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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.

Goodyear BTR Developer Inks $28.5M Refi

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

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Porter Kyle Market Intelligence Article

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

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Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix Holds Top 10 Ranking as Investment Activity Surges

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

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The Cleveland BTR Community Celebrates 50% Leased Benchmark

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

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PTK Spotlight: Arizona Residential Developers to Know in 2026

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

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Awards Categories & Finalists | SFR Industry Awards

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 –

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The Wayne Apartments Development

Project Spotlight: The Wayne Moves from Groundwork to Vertical Construction in Chandler

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,

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Market Momentum: Phoenix Metro Dominates Economic Growth

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

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Build-to-Rent: The Next Frontier in Real Estate Income Investing

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

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Porter Kyle Named a 2025 Influencers in Multifamily

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

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The Cleveland Exterior
Press Coverage

Arizona Projects The Cleveland Opens

Groundbreakings 1. Flexjet has broken ground on a $36M private terminal at Scottsdale Airport. The project includes a 9.5KSF office, 34KSF hangar, 9KSF terminal, 2.4KSF terrace and 29KSF underground car park. The terminal will be located at 15115 N. Airport Drive and is expected to open in late 2026. It

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The Wayne Apartments Development
Press Coverage

Ground broken on north Chandler townhomes

Developer Porter Kyle broke ground in mid-April on “The Wayne,” a $60 million townhomes-for-rent build in north Chandler, according to a news release. The 100-unit community is one of the only build-to-rent townhome developments in Chandler, the release claims, and is expected to help meet increased market demand for housing.

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Press Coverage

Porter Kyle Opens Metro Phoenix BTR Project

Locally based developer Porter Kyle has completed development of The Cleveland in Goodyear, Ariz. GOODYEAR, ARIZ. — Scottsdale, Arizona-based builder and developer Porter Kyle has completed development of The Cleveland, a build-to-rent (BTR) asset in Goodyear, which is in Phoenix’s West Valley. The 100-unit, townhome style property is Porter Kyle’s

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Press Coverage

The Cleveland BTR Community Welcomes Residents in Goodyear

Porter Kyle reached a key milestone on The Cleveland Build-to-Rent (BTR) project in Phoenix’s West Valley. The Scottsdale-based vertically integrated multifamily builder and developer recently commemorated the opening of the 100-unit townhome-style BTR community in Goodyear. The Cleveland’s newly completed clubhouse facility signals the imminent arrival of its first residents. Taylor Shultz,

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Press Coverage

The Wayne Breaks Ground

DEVELOPMENT: Porter Kyle breaks ground on Arizona BTR. Porter Kyle has broken ground on The Wayne, a $60 million BTR townhome community in Chandler, Arizona. This 100-unit development marks the firm’s eighth BTR project and its second in Chandler, offering a rare townhome rental option in the area. The Wayne

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The Wayne Apartments Development
Press Coverage

Porter Kyle Commences Construction on $60M Chandler BTR Townhome Development The Wayne

Porter Kyle, a Scottsdale-based vertically integrated multifamily builder and developer, broke ground on The Wayne, a roughly $60-million multifamily Build-to-Rent (BTR) project in Chandler, Arizona. Taylor Shultz, Partner of Porter Kyle, said, “Chandler is one of the region’s premier submarkets and continues to hold strong appeal across multiple demographic sectors.

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Press Coverage

Porter Kyle charging ahead with $175M in rental projects

Scottsdale-based Porter Kyle is charging ahead with $175 million worth of townhome rental projects in the Valley even as the rest of the nation takes a pause in construction. Developers in other parts of the U.S. are already seeing an 80% drop in multifamily starts. Taylor Shultz, partner of Porter

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Press Coverage

Chandler BTR Developer Breaks Ground

Porter Kyle broke ground on The Wayne, a $60-million multifamily Build-to-Rent (BTR) project in Chandler, Ariz. The 100-unit community is one of the only BTR townhome developments in Chandler. The project is Porter Kyle’s eighth BTR townhome community and is the firm’s second project in Chandler. The Wayne is expected

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Press Coverage

Chandler BTR Developer Breaks Ground

Porter Kyle broke ground on The Wayne, a $60-million multifamily Build-to-Rent (BTR) project in Chandler, Ariz. The 100-unit community is one of the only BTR townhome developments in Chandler. The project is Porter Kyle’s eighth BTR townhome community and is the firm’s second project in Chandler. The Wayne is expected

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The Prescott Clubhouse
Thought Leadership

Why Luxury Rentals Are Winning as Homeownership Slips Further Out of Reach

A new wave of wealth and a shifting affordability landscape are reshaping the housing market in Greater Phoenix — and redefining what “home” means for both affluent and aspiring residents. Between 2019 and 2023, the number of millionaire renters in Greater Phoenix rose by 519%, making it the fastest-growing millionaire hub in

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Thought Leadership

Project Spotlight: The Cleveland

$28.5 Million Refinance Validates Success of Porter Kyle’s Premier Build-to-Rent Community The Cleveland’s recent $28.5 million refinancing represents an important validation of Porter Kyle’s development strategy and execution capabilities in the competitive build-to-rent sector. This newly delivered 100-home community in Goodyear, Arizona has achieved remarkable success metrics that attracted significant

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Thought Leadership

Product Appeal: Top BTR Townhome Amenities Renters Seek

The build-to-rent (BTR) townhome market continues to gain momentum as more renters seek housing options that combine the comfort of single-family living with the flexibility of renting. For today’s renters, the appeal of a townhome goes well beyond square footage—it’s about lifestyle, convenience, and long-term livability. A recent Zillow study

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Phoenix, Arizona
Thought Leadership

Market Momentum: Phoenix Metro Dominates Economic Growth

Phoenix Metro clearly has 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

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Thought Leadership

Market Intelligence: Major Developments in Price Class Absorption

The multifamily sector is experiencing a fundamental shift in demand dynamics that extends far beyond headline absorption numbers. While the industry’s achievement of 530,000 net absorbed units over the past twelve months represents the strongest performance since the pandemic boom period, the most significant development lies in how this demand

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Thought Leadership

Project Spotlight: The Ashley – Chandler, AZ

A Vision That Hit the Mark When Porter Kyle set out to develop The Ashley, it wasn’t just building another set of rental homes—the BTR developer was anticipating what Chandler’s residents would want next. The firm saw a gap in the market for upscale, low-maintenance living with the feel of

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Thought Leadership

Phoenix Multifamily Market Outlook: Absorption, Demand, Development Trends, and the Rise of BTR Townhomes

The Phoenix multifamily market is in the midst of a dynamic period defined by record-setting absorption, strong rental demand, and evolving development patterns. Against a backdrop of shifting national housing trends, the metro is seeing robust activity in both traditional apartment construction and the fast-growing build-to-rent (BTR) sector, particularly townhome-style

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Thought Leadership

The Wayne Reaches Key Milestone – Construction Momentum Builds in Chandler

Porter Kyle’s $60-million The Wayne Build-to-Rent townhome community in Chandler just cleared a significant milestone that sets the stage for the entire development process to unfold. This month, crews completed the installation of seven storm tanks across The Wayne’s site, which means mass grading and pad development can now begin in

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