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Explore original research and white papers from Brad Hunter and Hunter Housing Economics on housing markets, rental housing, development trends and investment performance
Welcome to the HHE Market Insight & Actionable Research
A BTR Insights Landing Page
This landing page is designed to provide investors, developers, builders, lenders, and housing professionals with original research, data-driven insights, and practical analysis to support smarter real estate decisions.
You'll find timely white papers, housing market commentary, site-specific studies, and expert perspectives on the economic and demographic trends shaping the future of housing.
Whether you're evaluating your next investment, navigating market shifts, or seeking a deeper understanding of where the industry is headed, our goal is simple: deliver research that helps you make more informed decisions with greater confidence.
Watch the launch video to learn what's ahead, and explore the new platform.
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The pulse of housing, development, and capital all in one place.
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Transforming Market Data Into Investment Confidence Through Evidence-Based Opportunity.
- Housing Demand/Supply Forecasts
- Population & Migration Analysis
- Competitive Market Intelligence
- Revenue & Pricing Opportunities
- Investor-Ready Market Validation
Actionable Whitepapers
What's changing, why it matters, & where the greatest opportunities exist to maximize IRR.
- Emerging Development Opportunities
- Demographic & Migration Trends
- Product & Pricing Strategy
- Value Creation & IRR Enhancement
- Policy & Regulation
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Nationally recognized housing economists featured in Forbes, CNBC, Bloomberg, WSJ, NYT, & other publications
- Market Forecasting & Economic Trends
- Build-to-Rent & Rental Housing
- Emerging Markets & Development Opportunities
- Demographic Shifts & Housing Demand
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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.
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, SFF & Housing
Florida Build-to-Rent Market Update
Where leasing is improving
The Surprising Resilience of Apartment Demand
Strong Absorption, Tightening Supply, and What Comes Next
Hunter Housing Economics 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
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