Top Performing Multifamily Rental Markets for Q1 2016
The multifamily market fundamentals continue to trend upward because of many factors. Homeownership isn’t as strong as it was since the recession, foreign investments reached new heights and rents are higher because of age-related demographics, which was highlighted in a previous article. By reading this article, Q1 2016 data from Reis gives us an opportunity [...]
How Much do Apartment Renters Pay for Utilities?
When renting, we all know that once a month we write a check to the landlord. Within the payment are some basic utilities that are covered as well. By taking a read of this article, data from the American Community Survey shows what portion of renters have their utilities included in their monthly rent check [...]
How do Multifamily Renters Get to Work?
Did you know, that we could tell how you commute to work by what type of renter you are? We know that in larger cities, the longer the commute the more public transportation is being used. Meanwhile, smaller buildings and more suburban areas tend to have higher rates of automobile use. By reading this article, [...]
Are Small Buildings More Family Friendly?
Having a family and trying to find the right place to live is quite the equation to figure out, especially when trying to provide the right environment for your children. We have seen that the smaller buildings in larger suburban areas tend to have a higher unit size, which make them more desirable to renters [...]
Arbor Realty Trust Completes the Acquisition of Arbor Commercial Mortgage’s Agency Platform
Uniondale, NY, July 15, 2016 -- Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ABR) (the “Company”) announced today that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Arbor Commercial Mortgage’s (“ACM’s”) agency platform for $276 million. The purchase price was paid with $138 million in stock, $88 million in cash and with the issuance of a $50 [...]
Multifamily in 2016: Four Key Trends
The first half of 2016 has seen steady growth in the apartment sector. While demographic trends are still strongly favoring the multifamily industry, some markets and properties — particularly those on the higher end — are beginning to see a slowdown in rent growth. Let’s examine that, and a few other trends to keep an [...]