This Week in SFR/BTR Invitation Homes made the biggest move in institutional SFR this year: acquiring ResiBuilt for $89 million to bring build-to-rent construction in-house. Meanwhile, Trump floated two major housing proposals at once—a 401(k) down payment plan for Davos and a $200 billion mortgage bond directive
This Week in SFR/BTR 2026 arrives with a clear signal: the Great Housing Reset is underway. Incomes are finally rising faster than home prices for the first time since the Great Recession. Meanwhile, SFR rents climb 2.3% while multifamily flatlines at 0.3%. The divergence tells you everything
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This Week in SFR/BTR 64,200 BTR units under construction nationwide. Phoenix alone: 11,500. The birthplace of build-to-rent is doubling down. Meanwhile, institutional scattered-site acquisitions remain muted. Small investors dominate deal flow in every major market we track. The pattern is consistent. The implication is hard to ignore.
Center Park Group has completed its 12th build-to-rent community in Charleston, while Blackstone is expanding its rental housing investments across various sectors due to high demand. Additionally, the multifamily apartment market is resetting amid persistent homeownership challenges, and rental prices continue to rise, driving affordability concerns. Center Park Group has
The build-to-rent (BTR) market is gaining momentum in 2025, with modest rent growth and increased operating expenses. Despite regional variations, strong demand from diverse demographics is driving robust construction and high completions, particularly in Texas and Phoenix, while national apartment rents are showing signs of recovery amid high supply in
The U.S. multifamily rental market experienced modest growth in early Q2 2025, with average asking rents increasing slightly, despite a decline in the national occupancy rate to its lowest in over a decade. The build-to-rent sector continues to gain momentum both in the U.S., driven by high demand
Build-to-rent communities continue to rise as a prominent trend in real estate, offering professionally managed rental homes that appeal to both younger families and empty nesters, while multifamily built-for-rent construction starts are up nearly 11% from last year. Additionally, housing starts for buildings with five or more units showed significant
David Howard, CEO of the National Rental Home Council, discusses key challenges and trends in the single-family rental housing industry, highlighting the critical issue of housing supply shortage and the growing importance of build-to-rent communities as a potential solution. Howard explains how institutional investors are innovating in the rental space
The single-family rental (SFR) sector showcased resilience in Q1 2025, with Invitation Homes (NYSE: INVH) and American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE: AMH) reporting robust performances. While both companies navigated market challenges adeptly, their strategic approaches highlighted a divergence in operations and growth trajectories. 🔍 Financial Highlights * Invitation Homes (INVH): Reported a
In the first quarter of 2025, the build-to-rent sector experienced modest rent growth amid rising operational costs, with notable regional variations. As renters become more influential and single-family rentals gain popularity, developers are adapting to shifting demands and economic pressures. Meanwhile, the short-term rental market faces increased regulatory challenges, though
The single-family rental (SFR) market has evolved from a niche of individual landlords to a sophisticated arena where institutional players like Invitation Homes, managing over 80,000 homes, deploy advanced financing strategies to drive growth. Yet the principles behind their success aren’t reserved for the titans alone. Whether you
The Quiet Transformation of America's Housing Market The single-family rental (SFR) sector is undergoing a historic transformation. What was once the domain of small, local investors is rapidly evolving into a sophisticated institutional asset class—though this revolution is still in its early stages. During a recent property