals to buy homes at the highest rate since the start of the Covid pandemic.

Aug 19, 20222 min read

As Housing Demand Softens, Could Building Prices Finally Peak?

Drops in lumber prices are a leading indicator, but developers see higher costs for drywall, steel, concrete.

Aug 12, 20224 min read

Sales of existing homes fell in May, and more declines are expected

Sales of existing homes in May dropped 3.4% to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 5.41 million units, according to the National Associ

Aug 12, 20222 min read