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    FTC sues Greystar over alleged falsely advertised rent prices

    The complaint filed Thursday charges that the country’s largest landlord failed to include information about numerous mandatory fees in its listings.

    By • Jan. 17, 2025
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    Apartment industry reacts as LA fires burn

    Multifamily companies waived fees and announced support for first responders and victims as some reports of price gouging emerged.

    By • Jan. 15, 2025
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Multifamily Dive

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

    By Multifamily Dive staff
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    Firm brings design panache to its modular projects

    Architecture firm AO has over 11,000 units in its pipeline, many of them affordable projects in California.

    By • Jan. 13, 2025
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    Greystar report notes what renters really want

    Walk-in closets, natural light and fresh air ventilation were the biggest non-negotiables in Greystar’s recent amenity survey.

    By • Jan. 8, 2025
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    2025 Outlook

    Rent control, OZs, Section 8 and more: legislation to watch in 2025

    Housing remains a hot-button topic as a new administration takes over this month.

    By • Jan. 8, 2025
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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    New CEO named for ZRS Management

    Darren Pierce talked with Multifamily Dive about his plans for the company.

    By • Jan. 8, 2025
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    Apartment REIT UDR’s CFO takes on chief investment officer role

    The Colorado-based real estate investment trust is on the hunt for a new finance chief to succeed Joseph Fisher.

    By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 6, 2025
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    Opinion

    7 common multifamily security missteps

    Apartment owners and managers can take these actions to help mitigate crime at their properties, according to California police officer Ryan Tujague.

    By Ryan Tujague • Jan. 6, 2025
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    2025 Outlook

    2025 to be a ‘transitional year’ for supply-demand trends

    The Sun Belt markets will still feel the effects of new competition, but coastal metros will remain strong.

    By • Jan. 6, 2025
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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    Portman hires SVP to spearhead new multifamily acquisitions division

    Sean Henry will evaluate investment opportunities for the company in the Southeast, Texas and Florida.

    By • Jan. 3, 2025
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    DEALS + STARTS

    CF Capital buys 314 Indy units for $50M

    The firm assumed in-place Freddie Mac financing to purchase the partially renovated Island Club Apartments, where it plans to invest $2.8 million in upgrades.

    By • Jan. 2, 2025
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    Many apartment owners charge less than market rate for parking

    In some cities, the price difference between apartment and commercial parking is as wide as 753%, according to a new report.

    By • Jan. 2, 2025
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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    Middle Street Partners adds Marysa Raymond as director of asset management

    The former Greystar senior director joins the company as it expands development and acquisitions in the Southeast.

    By • Jan. 2, 2025
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    Property buyer sues developer for ‘misrepresented’ $70M sale in St. Louis

    Silverstone Management alleges the development firm did not disclose construction defects and artificially inflated occupancy at a 272-unit property.

    By • Dec. 18, 2024
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    Q&A

    Keeping the human element in a centralized strategy

    Atlas Real Estate’s property management model incorporates automation and artificial intelligence, but still ensures tenants can speak to staff.

    By • Updated Dec. 18, 2024
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    Owners, operators adjust to recent regulatory changes

    Multifamily professionals in California and New York have seen the most new laws come into play.

    By • Dec. 16, 2024
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    FTC finalizes junk fees rule

    The measure, which targets event ticketing and short-term rentals, does not directly address the multifamily industry.

    By • Updated Dec. 17, 2024
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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    Greystar hires senior managing director of digital technologies

    In the newly created role, Jordan Kobert will lead the multifamily giant’s product and engineering teams.

    By • Updated Dec. 9, 2024
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    REITs struggle with new lease rents

    Although growth was tepid in the third quarter, there are signs that new deliveries are declining and demand is holding up.

    By • Dec. 5, 2024
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    RealPage files motion to dismiss DOJ suit

    Despite the company’s “very compelling arguments,” an antitrust lawyer thinks the case will proceed.

    By • Dec. 5, 2024
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    Q&A

    Why Larken Associates has moved away from centralization

    The property manager is focusing on dedicated teams that cultivate relationships with residents, according to its director of residential asset management.

    By • Dec. 3, 2024
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    State sues Indianapolis apartment owner after hundreds of code violations

    The lawsuit alleges multiple sewage failures at Hubbard Gardens dating back at least two years.

    By • Dec. 2, 2024
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    DEALS + STARTS

    Knightvest lands 3 Texas deals

    The firm continues to buy as it works out extensions with lenders on properties bought in 2021 and 2022.

    By • Dec. 2, 2024
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    5 ways to retain residents this winter

    With cold weather coming and new competition on the horizon, here are some ways to keep heads in beds.

    By Keith Loria • Dec. 2, 2024
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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    Cityview expands into Southwestern US

    The firm is opening a new office in Dallas and has hired a former Kushner multifamily executive as director of acquisitions.

    By • Dec. 2, 2024