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    REIT Report

    New lease rents a drag on MAA in Q2

    Despite resilient demand, the REIT continues to feel the impact of new supply in its Sun Belt markets.

    By • Aug. 7, 2025
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    Issues in Los Angeles weigh on Essex’s second quarter

    More than five years after COVID-19 hit the U.S., eviction moratoriums are still a drag on the REIT’s performance.

    By • Aug. 5, 2025
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    Student Housing

    As colleges grapple with funding and enrollment issues, one trend related to higher education has remained steady: the demand for high-quality off-campus housing.

    By Multifamily Dive staff
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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    Bell Partners hires new CFO

    Quarterra alum Sarah Young will succeed John Tomlinson, who will retire later in August. 

    By • July 31, 2025
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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    The Dinerstein Cos. appoints new CFO

    Maria Gomelsky, previously the Houston firm’s chief accounting officer, succeeds David Glaser, who is retiring after seven years in the role.

    By • July 29, 2025
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    Greystar to pay $1.4M to resolve servicemember fee issue

    The Department of Justice alleges that the company unlawfully charged lease termination fees for military personnel ordered to relocate.

    By • July 28, 2025
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    Platte Canyon makes first apartment acquisition

    The recently launched firm’s off-market purchase in San Antonio, Texas, indicates a potential contrarian approach.

    By • July 28, 2025
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    Apartment leaders speak out: July 2025

    Executives from American Landmark, Thompson Thrift, Standard Communities and more talk about their latest challenges and successes.

    By Multifamily Dive Staff • July 24, 2025
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    Sponsored by Hager

    The keys to getting door hardware right in multifamily communities

    Smart, durable hardware can not only improve the living experience but also reduce maintenance headaches, operational costs and turnover.

    By Brian Moses, Hager • July 21, 2025
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    Q&A

    Thompson Thrift exec returns to lead multifamily development team

    Bo Chapman talks about the firm's future development plans and how it implements technology in its operations.

    By • July 18, 2025
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    Q&A

    How to avoid prospects tuning out on social media

    Devin Lusk, director of marketing at American Landmark, uses authentic storytelling, not stock photos, to build trust with prospective renters.

    By • July 17, 2025
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    DEALS + STARTS

    625 student beds underway in high-demand University of Michigan market

    Chapter Ann Arbor, developed by CRG and Shapack Partners, will be located within one block of campus.

    By • July 16, 2025
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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    St. John Properties moves into multifamily construction

    The Baltimore-based real estate developer has brought in Michael Poirot to oversee the new division.

    By • July 15, 2025
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    Q&A

    Standard Communities expands construction division, enters new markets

    The Los Angeles-based affordable housing firm has brought on Caitlin Gossens to lead its capital markets team.

    By • July 11, 2025
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    Austin apartments go to special servicing

    The Texas assets, owned by Keller Capital and backed by a $110 million loan, experienced a 16% decline in their 2024 net cash flow from issuance.

    By • July 8, 2025
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    The colleges with the strongest preleasing for student housing

    As schools gear up for students’ return this fall, enrollment headwinds may stand in the way of future growth, according to a new report.

    By • July 8, 2025
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    Corvias’ Georgia student housing LLC files for bankruptcy

    The firm says it is taking action “to restructure the partnership and achieve a long-term solution for the program” after years of trying to make it financially viable.

    By • July 1, 2025
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    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
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    Q&A

    Utah-based firm mixes hospitality with multifamily

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

    By • June 24, 2025
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    Renter competition tightens nationwide for apartments

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

    By • June 24, 2025
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    Washington AG sues owners, operator for senior housing conditions

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

    By • June 18, 2025
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    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 • June 16, 2025
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    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 • June 12, 2025
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    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 • June 9, 2025
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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