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95.5%
National Apartment Occupancy
Q3 2026
253k
Net Absorption Units (YTD)
Q2 2026
+1.8%
Effective Rent Growth (YOY)
Q2 2026
380+
Markets Covered
Nationwide
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The Garage Premium: Unlocking Hidden NOI in Build to Rent
New research shows how attached garages are driving higher rents, improving resident retention, and creating long term value in BTR communities.
A new joint analysis by Hunter Housing Economics and Yardi Matrix examined more than 1,500 institutional rental townhome communities across the United States to quantify the financial impact of attached garages on rental performance.
The study found that garage-equipped townhome communities consistently achieve higher rents, stronger net operating income (NOI), and increased asset values compared to similar properties without garages.
Two-car garages generated annual rent premiums of up to $4,440 per unit and created approximately $38,000 in additional property value per unit when capitalized at market rates.
The findings suggest that attached garages are often one of the highest-return design features available to developers, particularly in suburban Sun Belt and Midwest markets where renter demand for storage, convenience, and single-family-style living continues to grow.
The Experts Behind the Insight
Meet the team bringing experience, data, and real-world perspective to every market we study.
Brad Hunter
President
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Sara Stearns
Manager of Consulting
Bryce Shevak
Principal Advisor
Chris Puleo
Principal Advisor
Audrey Herrero
Senior Consultant
Harrison Duncan
Senior Analyst
Erick Esparza
Senior Analyst
Bill Bailey
Consulting Advisor
Hunter Housing Economics Recent Insights
Expert perspectives on the trends, policies, and economic forces shaping housing markets across the country.
Through his Forbes contributions, Brad Hunter delivers timely analysis on the issues driving residential real estate today. From housing affordability and migration trends to market cycles, policy shifts, and development strategy, these articles provide data-driven insights for developers, investors, and housing professionals looking to better understand where the market is headed and how to position for what comes next
Market Insights in Focus
Housing Intelligence, Explained
HHE breaks down the housing trends, market data, and economic forces shaping residential real estate. From Build-to-Rent and SFR to development, demand, pricing, and investment strategy, these videos turn complex market signals into clear, actionable insights.
The Garage Premium Explained
How much more will renters pay?
The ROAD Act explained
What it means for Build-to-Rent, SFR & Housing
Build-To-Rent at an Inflection Point
The Supply Cliff & What Comes Next
Florida Build-to-Rent Market Update
Where leasing is improving
The Surprising Resilience of Apartment Demand
Strong Absorption, Tightening Supply, and What Comes Next
What BTR Renters Want Is Changing:
A Shift in Housing Preferences
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Managing Partner, Stellar Communities, Developer of over 3,000 residential units in Florida.
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President, Palm Land Development, LLC
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Haven Realty Capital
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