RADCO launches value-add brand with 615-unit apartment buy

With the purchase of Legacy at Riverdale, the Atlanta-based firm makes its first acquisition of this cycle.

By Leslie Shaver • May 16, 2025

CMBS delinquencies for apartments reach highest point since 2015

The rate has risen 524 basis points over the past 12 months, according to Trepp.

By Leslie Shaver • May 14, 2025

Virginia leads the way for MAA

The Memphis-based REIT has seen turnover improve, but new lease rates are still declining year over year.

By Leslie Shaver • May 13, 2025

Trump proposes cutting $33B in HUD funding, including Section 8

The budget proposal prioritizes state-based grants over federal aid, and would include a two-year cap on rental assistance for adults without disabilities.

By Mary Salmonsen • May 12, 2025

How investors are closing deals despite Treasury volatility

In this environment, success depends on “disciplined underwriting, aggressive stress testing and staying flexible,” according to an executive.

By Leslie Shaver • May 12, 2025

International multifamily investors undeterred by US trade turbulence

While a majority of foreign financiers have a negative outlook for U.S. property, 44% still plan to grow their holdings in 2025, according to a new report.

By Mary Salmonsen • May 9, 2025

CAPREIT acquires 2 Maryland properties

The North Bethesda, Maryland-based firm has dedicated $5 million toward upgrades, which will include a refresh of building exteriors, amenities and common areas.

By Leslie Shaver • May 9, 2025

Essex sees new lease rents turn positive

Despite its strong first quarter, the West Coast REIT didn’t raise guidance, citing economic uncertainty.

By Leslie Shaver • May 8, 2025

EQR hits all-time low for turnover

The 7.9% rate was due in part to the Chicago-based REIT’s centralized renewal process, according to COO Michael Manelis.

By Leslie Shaver • May 6, 2025

American South Capital Partners buys New Orleans apartment property

The firm utilized Community Development Block Grant dollars to make the underwriting feasible amid rising insurance costs.

By Leslie Shaver • May 5, 2025

Three Steps Properties buys troubled Oakland apartments for $78M

An affiliate of Union Labor Life Insurance Co. sold the 206-unit Zo residential tower.

By Leslie Shaver • May 2, 2025

Altus Equity Group acquires 1,225 units in Texas

The Odessa Multifamily Portfolio boasts a 92% occupancy rate and a forecasted year-one yield exceeding 10%.

By Leslie Shaver • May 1, 2025

Apartment deal volume jumps 7%, hitting $30B in Q1

While recent tariff news has had a “dizzying effect” on the public equity and bond markets, multifamily performance “never responds to shocks in a single quarter,” the MSCI report said.

By Leslie Shaver • April 29, 2025

Why student housing is bucking the transaction freeze

As property sales have faltered for traditional multifamily, a Coastal Ridge executive notes that off-campus property sales have remained healthy.

By Leslie Shaver • April 25, 2025

Ashcroft Capital buys Orlando property from DR Horton

Birchstone Waterleigh will be the New York City-based firm’s seventh acquisition in the area.

By Leslie Shaver • April 24, 2025

Kennedy Wilson, Tokyu Land team up for $200M investment

The firms created a platform to provide preferred equity and mezzanine real estate investments for multifamily and industrial projects nationwide.

By Leslie Shaver • April 23, 2025

Starts fall 10% YOY amid constrained conditions

Both the number of apartments under construction and those completed declined in March.

By Leslie Shaver • April 22, 2025

Georgia apartment complex sells for record price

A private buyer from Tennessee bought the Valdosta property for $18.3 million.

By Leslie Shaver • April 21, 2025

CMBS delinquencies soar

The March rate is the highest since December 2015, according to Trepp.

By Leslie Shaver • April 14, 2025

Vistria raises more than $2.5B for affordable housing

The firm has already acquired 7,000-plus units with the fund, which launched in March 2023.

By Leslie Shaver • April 14, 2025

San Francisco property goes into receivership

The $980 million portion of the $1.5 billion senior loan backing Parkmerced went delinquent in March, along with its $275 million mezzanine loan.

By Leslie Shaver • April 11, 2025

More Baltimore conversions face foreclosure

An LLC controlled by Philadelphia-based PMC Property Group has defaulted on a $16.4 million loan, while an entity controlled by Chasen Cos. declared bankruptcy on a second building.

By Leslie Shaver • April 10, 2025

Greystar approaches 1M apartments under management

The firm’s ownership growth occurred organically, while the absorption of Atlanta-based owner and developer Wood Partners’ units fueled its operational expansion.

By Leslie Shaver • April 9, 2025

$501M portfolio deal pushes Morgan past 100,000 units

The Pennsylvania-based firm acquired 3,054 apartments from Trilogy Real Estate Group across eight Midwestern states.

By Leslie Shaver • April 8, 2025

2 Houston properties face issues

One asset’s value declined 56% after damage from a windstorm and Hurricane Beryl.

By Leslie Shaver • April 7, 2025