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📈 Data Point 

Private Credit Steps in as Bank Lending Tightens

Private credit is now filling the funding gap in multifamily deals. According to Bisnow, traditional banks are pulling back due to regulatory pressure and exposure limits. In response, debt funds and private lenders have ramped up activity—offering flexible terms and faster approvals. This trend is shifting how multifamily developers structure capital stacks in 2025. Read more.

🧭 Market Watch 

Baltimore Sees Leasing Surge Amid Slower Construction

Harbor Stone Advisors reports a steady rise in leasing activity across Baltimore City in Q2 2025, despite a cooling in new development. Vacancy dropped to 5.1%, and Class B properties led absorption. Investor interest is growing, especially in stabilized assets near Johns Hopkins and the Inner Harbor. The report suggests room for rent growth and repositioning.

🧾 Rule of the Day 

Rent Capture Ratio (RCR)

Rent Capture Ratio (RCR) measures how much of the area’s median income a property captures through rent.

Formula: RCR = (Annual Rent per Unit ÷ Median Household Income) × 100

A lower RCR (below 30%) means more affordability. Higher ratios may signal luxury positioning—or potential overpricing. This metric is key when balancing yield with tenant retention.

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$1B Housing Plan Emphasizes Job Access and Climate Resilience

Gilbane Development is leading a $1B affordable housing initiative tied to transit, jobs, and sustainability. The project—focused in major urban zones—will incorporate energy-efficient building systems, green roofs, and low-impact materials. A key goal is reducing the housing–commute gap for lower-income households while meeting ESG benchmarks. Know more.

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🏘 Deal Radar 

Scribner, NE

Consisting of 26 units of one-bedroom apartments, this property offers a good return on investment. It also has large common areas that can be put to multiple uses.

Greenville, MS

This property has 200 units spread across three stories within the same building. Besides residential units, some parts of the property can also be used for retail.

Birmingham, AL

Built in 1997 and renovated in 2018, this property has 640 units. It is located on the premier highway 280 near the Birmingham NSA.

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