As we head into the final quarter of 2025, Porter Kyle is excited to bring you the latest insights shaping housing, investment, and development across Phoenix and beyond. In this edition, we cover key market trends—from the national housing shortage and rental rebound highlighted by JPMorgan and John Burns to Phoenix’s ongoing economic momentum fueled by tech giants like Nvidia and TSMC. We also explore how luxury rental communities are attracting high-net-worth residents, reflecting a broader shift in housing preferences as ownership becomes increasingly out of reach.
We’re also thrilled to share an update from the field: The Wayne in Chandler has completed all underground work, started foundation pours, and will begin vertical construction in the coming weeks. Each article in this newsletter offers actionable insights for investors, renters, and industry professionals alike. Don’t miss a beat—sign up to receive Porter Kyle updates directly and stay informed on the projects, trends, and opportunities driving the Valley’s housing and real estate market forward.
The first quarter of 2026 handed the BTR sector something it hasn’t had in a while: clarity. Not the kind that comes from wishful forecasting, but from actual data, absorption numbers that outpace expectations, a supply pipeline that’s finally contracting, and a broader affordability story that keeps funneling renters toward
Greater Phoenix continues to make a compelling case as a market where the long-term story and the near-term data are aligned. This spring, a convergence of migration trends, housing activity, corporate movement, and job creation is reinforcing the notion that the Valley’s growth isn’t a cycle, it’s a structural realignment.
Source: AZBigMedia The Phoenix housing market continues to evolve in ways that reflect both national pressures and uniquely local dynamics. From shifting investor behavior to changing renter demographics, the latest data paints a picture of a market that’s still growing—but doing so more thoughtfully than in the frenzied years of the early 2020s.
Sources: Arizona Commerce Authority – International Trade & Foreign Direct Investment Reports (2020–2025) / fDi Markets (by Financial Times) – U.S. state FDI project tracking and rankings / Bureau of Economic Analysis – Foreign Direct Investment in the United States (FDIUS) datasets / Greater Phoenix Economic Council – Regional investment announcements and summaries
8.5-acre site at Crismon Road and U.S. 60 will deliver three- and four-bedroom townhomes with direct-access garages and private backyards Porter Kyle received unanimous approval this month from the City of Mesa City Council for zoning entitlements for The Lincoln, an 8.5-acre townhome community planned at Crismon Road and Highway
Build-to-rent housing is experiencing a defining moment. After years of steady growth, the product type is poised to become a mainstream housing solution, driven by compelling economics, changing renter demographics, and a unique ability to deliver what today’s renters actually want: the space and feel of a single-family home without
Something fundamental is shifting in how Americans think about housing. The white picket fence and 30-year mortgage that defined success for previous generations are giving way to a new reality—one where renting isn’t just a temporary stop on the way to homeownership, but an intentional lifestyle choice. And nowhere is
Something remarkable is happening in the Valley of the Sun. Over the past year, Phoenix has swiftly become the place where America’s tech future is being built, attracting more than $210 billion in investments from some of the world’s biggest names in semiconductors and advanced manufacturing. It’s not just about
CHANDLER, ARIZ. — Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Porter Kyle has broken ground on The Wayne, a $60 million multifamily build-to-rent (BTR) project situated on an infill site at 1535 N. Dobson Road in Chandler. The first units are slated for delivery in spring 2026. The community will feature 100 one-, two- and
Phoenix closes out 2025 in a position that many Sunbelt markets would envy—powered by record job creation, a surge of high-profile corporate investment, nation-leading construction activity, and durable demand across multifamily and build-to-rent (BTR) housing. At the same time, the region is working through one of the most prolonged supply
The Counter-Intuitive Truth: Today’s Challenges Create Tomorrow’s Opportunities In a market experiencing widespread rent declines and elevated vacancy, suggesting now is the time to break ground on new build-to-rent projects might seem counterintuitive. But smart developers understand that real estate success isn’t about timing the market perfectly—it’s about positioning projects
Company: Porter Kyle Taylor Shultz is a partner of Porter Kyle, a Phoenix, AZ-based vertically integrated builder and developer that builds for its own portfolio and serves as a third-party general contractor on build-to-rent and multifamily projects for other developers. He brings over 20 years of experience in acquisition, development,
Build-to-rent housing is experiencing a defining moment. After years of steady growth, the product type is poised to become a mainstream housing solution, driven by compelling economics, changing renter demographics, and a unique ability to deliver what today’s renters actually want: the space and feel of a single-family home without
CHANDLER, ARIZ. — Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Porter Kyle has broken ground on The Wayne, a $60 million multifamily build-to-rent (BTR) project situated on an infill site at 1535 N. Dobson Road in Chandler. The first units are slated for delivery in spring 2026. The community will feature 100 one-, two- and
Company: Porter Kyle Taylor Shultz is a partner of Porter Kyle, a Phoenix, AZ-based vertically integrated builder and developer that builds for its own portfolio and serves as a third-party general contractor on build-to-rent and multifamily projects for other developers. He brings over 20 years of experience in acquisition, development,
BTR developer Porter Kyle closed a $28.5 million refinance for The Cleveland, a newly constructed 100-home build-to-rent community located at 1035 N. Sarival Avenue, Goodyear, AZ. The financing was arranged by Northmarq’s Debt & Equity team, led by Brandon Harrington and Tyler Woodard. Northmarq’s Harrington added, “The West Valley remains one of the most active and
Each year, PTK magazine — a publication of AZ Big Media — showcases the top people and projects to know in Arizona’s commercial real estate sector. Pulling from a competitive pool of nominations and the editorial board’s knowledge of the industry, this annual edition highlights 50 meaningful projects across all
In an environment where housing affordability, demographic shifts, and institutional capital are converging, Build-to-Rent (BTR) has quickly evolved from a niche development model to one of the most sought-after alternative real estate sectors. For wealth managers and RIAs, the strategy offers exposure to the long-term fundamentals of U.S. housing, paired
Goodyear, AZ, September 17, 2025 — Porter Kyle, a Scottsdale-based vertically integrated multifamily BTR developer and general contractor, announced the closing of a $28,500,000 refinance for The Cleveland, a newly constructed 100-home build-to-rent community located at 1035 N. Sarival Avenue, Goodyear, AZ. The financing was arranged by Northmarq’s Debt &
BTR developer Porter Kyle closed a $28.5 million refinance for The Cleveland, a newly constructed 100-home build-to-rent community located at 1035 N. Sarival Avenue, Goodyear, AZ. The financing was arranged by Northmarq’s Debt & Equity team, led by Brandon Harrington and Tyler Woodard. Northmarq’s Harrington added, “The West Valley remains one of the most active and
The Cleveland reached construction completion in July 2025 and recently held its grand opening, with 25% of homes already leased. Porter Kyle, a Scottsdale-based vertically integrated multifamily BTR developer and general contractor, announced the closing of a $28,500,000 refinance for The Cleveland, a newly constructed 100-home build-to-rent community located at 1035
Early on in Connect CRE’s 2025 Summer Leadership Series, we presented the views of four key industry figures on hedging strategies for the current market volatility. Unsurprisingly, the question is one that many industry leaders have considered, and here we present responses from four more. Below you’ll find insights from Daniel
At the July meeting of the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee, the benchmark effective federal funds rate was left unchanged. The FOMC last cut the EFFR, by a quarter point, in November 2024, and as 2025 began, it was expected that the committee would continue to loosen monetary policy.
For the third year in a row, Connect CRE is launching a summer Leadership Series. This year, the focus is on the near-term prospects for commercial real estate, and we have asked key industry executives for their assessments. For the inaugural installment, we asked about the likelihood of a general
BTR/Land Deal of the Year This award will recognize the best BTR or land deal of the past year. Factors to consider include land acquisition to entitlement and construction, deal size, due diligence, community relations and sale structure. Finalists: ARK Homes for Rent – The Station at Kentmere Berkadia –
Taylor Shultz Taylor Shultz, Partner at Porter Kyle, leads a Phoenix-based builder and developer focused on townhome-style build-to-rent multifamily projects. Shultz brings more than two decades of expertise in multifamily acquisitions, development, financing, and management, with Porter Kyle overseeing three BTR developments totaling about $150 million in entitlements across Phoenix’s
8.5-acre site at Crismon Road and U.S. 60 will deliver three- and four-bedroom townhomes with direct-access garages and private backyards Porter Kyle received unanimous approval this month from the City of Mesa City Council for zoning entitlements for The Lincoln, an 8.5-acre townhome community planned at Crismon Road and Highway
The Cleveland, Porter Kyle’s 100-home build-to-rent community in Goodyear, has hit a significant milestone by reaching 50% leased just months after its grand opening. The achievement reflects strong market reception for thoughtfully designed single-family rental living in one of Phoenix’s most dynamic growth corridors. “Hitting the 50% leased benchmark is
The first quarter of 2026 handed the BTR sector something it hasn’t had in a while: clarity. Not the kind that comes from wishful forecasting, but from actual data, absorption numbers that outpace expectations, a supply pipeline that’s finally contracting, and a broader affordability story that keeps funneling renters toward
Greater Phoenix continues to make a compelling case as a market where the long-term story and the near-term data are aligned. This spring, a convergence of migration trends, housing activity, corporate movement, and job creation is reinforcing the notion that the Valley’s growth isn’t a cycle, it’s a structural realignment.
Source: AZBigMedia The Phoenix housing market continues to evolve in ways that reflect both national pressures and uniquely local dynamics. From shifting investor behavior to changing renter demographics, the latest data paints a picture of a market that’s still growing—but doing so more thoughtfully than in the frenzied years of the early 2020s.
Sources: Arizona Commerce Authority – International Trade & Foreign Direct Investment Reports (2020–2025) / fDi Markets (by Financial Times) – U.S. state FDI project tracking and rankings / Bureau of Economic Analysis – Foreign Direct Investment in the United States (FDIUS) datasets / Greater Phoenix Economic Council – Regional investment announcements and summaries
Something fundamental is shifting in how Americans think about housing. The white picket fence and 30-year mortgage that defined success for previous generations are giving way to a new reality—one where renting isn’t just a temporary stop on the way to homeownership, but an intentional lifestyle choice. And nowhere is
Something remarkable is happening in the Valley of the Sun. Over the past year, Phoenix has swiftly become the place where America’s tech future is being built, attracting more than $210 billion in investments from some of the world’s biggest names in semiconductors and advanced manufacturing. It’s not just about
Phoenix closes out 2025 in a position that many Sunbelt markets would envy—powered by record job creation, a surge of high-profile corporate investment, nation-leading construction activity, and durable demand across multifamily and build-to-rent (BTR) housing. At the same time, the region is working through one of the most prolonged supply
The Counter-Intuitive Truth: Today’s Challenges Create Tomorrow’s Opportunities In a market experiencing widespread rent declines and elevated vacancy, suggesting now is the time to break ground on new build-to-rent projects might seem counterintuitive. But smart developers understand that real estate success isn’t about timing the market perfectly—it’s about positioning projects
Multifamily Investment Momentum Builds Despite Market Headwinds The multifamily sector continues to attract significant investor attention as we close out 2025. Improved capital access and rising transaction volumes are working to offset lingering economic uncertainties. Recent market reports from CBRE, RealPage, and MSCI paint a picture of cautious optimism, though
Phoenix continues to demonstrate its staying power as a top-tier multifamily market, maintaining its position as the 10th-ranked market in PwC and Urban Land Institute’s prestigious Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2026 report. This marks the second consecutive year Phoenix has held within the top 10 markets to watch, signaling sustained confidence
Porter Kyle’s $60-million The Wayne build-to-rent townhome community in Chandler continues to move full steam ahead—this time with visible momentum above ground. The development has officially completed all underground utilities and stormwater systems, paving the way for foundation work and vertical construction to begin. “Finishing underground is a huge milestone,” said Taylor Shultz,
Phoenix Metro has clearly established itself as America’s undisputed economic powerhouse. Proof point No. 1: Eight Phoenix-area cities now rank among the top 10 municipalities nationwide with the strongest economic growth. If you want more evidence: the Phoenix metro achieved an extraordinary GDP growth between 2019 and 2023, while business