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    2025’s top multifamily conferences

    Multifamily Dive has you covered with a full list of the industry events, expos and meetings on tap for this year.

    Updated Jan. 30, 2025
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    DEALS + STARTS

    Sunstone Two Tree enters San Diego

    The California-based firm bought Terraza Hills, a property built in 1976 and still in its original condition, for $45 million.

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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    NRP Group names 3 new third-party construction VPs

    Kevin Glenn, Noah Soven and Matt Tryder will cover Florida, the Carolinas and the Northeast, respectively.

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    Q&A

    McCourt’s ‘supercharged’ real estate efforts pay off

    Frank McCourt and his company may have sold the Dodgers, but the firm still has high hopes for Los Angeles.

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    Trump administration considers using federal land for affordable housing

    Western states could be the most impacted, according to a Wall Street Journal report, but some advocates say the move is unlikely to meet the biggest housing needs in high-cost markets.

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    FHFA reverses part of Biden’s Renters Bill of Rights

    U.S. Federal Housing Director Bill Pulte has vacated the advance notice requirements for housing funded by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.

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    DEALS + STARTS

    Fogelman grabs Houston-area property

    The Memphis-based firm acquired Advenir at Eagle Creek in Humble, Texas, and rebranded the asset as The Fenwick.

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    New Funds

    The Bascom Group launches fund targeting $500M in acquisitions

    The new Rule 506(c) fund is geared toward value-add and distressed apartment acquisitions.

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    Opinion

    Expenses that multifamily investors can — and can’t — deduct

    Understanding the nuances of tax write-offs is essential for any investor aiming to optimize their bottom line, writes an industry executive.

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    Apartment sales increase 7% to $7.5B

    Cap rates rose 20 basis points compared to February 2024, averaging 5.6% for the month.

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    Deals + Starts: March 2025

    Firms including Hamilton Zanze, RangeWater and Cordish Cos. made news in recent months.

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    Canton, Ohio, sues developer for $6M over unpaid loan

    The city alleges that Historic Hercules LLC and its associated developers have not made payments on a $2 million loan in six years.

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    PRODUCTS

    March 2025 roundup: New multifamily products

    Highlights this month include storage solutions for parking spaces and gem-like bathroom fixtures.

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    Why Bainbridge decided to launch its first fund

    The firm expects to raise $250 million to acquire 1990s and newer apartments at discounts to replacement cost in the Sun Belt and mid-Atlantic markets.

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    New survey highlights insurance challenges for areas beyond the coasts

    The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis report shows that premiums rose 45% from 2023 to 2024 for apartment owners in the Upper Midwest.

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    New Funds

    Clear targets $300M for affordable housing

    The Chicago firm wants to acquire distressed workforce housing in secondary and tertiary markets around the country.

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    Property managers turn to tech to solve their biggest challenges

    While technology can ease the workload for on-site staff, many companies are looking to strike a balance with the human touch.

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    Avanti adds development arm

    The Denver-based firm is bringing in D.R. Horton and Wood Partners vet Kyle Henderson to head up the new venture.

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    Placemakr launches apartment-style pop-up hotel in Washington, D.C.

    Placemakr Buzzard Point, offering furnished units for short-term stays within a luxury apartment complex, opens as travelers increasingly seek flexible accommodations. 

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    The ABCs of apartments: Demystifying the debate over asset classes

    In what is often a heated topic, industry pros differ on what constitutes a class A, B and C building.

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    Apartment completions fall

    Multifamily starts rose month over month in February, while single-family hit a 12-month high.

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    NAA announces latest class of future multifamily leaders

    The Diversity Leadership Program includes mentorship and education opportunities for young professionals from varied backgrounds.

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    Fed holds main rate steady, forecasts higher inflation, slower growth

    “Growth looks like it’s maybe moderating a bit, consumer spending moderating a bit, but still at a solid pace,” Fed Chair Jerome Powell said during a press conference.

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    EPA announces review of WOTUS rule

    Industry associations applauded the agency’s move to reduce permitting costs with its new definition.

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    DEALS + STARTS

    RangeWater acquires DFW property

    In a challenging environment for transactions, the firm found an off-market property to add to its Texas portfolio.