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.
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- Feb 21
- 5 min
What is build-to-rent? Everything you need to know
For those looking for a home, the phrase “build-to-rent” pops up more and more.
- Feb 13
- 4 min
After Years of High Performance, Multifamily Steps Back in 2023
The industry is stable and strong, it just won’t have a year as it had in the recent past.
- Feb 8
- 2 min
2023 Will Be Another Strong Year for BTR Despite Slowing Rent Growth
Brad Hunter of Hunter Housing Economics sees blue skies for the sector despite recession fears.
- Feb 8
- 2 min
Tips on Designing Build-to-Rent Projects
These pointers are on how BTR designs should differ from for-sale homes.
- Feb 8
- 9 min
Build-for-rent is a bet on the ‘new normal’ housing market
Demand for BFR rentals is growing as home purchases dip, but success in the space is all about location, location, location
- Jan 14
- 2 min
Despite Headwinds, SFRs Has Strong Demand On Its Side
Panelists at the GlobeSt. Multifamily national conference discussed the state of the single family rental home community.
- Jan 8
- 4 min
The US housing shortage is 'awful' and will likely get worse with no apparent end in sight
Top economist for homebuilders says due to rising mortgage rates, the 2023 market will be "weak."
- Jan 6
- 5 min
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.
- Oct 1, 2022
- 4 min
Freddie Mac’s Multifamily Investment Indicator Makes Record Drop
All 25 markets were affected by record mortgage-rate growth.
- Sep 12, 2022
- 3 min
Single-Family Homes’ Affordability Dilemma Leads to More Renters
Climbing 30-year mortgage rates – now at 5.5% bodes well for apartment demand.
- Aug 26, 2022
- 2 min
BTR Construction Has More Than Doubled This Year
A strong 2022 at 106% marks four consecutive years of steady growth, according to RentCafe.
- Aug 12, 2022
- 2 min
One more sign the housing market is cooling off
New residential construction and the number of permits issued for building homes both fell in May.
- Aug 11, 2022
- 2 min
Regulations Account For 40% Of Multifamily Development Costs
Most developers avoid building where rent controls are in place.
- Aug 10, 2022
- 4 min
How BFR Underwriting Differs from Multifamily
Industry experts acknowledge there are some mild similarities and share the nuances in their calculations.
- Aug 9, 2022
- 2 min
New Trends That Will Reshape BTR Projects
One is that BTR projects will be developed in the earlier phases of a master plan.
- Jul 28, 2022
- 8 min
The Economy Has Changed; Has The Built-For-Rent Business Changed With It?
“Will rents drop as home prices slide backwards?”
- May 4, 2022
- 2 min
The Agencies Could Fail to Meet Allocations This Year
Debt funds, life insurance companies and banks are out-competing the agencies on market-rate multifamily deals.
- May 4, 2022
- 3 min
C-Star Exits SFR Fund In Sale To Institutional Operator
The firm is currently capitalizing two more funds that would expand its presence across the Sun Belt.
- Apr 26, 2022
- 2 min
SFR: the rising star of residential
Residential real estate is the world’s largest asset class by value, and arguably one of the, if not the, oldest.
- Mar 22, 2022
- 2 min
5 Major Build-to-Rent Trends
Build-to-rent has become an attractive option for investors and developers
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