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Apartmentalize 2024
How the right unit amenities can boost rent
Examining a property’s unit pricing can help managers find new revenue sources, according to panelists at Apartmentalize.
By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 6, 2024 -
Rent growth starts to rebound in some Sun Belt markets
The national average rent rose for the sixth straight month in July, according to Yardi Matrix.
By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 5, 2024 -
Trendline
Top 5 stories from Multifamily Dive
A roundup of some of Multifamily Dive’s top stories of 2024.
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REIT Report
EQR outperforms expectations
Despite challenges in the Sun Belt, moderating expenses and strong coastal performance helped the REIT in the second quarter.
By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 5, 2024 -
Q&A
Investor sells in the Sun Belt, buys in California
When cap rates fell below 3% in Phoenix, Virtú Investments CEO Mike Green knew it was time to shift to lower-supply markets.
By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 1, 2024 -
Market tightness hits 2-year high
While vacancies are still rising and rent growth is low, some pros feel the market is at a turning point, according to the NMHC’s sentiment survey.
By Mary Salmonsen • July 25, 2024 -
DOJ reportedly planning RealPage civil suit
The Justice Department is probing the exchange of pricing information and even vacancy rates, according to Politico.
By Leslie Shaver • July 17, 2024 -
Despite headwinds, rent growth remains positive
Rents rose 1.5% in the first half of 2024 and 1% in the second quarter, trending below the historical average.
By Mary Salmonsen • July 12, 2024 -
Unit turnover, move-outs to buy drop
High home prices, fewer listings and lifestyle preferences are keeping renters in one place, according to a new study.
By Mary Salmonsen • July 8, 2024 -
RealPage breaks silence on antitrust allegations
Amid dozens of lawsuits and a DOJ investigation, the company issued a statement to correct what it said are factual inaccuracies around its revenue management software.
By Leslie Shaver • June 27, 2024 -
Q&A
Inside a Dallas developer’s plan for 2,000 starts this year
The president of Leon Capital Group’s multifamily division sees an opportunity to deliver new apartments into rent growth.
By Leslie Shaver • June 20, 2024 -
The most sought-after destinations for renters this spring
Select Midwest metros remain the most popular cities searched for by apartment hunters.
By Mary Salmonsen • June 18, 2024 -
DEALS + STARTS
Palladius Capital Management grabs a student property in San Antonio
CEO Nitin Chexal explains why the firm has invested $170 million along the I-35 corridor over the last 12 months.
By Leslie Shaver • June 18, 2024 -
Nuveen strikes $100M deal with CalPERS
The nation’s fourth-largest owner is working to preserve housing for residents earning less than 80% of the area median income.
By Leslie Shaver • June 14, 2024 -
Average rent rises to all-time high despite slow YOY growth
While market performance is following normal seasonal patterns, large delivery pipelines are a headwind on rents in the Sun Belt and other markets, according to Yardi.
By Mary Salmonsen • June 11, 2024 -
Q&A
Woody Stone sees more M&A coming in the management space
The president of Cushman & Wakefield Multifamily Asset Services says some larger owners are moving to limit the number of operators they work with.
By Leslie Shaver • June 11, 2024 -
FBI raids Cortland office
The Atlanta-based owner and operator confirmed the search but said the company and its employees are not targets of the investigation.
By Leslie Shaver • June 6, 2024 -
Ranger Properties’ Washington, DC, building sold at auction
HH Fund bought the 110-unit project in the city’s Union Market neighborhood for $38.3 million.
By Leslie Shaver • May 31, 2024 -
REITs beat expectations in Q1
Strong occupancy and resident retention set the stage for outperformance.
By Leslie Shaver • May 23, 2024 -
REIT Report
Renewal and new lease rates diverge for MAA
The REIT’s existing residents paid 5% more YOY in Q1, but supply pushed new rents down 6.2%.
By Leslie Shaver • May 20, 2024 -
REIT Report
Camden sees favorable trends in insurance, taxes and bad debt
Although supply remains a problem, demand is durable in the REIT’s markets.
By Leslie Shaver • May 15, 2024 -
Rents are on the rise again, moving close to all-time highs
Although multifamily operators face challenges including rising costs and high interest rates, demand is keeping absorption consistent in most markets.
By Mary Salmonsen • May 15, 2024 -
REIT Report
UDR plans to back off of high occupancy to boost rents
Despite solid results, the REIT isn’t raising its full-year guidance.
By Leslie Shaver • May 13, 2024 -
REIT Report
Essex raises revenue guidance
Improvement in delinquencies helped power the REIT’s better-than-expected first-quarter numbers.
By Leslie Shaver • May 8, 2024 -
DEALS + STARTS
Bozzuto makes first acquisition in 16 years with Gables purchase
With development becoming more difficult to underwrite, the company is focused on buying stabilized properties on the East Coast.
By Leslie Shaver • May 7, 2024 -
REIT Report
AVB beats estimates, raises guidance
Strong occupancy and low move-outs to buy homes gave the REIT pricing power into spring leasing season.
By Leslie Shaver • May 6, 2024