Harbor Group International is set to acquire five multifamily properties in Greater Boston for $740 million, adding over 2,700 housing units to their existing portfolio of 978 units. The new acquisitions have achieved over 95% occupancy as of July 2025. The Boston real estate market is showing strong multifamily fundamentals, with limited new supply. Despite a higher percentage of homes sold to investors, traditional homebuyers are retreating, leading to a market environment where smaller investors are gaining opportunities amid fewer sales overall.
Harbor Group International is acquiring five 1970s-era multifamily properties in Greater Boston for $740 million, totaling over 2,700 housing units, with 95% occupancy as of July 2025.
The addition of these Boston properties will deepen Harbor Group's presence in a market with strong multifamily fundamentals, enhancing their operating footprint and local market knowledge.
In Q1 2025, 27% of all US homes sold were purchased by investors, the highest share in five years, signifying a shift in the home-buying landscape.
While 85% of investors are mom-and-pop operations owning 1-5 properties, large institutional investors sold 76% more properties than they bought, indicating a changing trend in market dynamics.
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