SFRhubBlog

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

Big-city dwellers are better off renting than buying a home everywhere, analysis says

In 21 of the 50 largest U.S. metros, the typical monthly cost of owning is at least 50% more expensive than the typical monthly cost of rent

May 3, 20243 min read

Metro Phoenix is sprouting the most build-to-rent communities. Here's why

Thousands of new homes have gone up in metro Phoenix during the past few years that homebuyers can't purchase.

Mar 20, 20244 min read

These are the 10 happiest cities in America—none of them are in Florida

Fremont, California is the happiest city in America

Mar 5, 20242 min read

The 10 U.S. cities where renters’ incomes go the furthest—No. 1 is in California

half of U.S. renters put more than 30% of their income toward their rent

Feb 19, 20243 min read

Where Are the Most and Least Affordable US Single-Family Rental Markets?

California and Florida metro areas have the least affordable rental costs in the country

Nov 27, 20234 min read

Young, rich workers are fleeing New York and California—here's where they're going

Florida is the No. 1 state bringing in and keeping the young and rich

Sep 27, 20232 min read

Housing: It's cheaper to buy than rent in only 4 major US cities, study shows

There are only four U.S. metros where the majority of properties are cheaper to buy than rent.

Jun 20, 20234 min read

Thinking of renting a single-family home? These are the 10 fastest-growing markets

Nationwide, single-family rentals have grown in price at a dramatically higher rate than apartments

Feb 21, 20232 min read

Potential Homebuyers Opting to Rent Rather Than Buy

There are now 2.6 million high-earners living in rentals in the U.S. and among them are many millionaire renters.

Feb 8, 20235 min read

US Population Growth Is Showing Signs of a Post-Pandemic Rebound

Texas nabbed the largest population gains in 2022, while Florida was the fastest growing state.

Feb 7, 20232 min read

‘Supply problem’ is keeping housing unaffordable, expert says

New home listings declined by 22%, according to a Redfin report

Jan 23, 20232 min read

Housing Breaks People’s Brains

Supply skepticism and shortage denialism are pushing against the actual solution to the housing crisis: building enough homes.

Jan 16, 20235 min read

The U.S. Needs More Housing Than Almost Anyone Can Imagine

For Americans to live a productive, prosperous, happy life, homes need to be truly abundant.

Jan 14, 20238 min read

Texas has four of the nation’s 10 largest home-start markets

Four of the top 10 U.S. markets for housing starts are in the Lone Star State, according to a new ranking from real estate data firm Zonda.

Aug 25, 20222 min read

The US Will Need More Than 4M New Apartments By 2035

Specifically, the US needs to build 266,000 new apartments each year to meet rising demand.

Aug 23, 20222 min read

Cost of Owning a Home Surges Above the Cost of Renting One

A new report shows that having a mortgage is far more expensive than having a lease.

Aug 16, 20222 min read

Biden is doubling down on dense, affordable housing

US president Joe Biden wants to close a 15-year housing shortage in just five years.

Aug 10, 20224 min read

Rising Rates Could Keep Some Home Sellers on the Sidelines

51% of US homeowners holding a mortgage have rates less than 4%.

Apr 21, 20222 min read

Everybody Wants a Piece of the Housing Crunch

Institutional investors buying homes for SFR are competing with homeowners investing equity and digital house flippers.

Apr 4, 20222 min read

Here Are the Markets at Risk for Falling Home Prices

CoreLogic’s Market Risk Indicator points to Worcester, Mass.; Kalamazoo, Mich., among others.

Mar 27, 20222 min read