ZRS Management hits 100,000 apartment units

The firm had one of the largest jumps on this year's NMHC list, advancing six spots and gaining almost 15,000 apartments from the year before.

By Leslie Shaver • June 9, 2025

Alfred, RKW Residential, Quarterra Living combine forces

The new platform will operate approximately 52,000 residences, representing over $20 billion of assets.

By Leslie Shaver • June 6, 2025

EQR to purchase 8 apartment properties for $535M

The REIT expects the acquisition of the 2,064 units in Atlanta to be accretive in the second year of ownership.

By Leslie Shaver • June 3, 2025

Harbor Group reportedly acquires 3,590 apartment units for $625M

The Virginia-based firm purchased the 11 Sun Belt properties from a joint venture consisting of David Werner, Onyx Partners and Carlton Associates.

By Leslie Shaver • June 2, 2025

Apartment sales volume jumps 20% to $9.2B in April

Multifamily prices fell 1% year over year after dropping at a 7.3% annual pace a year ago, but REIT executives aren’t seeing tariff-related impacts on valuations yet.

By Leslie Shaver • May 28, 2025

Mesirow raises $1.2B for value-add apartments

The Chicago-based firm will focus on multifamily properties needing upgrades in the top 30 U.S. markets. 

By Leslie Shaver • May 27, 2025

AvalonBay braces for signs of trouble in DC rental market

CEO Ben Schall also said the softness in the REIT’s expansion markets could provide opportunities to add assets.

By Leslie Shaver • May 19, 2025

RADCO launches value-add brand with 615-unit apartment buy

With the purchase of Legacy at Riverdale, the Atlanta-based firm makes its first acquisition of this cycle.

By Leslie Shaver • May 16, 2025

CMBS delinquencies for apartments reach highest point since 2015

The rate has risen 524 basis points over the past 12 months, according to Trepp.

By Leslie Shaver • May 14, 2025

How investors are closing deals despite Treasury volatility

In this environment, success depends on “disciplined underwriting, aggressive stress testing and staying flexible,” according to an executive.

By Leslie Shaver • May 12, 2025

International multifamily investors undeterred by US trade turbulence

While a majority of foreign financiers have a negative outlook for U.S. property, 44% still plan to grow their holdings in 2025, according to a new report.

By Mary Salmonsen • May 9, 2025

CAPREIT acquires 2 Maryland properties

The North Bethesda, Maryland-based firm has dedicated $5 million toward upgrades, which will include a refresh of building exteriors, amenities and common areas.

By Leslie Shaver • May 9, 2025

EQR hits all-time low for turnover

The 7.9% rate was due in part to the Chicago-based REIT’s centralized renewal process, according to COO Michael Manelis.

By Leslie Shaver • May 6, 2025

American South Capital Partners buys New Orleans apartment property

The firm utilized Community Development Block Grant dollars to make the underwriting feasible amid rising insurance costs.

By Leslie Shaver • May 5, 2025

Three Steps Properties buys troubled Oakland apartments for $78M

An affiliate of Union Labor Life Insurance Co. sold the 206-unit Zo residential tower.

By Leslie Shaver • May 2, 2025

Altus Equity Group acquires 1,225 units in Texas

The Odessa Multifamily Portfolio boasts a 92% occupancy rate and a forecasted year-one yield exceeding 10%.

By Leslie Shaver • May 1, 2025

Apartment deal volume jumps 7%, hitting $30B in Q1

While recent tariff news has had a “dizzying effect” on the public equity and bond markets, multifamily performance “never responds to shocks in a single quarter,” the MSCI report said.

By Leslie Shaver • April 29, 2025

Why student housing is bucking the transaction freeze

As property sales have faltered for traditional multifamily, a Coastal Ridge executive notes that off-campus property sales have remained healthy.

By Leslie Shaver • April 25, 2025

Ashcroft Capital buys Orlando property from DR Horton

Birchstone Waterleigh will be the New York City-based firm’s seventh acquisition in the area.

By Leslie Shaver • April 24, 2025

Kennedy Wilson, Tokyu Land team up for $200M investment

The firms created a platform to provide preferred equity and mezzanine real estate investments for multifamily and industrial projects nationwide.

By Leslie Shaver • April 23, 2025

Georgia apartment complex sells for record price

A private buyer from Tennessee bought the Valdosta property for $18.3 million.

By Leslie Shaver • April 21, 2025

CMBS delinquencies soar

The March rate is the highest since December 2015, according to Trepp.

By Leslie Shaver • April 14, 2025

Vistria raises more than $2.5B for affordable housing

The firm has already acquired 7,000-plus units with the fund, which launched in March 2023.

By Leslie Shaver • April 14, 2025

San Francisco property goes into receivership

The $980 million portion of the $1.5 billion senior loan backing Parkmerced went delinquent in March, along with its $275 million mezzanine loan.

By Leslie Shaver • April 11, 2025

More Baltimore conversions face foreclosure

An LLC controlled by Philadelphia-based PMC Property Group has defaulted on a $16.4 million loan, while an entity controlled by Chasen Cos. declared bankruptcy on a second building.

By Leslie Shaver • April 10, 2025