Apartment starts, permits tick up YOY

Completions jumped 12% as units under construction fell in January.

February 2025 roundup: New multifamily products

Offerings this month include decorative acoustic baffles and a data-rich model of New York City.

AvalonBay sees strength in the mid-Atlantic

The REIT will continue to add properties in the suburbs and its expansion regions in 2025.

Builders, contractors testify in Congress on permitting issues

The NAHB told a Senate committee that environmental reviews often block or delay housing projects for years.

Apollo acquires Bridge for $1.5B

Salt Lake City-based Bridge manages approximately $50 billion in assets, primarily in the industrial and residential sectors.

Former Ecolab tower in St. Paul undergoes $68M conversion

The Stella will bring 178 units and 2,800 square feet of retail to the Minnesota city that passed rent control in 2021.

Elme Communities could be for sale

While analysts applauded the news, one wondered if President Donald Trump's efforts to scale back the government could create uncertainty around potential demand.

Marquette reorganizes leadership, adds new CFO

Jason Tennenbaum will join the C-suite, while Trevor Ryan and Jim Cunningham will lead Marquette Cos. and Marquette Management respectively.

Multifamily distress jumps 40 basis points to 13%

However, the industry’s servicing rate fell in January as delinquencies only ticked up slightly, according to Trepp.

UDR eyes second-half rent boost

Austin, Texas, and Nashville, Tennessee, are problematic for the REIT, but the coasts generally look strong.

Middle Street Partners finalizes $69M company recapitalization

The firm will target $1 billion of early-cycle developments and acquisitions.

RKW Residential expands marketing, operations leadership

The property manager has made four promotions and four new hires.

MAA sees concessions in Austin, Atlanta and Charlotte

The Memphis-based REIT expects new lease pricing to be down 1.5% and renewals to be in the 4.25%-4.5% range this year.

ARK Homes for Rent opens Atlanta office, creates new role

Andy Wu, formerly with ResiBuilt, will work with the executive team on growth opportunities.

After 6 months of decline, average rents rise again

While demand is expected to remain strong, policy uncertainty and interest rates could pose problems in the coming year, according to Yardi.

Jury awards over $6.6M to tenants in toxic mold lawsuit

The plaintiffs allege that their apartment’s mold problems left them with chronic health issues and led to a ceiling collapse.

Harbor Group acquires Dallas property

The firm sees an opportunity to acquire other newly built properties, according to Chief Investment Officer of Multifamily Yisroel Berg.

Colorado apartment pros launch $30M investment fund

The Denver-based firm will have $30 million in capital from Inceptiv to invest in middle-market value-add opportunities.

ACC expands graduate housing at UC Berkeley

The new property is one of many underway at the university, including the controversial People’s Park project.

Seattle, San Jose lead Essex’s portfolio

The REIT’s executives see a boost coming for Los Angeles, thanks to the film industry and preparations for the Olympics and World Cup.

Senators take aim at price-setting algorithms

A new bill is designed to ban the use of non-public information across all industries, including rental housing.

Trump tags steel, aluminum imports with 25% tariffs

The new duties build on actions from the president's first term while axing exemptions and product exclusions.

Navigating real estate under Trump 2.0

The new administration is bound to bring challenges and opportunities in the single-family rental market, writes Atlas Real Estate’s CEO.

Top cities for apartment conversions

The office-to-multifamily pipeline has grown by 28% over the past year, according to a new report.

Updated Feb. 24, 2025

Industry veteran joins Eagle Property Capital

Barry Chase has come out of semi-retirement to co-lead the company as a partner and managing principal.