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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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    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.

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    AvalonBay sued for alleged housing discrimination at Washington, DC, property

    The plaintiff claims AVB illegally advertised bedrooms without windows at AVA NoMa, making the units unrentable with housing vouchers.

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    Tiny apartments a big deal in many US cities

    In Seattle and Boston, over half of the new units underway measure less than 441 square feet.

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    Apartment developer sees muted impact from tariffs so far

    Chris Finlay of Middleburg Communities says his firm’s exposure to the new levies is around 3%, with costs moving less than 1% on one project.

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    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.

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    Developer sues architect for alleged design issues at stalled New York apartments

    The plaintiff said in court documents that the $38 million property is a fire hazard and does not meet code requirements.

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    Apartment rents begin to recover in high-supply metros

    Western and Sun Belt markets have posted month-over-month gains following long-term declines.

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    Medium-sized Nevada apartment operator thrives by staying local

    Las Vegas-based Stout Management incorporates technology but still relies on an in-person approach from its CEO to site-level staff.

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    Alfred, RKW Residential, Quarterra Living combine forces

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

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    W.C. Smith to pay $1M in DC apartment pricing suit

    The settlement also requires the firm to reform its business practices in order to resolve allegations that it conspired with other District landlords via RealPage’s software.

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    ICE raids on building sites stoke fear, uncertainty

    Law enforcement officers arrested workers on several construction sites last week, including at a student housing development in Tallahassee, Florida.

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    Apartment developers gear up for tariffs

    Firms are dusting off their playbooks from the first Trump administration, which recommend ordering parts early and sourcing from different companies.

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    Investors warming up to build-to-rent

    New construction activity remains strong and the sector has room to grow, according to panelists at a recent webinar.

    Updated June 10, 2025
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    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.

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    Mesa Capital Partners breaks ground in Tallahassee, Florida

    The 256-unit Bradbury at Bannerman Village will include both garden-style and carriage home units.

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    4 reasons renters are choosing to stay in place

    Economic uncertainty and high homeownership costs are helping apartment firms reduce turnover.

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    Home365 settles with Pennsylvania attorney general over maintenance delays

    The property manager’s artificial intelligence-based platform caused delays in responding to repair requests, according to Attorney General Dave Sunday.

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    DEALS + STARTS

    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.

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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    Clear Investment Group expands leadership ahead of new equity fund

    The company made four new hires and one promotion as it prepares to raise $300 million in capital.

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    One-tenth of US apartments owned by private equity

    Blackstone’s holdings make up over 10% of the 2.2 million total units, according to a recent report.

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    Top multifamily groundbreakings, deals and sales: May 2025

    Companies including Altus, Dominium and RADCO made news in recent weeks.