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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.
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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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Retrieved from Avanti Residetial.
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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Retrieved from National Apartment Association on March 21, 2025Q&A
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.