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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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%.

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    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.

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    Multifamily permitting drops in urban areas

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

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    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.

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    Q&A

    Pratum CEO explains why he wants to acquire more properties

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

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    DEALS + STARTS

    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.

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    Houston tenant seeks $1M after unit ceiling collapses

    A lawsuit filed against the property owner, Commerce Capital Partners, alleges negligence.

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    Centralization tips from the REITs

    With shared services spread among multiple communities, public companies like EQR, UDR and AvalonBay are leading the way.

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    Opportunities abound in California despite challenges for developers

    Amid hurdles posed by regulatory complexities and shifting market dynamics, many firms remain bullish about the Golden State’s multifamily outlook.

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    The largest multifamily starts of July 2024

    Nashville, Tennessee; Buffalo, New York; and Tampa, Florida, have seen the launch of new projects valued at over $250 million each.

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    PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

    New Houston developer debuts first ground-up projects in San Antonio

    Vero Sade intends to expand its reach across the Sun Belt.

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    Hunter Pasteur Homes

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    Deals + Starts: Summer 2024

    Firms including Mill Creek, Greystar and Kushner made news in recent months.

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    Q&A

    Will New York City make landlords provide air conditioning?

    Coordinating any such mandate with the city's building decarbonization law requirements could reduce the burden it might create for building owners, climate chief Rohit Aggarwala explained.

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    DEALS + STARTS

    Sinatra makes $64M Florida buy

    The Cocoa Grand is the Western New York firm’s fifth purchase in the Sunshine State.

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    August 2024 roundup: New multifamily products

    Innovative surfaces and smart access control are among this month’s offerings.

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    RealPage lawyer says nonpublic information leads to lower rents

    On a call with reporters Monday, a company attorney said it aggregates and anonymizes data used in its pricing recommendations.

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    Deep Dive

    An air conditioning law, the first in its region, changed tenants’ rights in this Maryland county

    Montgomery County began requiring landlords to provide AC in 2020 amid climate concerns and renter complaints. Despite a shaky start, officials say things are going smoothly now.

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    Apartment starts increase monthly, but fall YOY

    Meanwhile, multifamily completions jumped 50% from last July and the number of units under construction dropped.

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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    Ark Homes for Rent brings in new CFO

    Wendy W. Gill will join the C-suite, while current CFO Gina Cabral will transition into another senior leadership position.

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    DOJ files antitrust lawsuit against RealPage

    The attorneys general of several states joined the suit, which accuses the company of an “unlawful scheme to decrease competition among landlords.”

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    MSCI: Multifamily prices fall 8.4% YOY

    As values continued to stabilize, apartment sales dropped 11% during July.

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    Deep Dive

    Should tenants have a right to cooling? More cities say yes amid record heat.

    As rental cooling standards pop up around the country, experts warn that they aren’t a perfect solution to the rising danger of scorching temperatures.