Apartment REITs predict improvements in 2025

As new apartment deliveries slow in the second half of the year, multifamily's biggest public companies see the opportunity for rent gains.

By Leslie Shaver • March 6, 2025

HUD cancels Section 4 contracts at affordable housing orgs

The department reportedly intends to move grant distribution for smaller companies away from intermediaries.

By Mary Salmonsen • March 6, 2025

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Top 5 stories from Multifamily Dive

A roundup of some of Multifamily Dive’s top stories of 2024.

By Multifamily Dive staff

Tax break programs help spur downtown DC office-to-residential conversions

The Housing in Downtown Program has supported three housing conversion projects to date, while a new program will provide tax breaks to projects that convert offices to “anything” in the city’s business corridor.

By Danielle McLean • March 5, 2025

Canceled mixed-use project leaves enormous hole in West Hollywood

Developer Charles Co. will need six to nine months and 27,000 dump trucks of dirt to fill in the excavated site.

By Mary Salmonsen • March 5, 2025

Baron breaks ground on Miami-area transit-oriented tower

Metro Parc North will add 661 units next to a Tri-Rail station in Hialeah, Florida.

By Mary Salmonsen • March 4, 2025

Multifamily firms announce hirings, promotions

Leadership changes were on tap this year at many of the country’s top apartment firms.

By Multifamily Dive Staff • March 3, 2025

Miami developer breaks ground on $1B transit-oriented project

Upland Park, located near a bus terminal facility, will feature 2,000 apartments and retail and commercial space at full buildout.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 28, 2025

Sares Regis turns California parking lot into much-needed housing

Avelle will add over 300 market-rate and affordable units near Google, LinkedIn and Microsoft offices in Mountain View, California.

By Mary Salmonsen • Updated March 3, 2025

Where to find incentives for conversion projects

Adaptive reuse developers may be eligible for tax breaks, grants or government aid under a range of city and state programs.

By Mary Salmonsen • Feb. 28, 2025

Camden looks to become more aggressive in 2025

The REIT plans to pursue acquisition and development opportunities as new supply falls in its key markets.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 27, 2025

Robot utilizes AI to construct walls in 1 day

PulteGroup said the machine, piloted on a Florida jobsite, could help address labor availability and the need to build more efficiently and sustainably.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 27, 2025

Apartment starts, permits tick up YOY

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

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 26, 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.

By Mary Salmonsen • Feb. 25, 2025

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.

By Mary Salmonsen • Feb. 25, 2025

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.

By Mary Salmonsen • Feb. 18, 2025

How signage impacts ROI in multifamily properties

Increase value and occupancy with these simple signage guidelines.

By Tom Schnurr • Feb. 18, 2025

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.

By Mary Salmonsen • Feb. 13, 2025

Top cities for apartment conversions

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

By Mary Salmonsen • Updated Feb. 24, 2025

Overcoming common challenges in multifamily shower construction

For multifamily and hospitality construction professionals, addressing the challenges of shower installations has never been easier with Tile Redi’s innovative solutions.

Feb. 10, 2025

JPI’s Scott Turner confirmed as HUD secretary

Multifamily leaders expressed excitement that someone who has produced housing is stepping into the role.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 5, 2025

NMHC panelists sound off on tariffs, immigration, tax policy

The Apartment Strategies Conference featured several discussions about how President Trump’s policies could affect the multifamily industry.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 4, 2025

The largest multifamily starts of December 2024

The wheels are turning on a Disney property and branded residences in Miami and The Woodlands, Texas.

By Mary Salmonsen • Feb. 4, 2025

Why JPI launched a workforce housing vehicle

Chief Financial and Investment Officer Mollie Fadule told Multifamily Dive that the firm had been working on the fund for the past three years, but the timing had not been right until now.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 3, 2025

3 takeaways from the Apartment Strategies Conference

Construction, Trump administration policies and absorption were just some of the topics discussed at the NMHC’s annual event.

By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 31, 2025

Bright Ravens secures $33.5M loan for next phase of Connecticut project

Building F at Brainerd Place will add 130 units and 11,000 square feet of commercial space.

By Mary Salmonsen • Jan. 31, 2025