Apartment leaders speak out: June 2025

Executives from Valiant, Stout Management, Middleburg Communities and more talk about their latest challenges and successes.

By Multifamily Dive Staff • June 26, 2025

Utah-based firm mixes hospitality with multifamily

PEG sees both apartment residents and hotel guests demand a higher level of service.

By Leslie Shaver • June 24, 2025

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Resident Retention

Property managers have a variety of approaches to keep tenants satisfied.

By Multifamily Dive staff

Renter competition tightens nationwide for apartments

Despite a recent peak in new deliveries, prospective tenants still outnumber vacant units in many major markets.

By Mary Salmonsen • June 24, 2025

Washington AG sues owners, operator for senior housing conditions

The attorney general alleges the companies deceived tenants about rent increases and apartment features.

By Mary Salmonsen • June 18, 2025

Funding upheaval leaves GRRP recipients in limbo

While HUD’s Green and Resilient Retrofit Program gave out almost 270 awards, only 20 projects received funding before it was halted, according to an attorney.

By Mary Salmonsen • June 16, 2025

AvalonBay sued for alleged housing discrimination at Washington, DC, property

The plaintiff claims AVB illegally advertised bedrooms without windows at AVA NoMa, making the units unrentable with housing vouchers.

By Mary Salmonsen • June 12, 2025

ZRS Management hits 100,000 apartment units

The firm had one of the largest jumps on this year's NMHC list, advancing six spots and gaining almost 15,000 apartments from the year before.

By Leslie Shaver • June 9, 2025

Medium-sized Nevada apartment operator thrives by staying local

Las Vegas-based Stout Management incorporates technology but still relies on an in-person approach from its CEO to site-level staff.

By Leslie Shaver • June 6, 2025

Alfred, RKW Residential, Quarterra Living combine forces

The new platform will operate approximately 52,000 residences, representing over $20 billion of assets.

By Leslie Shaver • June 6, 2025

W.C. Smith to pay $1M in DC apartment pricing suit

The settlement also requires the firm to reform its business practices in order to resolve allegations that it conspired with other District landlords via RealPage’s software.

By Leslie Shaver • June 6, 2025

Home365 settles with Pennsylvania attorney general over maintenance delays

The property manager’s artificial intelligence-based platform caused delays in responding to repair requests, according to Attorney General Dave Sunday.

By Mary Salmonsen • June 2, 2025

4 reasons renters are choosing to stay in place

Economic uncertainty and high homeownership costs are helping apartment firms reduce turnover.

By Leslie Shaver • June 2, 2025

Clear Investment Group expands leadership ahead of new equity fund

The company made four new hires and one promotion as it prepares to raise $300 million in capital.

By Mary Salmonsen • June 2, 2025

5 key considerations when choosing a fraud detection partner

Rental fraud is a growing threat. Trusted fraud detection partners can help property managers protect themselves. Here’s what to look for in a partner.

June 2, 2025

Top multifamily groundbreakings, deals and sales: May 2025

Companies including Altus, Dominium and RADCO made news in recent weeks.

By Multifamily Dive Staff • May 29, 2025

How Valiant grew into a top 50 multifamily firm

The Dallas-based company made its first appearance on the NMHC list this spring, 10 years after launching third-party property management services.

By Leslie Shaver • May 27, 2025

Cities sue Colorado over housing reform laws

Similar legal challenges over housing policy and development autonomy are unfolding in California and Massachusetts, potentially reshaping state-local power dynamics.

By Danielle McLean • May 27, 2025

Camden posts near record-low resident turnover rate

The REIT also saw apartment starts fall as much as 80% in some of its Sun Belt markets.

By Leslie Shaver • May 21, 2025

AvalonBay braces for signs of trouble in DC rental market

CEO Ben Schall also said the softness in the REIT’s expansion markets could provide opportunities to add assets.

By Leslie Shaver • May 19, 2025

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

Hilltop Residential launches multifamily development division

The investment and management firm has brought on Eric Overton to manage its new operating arm.

By Mary Salmonsen • May 16, 2025

Lendlease puts finishing touches on $316M LA apartments

The Habitat Residences is one of the developer’s last two multifamily projects underway in the U.S.

By Mary Salmonsen • May 15, 2025

UDR boosts retention in Q1

The REIT posted a 97.2% occupancy rate, 40 basis points above Q4 2024.

By Leslie Shaver • May 15, 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

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