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    Apartment industry conferences for the second half of 2025

    Multifamily Dive has you covered with a full list of upcoming industry events, expos and meetings on tap for the rest of this year.

    Updated June 12, 2025
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    Beyond the buzzword: Real-world NOI gains from proptech adoption

    Smarter access = fewer lockouts, faster turns, happier residents—and stronger NOI. Learn more.

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    Why many new apartment developments don’t pencil out

    While tariffs are making headlines, interest rates and equity capital are also major hurdles in multifamily construction.

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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    EQR’s CIO Brackenridge to retire

    CFO Robert A. Garechana will assume the role of executive vice president and chief investment officer.

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    Apartment sales volume falls 18% in May

    After 11 months of double-digit increases, transaction growth stalled at $8.2 billion.

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    PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

    The Stacks opens on former Washington, DC, industrial site

    The 1,100-unit apartment property, developed by Akridge and National Real Estate, is located near the city’s soccer and baseball stadiums.

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    On site: Checking in at the Waldorf Astoria’s $2B renovation

    The New York City hotel is undergoing an upgrade aimed at converting part of the building into luxury condominiums.

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    Apartment leaders speak out: June 2025

    Executives from Valiant, Stout Management, Middleburg Communities and more talk about their latest challenges and successes.

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    DEALS + STARTS

    Blackfin Real Estate Investors enters Georgia with $17.3M acquisition

    The Virginia-based firm purchased Sage Creek Apartments in Augusta from an investor group led by JJM Realty Partners.

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    June 2025 roundup: New multifamily products

    Highlights this month include an art deco-style vanity and mix-and-match showerheads.

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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    UDR brings on new CFO

    Dave Bragg, who succeeds Joe Fisher after he moved to chief investment officer in January, is called a “very solid hire” by one analyst.

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    Q&A

    Utah-based firm mixes hospitality with multifamily

    PEG sees both apartment residents and hotel guests demand a higher level of service.

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    NAHB: Multifamily construction migrates to less populous areas

    There isn’t just one catalyst behind the trend, experts told Multifamily Dive.

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    Renter competition tightens nationwide for apartments

    Despite a recent peak in new deliveries, prospective tenants still outnumber vacant units in many major markets.

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    Multifamily starts rise 5% YOY for buildings with 5 or more units

    Although debt is available for apartment developers, equity investors are very selective about the projects they choose to back.

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    PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

    Habitat Metro completes $20M eco-conscious apartments in Phoenix

    Eco Phoenix, an Opportunity Zone property, offers solar power, greywater recycling and a car-share program.

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    DEALS + STARTS

    Woodfield, Northwestern Mutual sell Florida apartment tower for $87M

    Griffis Residential entered South Florida by purchasing Anya, a 223-unit high-rise in West Palm Beach.

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    Washington AG sues owners, operator for senior housing conditions

    The attorney general alleges the companies deceived tenants about rent increases and apartment features.

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    NEW FUNDS

    Gray Capital launches Midwestern apartment fund

    The firm is targeting value-add and core-plus multifamily assets in Indianapolis and Columbus, Ohio.

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    PRODUCTS

    5 apartment tech innovations from Apartmentalize

    Multifamily software providers introduced new access systems and AI platforms at last week’s conference in Las Vegas.

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    How the potential end of Energy Star could affect apartment operators

    The program is widely used across the industry and its demise could lead to a massive disruption in operations, according to experts.

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    DEALS + STARTS

    Kennedy Wilson partners with Japanese firm to buy Seattle apartments

    The investors purchased The Danforth for $173 million, citing an uptick in return-to-office initiatives.

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    Funding upheaval leaves GRRP recipients in limbo

    While HUD’s Green and Resilient Retrofit Program gave out almost 270 awards, only 20 projects received funding before it was halted, according to an attorney.

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    Trepp: Multifamily CMBS delinquencies, servicing rates fall

    However, CRED iQ and the MBA pointed to rising distress in commercial real estate.

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    Cityview opens New York City office

    The Los Angeles-based firm plans to target opportunities in Boston; Orlando, Florida; and Atlanta.

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    Centerspace puts Minnesota apartments on the sales block

    The Minneapolis-based apartment REIT is also adding to its portfolio with purchases in Salt Lake City and Colorado.