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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May 42 min read
Veteran analyst unveils bold interest rate prediction
An analyst with over 50 years of experience says this may happen to interest rates.
Dec 18, 20233 min read
There’s only one type of inflation left
If you’re still worried about inflation, it’s probably safe to start relaxing.
Oct 2, 20237 min read
Build-to-Rent Units Move Into Master-Planned Communities
Developers, investors and architects weigh in on the rising trend.
Aug 18, 20233 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.
Feb 13, 20237 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 6, 20231 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
Jan 24, 20234 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 21, 20238 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 14, 20232 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 8, 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 6, 20235 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.
Oct 1, 20229 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, 20223 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.
Sep 13, 20224 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 9, 20222 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%
Aug 23, 20228 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 22, 20222 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 19, 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 12, 20224 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, 20222 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
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