Renters moving to the suburbs bring urban expectations with them

Multifamily pros pondered the lingering impact of the pandemic’s “great migration” at an Apartmentalize session on Wednesday.

By Mary Salmonsen • June 8, 2023

Maryland SFR development catches on ‘like wildfire’ with active adults

Allen & Rocks moved into single-family rentals at two Brookfield communities, and it learned that a 55-and-over crowd will lease remotely.

By Leslie Shaver • June 2, 2023

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

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Greystar launches attainable housing brand

With some built in the company’s newly opened modular factory, Ltd. by Greystar apartments will limit future rent increases for existing residents.

By Mary Salmonsen • May 30, 2023

$1B mixed-use development planned near Miami

The District in Davie will have 1,256 units at full buildout and cover 2.8 million square feet of residential and retail space.

By Mary Salmonsen • May 30, 2023

Leasing begins at transit-oriented tower in Newark, New Jersey’s Ironbound

Fifty-Five Union aims to foster a cultural connection with the neighborhood through arts and business partnerships.

By Mary Salmonsen • May 24, 2023

Pennsylvania office developer gets into the conversion game

After adding a residential component to one building in Philadelphia, Keystone is eyeing three similar projects.

By Leslie Shaver • May 19, 2023

Essex predicts rebound in West Coast markets

Although it is monitoring other areas for expansion, the REIT is comfortable with its regional focus, according to CEO Angela L. Kleiman.

By Leslie Shaver • May 17, 2023

Rents continue rising, with moderate growth expected through 2023

Tightening credit, a slowdown in construction and lower consumer savings may constrict the sector in the near future, according to a new report.

By Mary Salmonsen • May 15, 2023

Camden’s move-outs to homeownership drop amid strong rent growth

Even though more than 400,000 new units are expected to hit its markets in the next two years, the REIT downplayed the impact of new supply on a recent earnings call.

By Leslie Shaver • May 15, 2023

As development projects are abandoned, AVB sees an opportunity to buy land

The REIT is partnering with third-party apartment builders and offering mezzanine loans for construction.

By Leslie Shaver • May 10, 2023

Nuveen nabs 12,000 affordable housing units

The investment manager for TIAA purchased the New York City-centric portfolio from Mo Vaughn’s Omni Holding Co.

By Leslie Shaver • May 10, 2023

UDR reports same-store NOI growth of 11.7%

Executives noted that new supply is forcing concessions in certain Southeastern markets.

By Leslie Shaver • May 5, 2023

What are Gen Z tenants looking for in apartments?

The newest renter cohort is growing up and moving out. Here’s how they differ from millennials.

By Mary Salmonsen • May 5, 2023

New affordable housing coming to Williamsburg, Virginia

The $26 million 2 Rivers Apartment Homes will fill a strong need for affordable housing in a growing area. 

By Mary Salmonsen • May 4, 2023

3 trends driving MAA’s performance

The REIT’s portfolio is insulated from new supply, CEO Eric Bolton said on last week’s earnings call.

By Leslie Shaver • May 3, 2023

Residential tower in Queens, New York, includes a new public school

The first apartment tower at Woodside Central is open for leasing, with the school, retail and a pedestrian plaza underway.

By Mary Salmonsen • May 1, 2023

Equity Residential’s same-store revenue is better than anticipated

New York posts 19% growth, but California floods drive up expenses and San Francisco and Seattle struggle with concessions.

By Leslie Shaver • April 28, 2023

Size, location matter most to wealthy renters

Affluent tenants expect that their larger rent payments will translate into larger units, multifamily developers say.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • April 24, 2023

Texas foreclosures foreshadow Class C troubles

The Applesway Investment Group portfolio suffered from neglect and changing market conditions.

By Leslie Shaver • April 24, 2023

After 4 months of decline, rent growth turns positive

Despite bank collapses and market volatility, multifamily fundamentals remain stable, according to Yardi Matrix.

By Mary Salmonsen • April 12, 2023

The country’s most EV-friendly metros

While only 4.7% of multifamily buildings nationwide offer electric vehicle charging stations, the concentration varies widely from place to place.

By Mary Salmonsen • April 10, 2023

Evictions rose in cities after a national moratorium ended in 2021

There are many policies cities can use to protect renters from losing their homes aside from eviction bans, housing experts say.

By Karen Kroll • April 6, 2023

National average rent unchanged in February

Affordability, economic conditions and supply and demand will determine the near-term future of the spring renting season.

By Mary Salmonsen • March 16, 2023

Developer breaks ground on third community in Northwest Arkansas

With The Junction of Scottsdale, Mia Rose Holdings has 614 units underway in the region.

By Mary Salmonsen • March 15, 2023

The cities with the highest, lowest rental vacancy rates

The national rate has held relatively steady over the past four quarters, according to Census data.

By Mary Salmonsen • March 9, 2023