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Court orders closure of troubled Aurora, Colorado, property
The Edge at Lowry, which made national news during last year’s presidential campaign, has led state officials to propose new rules to beef up landlord-tenant laws.
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Opinion
Resolve to boost renters’ wellness with tailored fitness amenities
Apartments can incorporate new features around trends such as grounding, red light therapy and biohacking, says multifamily designer Mary Cook.
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2025 Outlook
3 development trends to watch this year
Starts are expected to bottom out in 2025, but well-capitalized developers see an opportunity to build with less competition on the horizon.
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Altman adds second phase to existing Orlando property
Residents of the 230 new units at Altis Grand Lake Willis will be able to access amenities at both sites, including a heated pool and recording studio.
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DEALS + STARTS
Gaia makes another Sun Belt acquisition
The firm believes there is a window of 12 to 18 months to buy assets at below replacement costs.
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EXECUTIVE MOVES
Hillpointe appoints new vice president of development
Former Waypoint Residential exec Jamie Telchin will lead the development team for Hillpointe’s Pointe Grand properties.
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FTC sues Greystar over alleged falsely advertised rent prices
The complaint filed Thursday charges that the country’s largest landlord failed to include information about numerous mandatory fees in its listings.
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FTC considers probe of single-family rental investors
The commission is looking to gather information on companies that own more than 1,000 homes.
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Q&A
Harrison Street remains bullish on student housing
The sector is stable and not directly tied to the performance of the overall economy, according to head of asset management Ben Mohns.
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Apartment industry reacts as LA fires burn
Multifamily companies waived fees and announced support for first responders and victims as some reports of price gouging emerged.
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Rent growth declines as changes loom in the year ahead
While supply growth and demand are strong, conditions are expected to change, according to Yardi Matrix.
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2025 Outlook
7 mixed-use projects to watch in 2025
Large-scale developments worth billions of dollars are underway across the country as the new year begins.
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New Funds
Continental Properties closes $210M development vehicle
CEO Jim Schloemer says the money will fund 14 to 16 properties totaling $1 billion in suburban locations.
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Aimco opens the door for sale or merger
The REIT’s board of directors has decided to explore alternatives to “unlock and maximize shareholder value.”
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The states that renters are moving into (and out of)
The most popular destinations are still in the South, while California and New York are falling behind.
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2025 Outlook
3 reasons deal flow will increase in 2025
With capital waiting and new assets hitting the market, transactions should get a boost this year.
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Firm brings design panache to its modular projects
Architecture firm AO has over 11,000 units in its pipeline, many of them affordable projects in California.
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DEALS + STARTS
Cityview acquires Los Angeles property for a reported $36M
The California-based firm bought Candela at a price “significantly below replacement cost,” according to CEO Sean Burton.
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PRODUCTS
5 smart home gadgets from CES
New innovations in smart deadbolts, water monitoring and electric vehicle charging were on display at the tech show in Las Vegas this week.
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2025 Outlook
Rent control, OZs, Section 8 and more: legislation to watch in 2025
Housing remains a hot-button topic as a new administration takes over this month.
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Greystar report notes what renters really want
Walk-in closets, natural light and fresh air ventilation were the biggest non-negotiables in Greystar’s recent amenity survey.
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DOJ amends RealPage complaint to include 6 major landlords
The Justice Department alleges that the companies participated in a pricing scheme to decrease competition.
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EXECUTIVE MOVES
New CEO named for ZRS Management
Darren Pierce talked with Multifamily Dive about his plans for the company.
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2025 Outlook
2025 to be a ‘transitional year’ for supply-demand trends
The Sun Belt markets will still feel the effects of new competition, but coastal metros will remain strong.
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Opinion
7 common multifamily security missteps
Apartment owners and managers can take these actions to help mitigate crime at their properties, according to California police officer Ryan Tujague.