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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.
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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