Is Single Family Rental Rate Growth Decelerating in the Back Half of 2022?
The September run-up in interest rates currently has the conventional 30-year mortgage rate trending near 6.5%.
The spike in mortgage rates has only put more pressure on the affordability picture, with renting continuing to be the more attractive option relative to purchasing a home. As a result, this dynamic continues to fuel strong demand for rentals and persisting strength in leasing momentum for the single-family REITs.
Even after going through a strong peak leasing season, the single-family REITs continue to operate from a position of strength. The persisting record low turnover rates have kept occupancy levels near historical highs, as many residents are opting to renew leases over testing the market with the risk of signing at a higher market rental rate.
The strong leasing momentum could present more revenue upside potential if seasonality on new lease rates does not return in full force.
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To assess the state of US franchise systems, we leverage franchise disclosure documents and other industry data sources to look at quantitative and qualitative factors including unit economics, franchisee to franchisee valuation metrics, interest in growth from franchisees, development incentives, category dynamics, investment costs and US franchise closures. Our focus is on US franchise brands, noting company-owned brands have more control over unit growth outlooks.
Co-living benefits from rapid urbanization. Additionally, a young population (median age of 30) and a millennial population are sustaining an evolving housing demand impacted by weakening affordability.
