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Single-Family Build-to-Rent: A New Era of Rental

A small niche that cannot be ignored. That’s how one Forbes article describes the build-to-rent (B2R) niche, but it won’t stay small for long. Rather than settling for a run-of-the-mill multifamily unit, some renters are opting for a single-family attached (SFA) residential experience with the benefits of a well-managed and

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Home Values Reach New Peak as Owners Hang on to Houses

Typical home values eclipsed $350,000 for the first time ever as healthy demand from buyers continues to collide with reluctant sellers, according to the latest Zillow Market Report. The June Zillow Home Value Index for Phoenix was $448,032, a month-over-month increase of 1% and a monthly mortgage payment of $2,307 with 20% down.

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For the Capitalized, Now Is the Time to Move on Build-to-Rent Projects

The supply side of the purpose-built, single-family rental housing market is being pummeled. Multifamily, including build-to-rent (BTR), starts are way down from last year, with recent surveys reporting that 40% of project delays are due to availability of financing. Why? You’ve seen the headlines—the regional banking sector, which accounts for most commercial

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Emerging Opportunities for Multifamily Investors

The rising cost of homes is keeping the homeownership dream at bay for many Americans. Demand outweighs supply, inflation persists and additional potential interest rate hikes loom—three key factors forcing many would-be buyers back into renting. Despite consistent demand for multifamily units however, issues are challenging the apartments sector, particularly

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Arizona Dominates Luxury Apartment Landscape

Migration has driven population growth and economic prosperity to many parts of Arizona and Texas, areas where superior living conditions for apartment residents have been provided, according to a recent report from Storage Café, based on data from Yardi Matrix. Gilbert, Ariz., ranks first nationally in terms of luxury apartments

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Is Your Community Charged and Ready for Electric Vehicles?

There was a time when electric cars were easy to spot. First, there was the Toyota Prius hybrid, slowly followed by the Chevy Volt and the Nissan Leaf. A little over a decade later, Tesla introduced the Model S. While a handful of other models were introduced during the same

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The Growing Cost of Capital for Multifamily Development

Uncertainties about inflation, supply chain and future Fed action have created a challenge, but not enough to outweigh demand. Cost of capital for multifamily projects continues to increase and will likely get higher. But an offsetting reality is that demand for rental housing remains robust. Upshot: Smart developers taking appropriate

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4 Tips to Develop a Healthy Community

It was a trend prior to the pandemic that has only accelerated over the last few years and shows no signs of slowing: People are prioritizing health and wellness when deciding where they want to live. They want their homes to be designed with better air and water quality and

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