Will 2024 see more apartment deals?

Falling rates and still-stressed owners could put more properties on the market this year.

By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 12, 2024

RealPage lawsuit progresses in court

However, a federal court tossed out a similar student housing antitrust suit.

By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 12, 2024

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Resident Retention

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

By Multifamily Dive staff

4 multifamily trends to watch in 2024

Apartment operators will see new supply temper rent growth this year, among other challenges.

By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 9, 2024

Many renters on the fence about homeownership

A majority of apartment residents say rising mortgage rates have extended their home purchase timelines.

By Mary Salmonsen • Jan. 4, 2024

NJ property manager takes unique approach to hiring

Sonya Bryant-Brown’s careful way of vetting prospects has led to very low turnover.

By Jennifer Goodman • Dec. 19, 2023

The 5 hottest neighborhoods for multifamily development

These areas have seen the largest share of new apartment units over the last several years as residents are drawn in by a lively mix of restaurants, retail spots, museums and more.

By Mary Salmonsen • Dec. 12, 2023

The cities with the most concessions

Landlords in 43 of the top 50 markets are offering more rental enticements than last year, according to a Zillow report.

By Leslie Shaver • Dec. 11, 2023

Rents enter third month of decline as winter begins

Despite slowing growth, the average rent is still over 20% higher than it was before COVID-19.

By Mary Salmonsen • Dec. 7, 2023

Heavy concessions are helping renters move up

In what has been a surprise to both executives and analysts, effective class B rents have been falling in high-supply markets.

By Leslie Shaver • Dec. 5, 2023

New housing slows regional rent growth: NYU researchers

While new properties attract wealthier residents, their movements create a “chain effect” that frees up older units, according to a new report.

By Mary Salmonsen • Dec. 4, 2023

Analysts downgrade 3 REITs on heightened supply concerns

Multiple investment banks have cut Camden, UDR and MAA as bad debt and interest rate increases also pose problems.

By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 28, 2023

NMHC survey reveals renters’ top preferences

Prospects are most drawn to practical features such as air conditioning and in-unit washers and dryers, according to a new report.

By Sarah Yaussi • Nov. 27, 2023

Fannie Mae extends Positive Rent Payment program

In just over a year, the program has helped 23,000 renters establish a credit score.

By Mary Salmonsen • Nov. 21, 2023

Rents continue falling amid recession concerns

Northeast and Midwest markets are growing, while the West and Sun Belt see rent declines related to new supply.

By Mary Salmonsen • Nov. 20, 2023

EQR reports strength on the East Coast

Washington, New York City and Boston thrive, while Seattle and San Francisco struggle. 

By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 16, 2023

Essex sees delinquencies drop in October

The REIT predicts growth potential from tech jobs in its West Coast markets, with limited new supply competition.

By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 14, 2023

Mid-priced apartments drive a potential multifamily recovery

The multifamily market has begun to approach stabilization in the third quarter. However this normalization trend has shown stark divides among property classes. 

Nov. 13, 2023

‘Unprecedented’ concessions from competitors put pressure on UDR

Sun Belt supply is an issue, but the REIT also sees increased competition on the coasts.

By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 9, 2023

Bad debt, oversupply suppress Camden’s Q3 results

Delinquencies, skips, fraud and lease breaks have jumped for the firm in the second half of the year.

By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 7, 2023

AVB adjusts return expectations on new development

Move-outs to new homes fell for AvalonBay, but executives expect market deceleration in 2024.

By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 2, 2023

MAA’s new lease rents fall due to competitors’ concessions

A glut of new supply is providing obstacles and opportunities for the REIT.

By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 31, 2023

Seasonality, supply will be a double whammy for operators this winter

Lease renewal management and concessions can help when demand softens, industry pros say.

By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 24, 2023

10 markets where rent growth is outpacing inflation

Even as national rent growth has fallen below inflation, these markets are seeing rent growth exceeding the latest inflation rate. Is yours on the list?

Oct. 23, 2023

FTC drafts ban on junk fees

The proposal would prohibit businesses from advertising prices or rents that leave out mandatory additional costs.

By Mary Salmonsen • Oct. 17, 2023

Is the multifamily market finally stabilizing?

The last few years have seen rocketing growth and dramatic declines in the multifamily market. This may be changing, as rent growth appears to be normalizing and the trajectory for vacancy rates has begun to flatten. 

Oct. 16, 2023