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    Q&A

    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 • June 6, 2025
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    Alfred, RKW Residential, Quarterra Living combine forces

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

    By • June 6, 2025
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    Trendline

    Resident Retention

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

    By Multifamily Dive staff
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    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 • June 6, 2025
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    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 • June 2, 2025
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    4 reasons renters are choosing to stay in place

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

    By • June 2, 2025
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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    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 • June 2, 2025
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    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
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    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
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    Q&A

    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 • May 27, 2025
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    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
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    REIT Report

    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 • May 21, 2025
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    REIT Report

    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 • May 19, 2025
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    DEALS + STARTS

    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 • May 16, 2025
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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    Hilltop Residential launches multifamily development division

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

    By • May 16, 2025
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    The Boundary

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    PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

    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 • May 15, 2025
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    REIT Report

    UDR boosts retention in Q1

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

    By • May 15, 2025
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    REIT Report

    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 • May 13, 2025
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    REIT Report

    Essex sees new lease rents turn positive

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

    By • May 8, 2025
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    Senate bill aims to raise FHA multifamily loan limits

    The Housing Affordability Act would allow developers to borrow over four times more per unit compared to the current amount.

    By • May 7, 2025
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    Blue Ridge Cos. transitions management business to Willow Bridge

    The move will allow the High Point, North Carolina-based firm to focus on future development and long-term asset performance.

    By • May 7, 2025
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    Q&A

    Parsons: Tariff concerns mean uncertainty for multifamily owners, investors

    Former RealPage Chief Economist Jay Parsons unpacks the future impacts of supply, rent growth and rent control legislation.

    By • May 6, 2025
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    REIT Report

    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 • May 6, 2025
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    DEALS + STARTS

    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 • May 5, 2025
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    Top multifamily players detail their most important amenities

    Property specialists from Greystar, Bozzuto and Cardinal Group highlighted the strategies that drive value during a recent webinar.

    By • May 1, 2025
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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    Campus Apartments promotes 3 to vice president roles

    Andrew Roth, Scott Caliguire and Cara Castelli will take on new leadership positions in investment, asset management and operations.

    By • April 30, 2025