Despite economic uncertainty, multifamily performance remains strong

Rents are on the rise with the start of the spring leasing season, up 0.4% in the first quarter of this year, according to Yardi Matrix.

By Mary Salmonsen • April 7, 2025

2 Houston properties face issues

One asset’s value declined 56% after damage from a windstorm and Hurricane Beryl.

By Leslie Shaver • April 7, 2025

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Resident Retention

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

By Multifamily Dive staff

REITs ready to ramp up development despite tariff risks

Although the Trump administration’s policies are creating uncertainty, many of multifamily’s biggest public companies see an opportunity to start construction.

By Leslie Shaver • April 4, 2025

RealPage sues city of Berkeley

The software provider claims the California city’s recent ordinance on pricing technology imposes a “sweeping and unconstitutional ban on lawful speech.”

By Leslie Shaver • April 3, 2025

McCourt’s ‘supercharged’ real estate efforts pay off

Frank McCourt and his company may have sold the Dodgers, but the firm still has high hopes for Los Angeles.

By Leslie Shaver • April 1, 2025

FHFA reverses part of Biden’s Renters Bill of Rights

U.S. Federal Housing Director Bill Pulte has vacated the advance notice requirements for housing funded by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.

By Mary Salmonsen • March 31, 2025

Apartment completions fall

Multifamily starts rose month over month in February, while single-family hit a 12-month high.

By Leslie Shaver • March 21, 2025

The ABCs of apartments: Demystifying the debate over asset classes

In what is often a heated topic, industry pros differ on what constitutes a class A, B and C building.

By Leslie Shaver • March 20, 2025

Arizona AG asks DOJ to continue RealPage case

Kris Mayes, who filed a separate suit against the Texas-based company last year, said that protecting renters should be a bipartisan priority.

By Leslie Shaver • March 18, 2025

Rent growth in a ‘holding pattern’ ahead of spring

Strong deliveries, seasonality and economic uncertainty are keeping prices steady, according to a Yardi Matrix report.

By Mary Salmonsen • March 18, 2025

How DOGE will impact Washington, DC-area apartment owners

Cuts to the federal workforce have multifamily pros wondering about potential effects on one of the country's hottest markets.

By Leslie Shaver • March 11, 2025

Generating cash flow and optimizing multi-family operations

Is your multi-family portfolio generating the strongest possible cash flow every month?

March 10, 2025

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

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

AvalonBay sees strength in the mid-Atlantic

The REIT will continue to add properties in the suburbs and its expansion regions in 2025.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 25, 2025

UDR eyes second-half rent boost

Austin, Texas, and Nashville, Tennessee, are problematic for the REIT, but the coasts generally look strong.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 20, 2025

MAA sees concessions in Austin, Atlanta and Charlotte

The Memphis-based REIT expects new lease pricing to be down 1.5% and renewals to be in the 4.25%-4.5% range this year.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 18, 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

Seattle, San Jose lead Essex’s portfolio

The REIT’s executives see a boost coming for Los Angeles, thanks to the film industry and preparations for the Olympics and World Cup.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 11, 2025

EQR sees uncertainty in LA and DC

The REIT’s 2025 FFO guidance was below projections, as revenue in its expansion markets will be lower in 2025 than in 2024.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 7, 2025

Penzance, TriWest make 380-unit Charlotte acquisition

The fast-growing North Carolina market has strong long-term potential, according to Jacob Rosenberg, Penzance senior vice president.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 6, 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

Single-family rent growth slows

New build-to-rent properties are putting downward pressure on prices in the Sun Belt, although this trend may not last, according to a new Rentometer report.

By Mary Salmonsen • Jan. 30, 2025

Apartment industry trends to follow in 2025

Rising capital costs, surging deliveries, new White House policies and uncertain interest rates are top of mind for multifamily pros this year.

By Multifamily Dive Staff • Jan. 30, 2025

West Coast owners optimistic about return-to-office policies

Recent moves by companies like Amazon and Salesforce have led to busier leasing offices in Seattle and San Francisco.

By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 28, 2025