2024’s top multifamily events

Multifamily Dive has you covered with a full list of the industry conferences, expos and meetings for the rest of the year.

Updated April 30, 2024

Timberlane Partners pays $40.5M for Denver deal

The Seattle-based firm faced competition to secure the property, where it plans a light renovation.

Apartment starts drop 6% YOY

In a sign that supply is burning off, completions in August jumped 80%, while projects under construction fell 15%.

U.S. Development completes mixed-use project in Philadelphia’s Fishtown

The industrial-style Frankford Grand opened for leasing on Sept. 18.

Fed cuts rates, but is more needed?

Apartment industry leaders say the central bank’s action had already been baked into the 10-year Treasury.

Family of woman killed in Maryland apartment fire sues property manager

The wrongful death lawsuit seeks $2.3 million from the owner and operator of Arrive Silver Spring.

Troubled Aurora, Colorado, apartments draw national attention

While management claimed that gangs took over its properties this summer, residents and city officials highlighted multiple code violations.

30-story student housing tower rises from infill lot in Austin

Located near The University of Texas at Austin, MDL Group’s Icon will be open for the 2025 school year.

Developers look for deals on dirt

Generational property owners are in a position to wait, while those who have recently purchased land may be more motivated to sell.

Amherst Group names new general counsel

Peter Campbell was previously in the same role for Lendlease in the Americas.

New York-based firm makes $102M bet on Atlanta through new fund

LRE Management also added PGA golfer Patrick Cantlay as a member of its advisory board.

Owners of more than 8,000 units sue NJ town over new fees

Among other requirements, landlords in Edison must pay $100 per unit per year.

Minnesota bans pot smoking, vaping in multifamily properties

The restriction, which went into effect this summer, does not apply to approved medical use.

Gindi Equities makes $13.5M sale in North Carolina

The New York City firm originally bought the Cedar Ridge Apartments in 2021.

Lynd assigned an 11,000-unit portfolio

The original owners purchased the 50 properties as a value-add play but ran into problems when interest rates rose and costs increased.

New Mast Capital Florida property caters to nearby healthcare workers

The Harlow is located next to a new $250 million hospital in Wesley Chapel, Florida.

Freddie Mac names new CEO

Diana Reid brings more than four decades of banking, real estate, capital markets and affordable housing experience to the company.

Illinois property managers barred from retaliation

The Landlord Retaliation Act, which prohibits rent increases or evictions in response to a tenant complaint, puts landlords in a defensive position, an industry official said.

Trepp: Delinquency, servicing rates hit highs not seen in years

Distressed CMBS loans increased across commercial real estate last month, but apartment issues stood out.

Rents remain flat ahead of potential rate cut this month

The national average rent has fallen by $1, ending six months of gains, while YOY rent growth holds steady at 0.8%.

RealPage allows customers nationwide to remove nonpublic data

The DOJ’s recent suit against the firm could be a warning to companies to look closely at what data is being provided, who has access to it and how it is being used, according to a lawyer.

Multifamily permitting drops in urban areas

Higher interest rates and supply chain concerns have taken a toll on apartments, according to the NAHB.

Fannie, Freddie announce tenant protection plans for housing portfolios

The GSEs’ borrowers must provide advance notices of rent increases and lease expirations, among other requirements.

Pratum CEO explains why he wants to acquire more properties

Shah Alam thinks ownership will complement the existing services his management firm offers.

Canadian firm buys 4 properties from Lennar’s Quarterra

QuadReal Property Group picked up 1,400 units total in Colorado, North Carolina, Arizona and Maryland.