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Blackfin sells Charlotte-area apartments for $78M

The Virginia-based owner bought the over-50-year-old property for $19 million in 2017.

Landmark teams up with investment firm to create $2B build-to-core student housing joint venture

This is just the latest deal between the country’s largest student housing developer and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.

Blackstone’s SFR arm pulls back on home purchases

Home Partners of America will pause acquisitions in 38 markets.

Workforce studio units open in San Francisco’s Tenderloin

The 240-unit TL Residences features an array of sustainable technologies and transformable walls and furniture. 

Interest rate increases throw cold water on the hot multifamily market

In this four-part series, Multifamily Dive explores the ramifications of rising rates on the apartment sector and what they mean for the future of buying and selling properties.

FTC sues online listing service Roomster for defrauding customers

The suit alleges Roomster and its executives bought fake reviews and failed to verify listings.

FHFA asks for feedback on Fannie and Freddie affordability requirements

One observer thinks changing the benchmark levels from the total number of affordable units to the percentage of affordable units will force more focus on affordability.

Vacant strip malls could become housing under newly passed California bills

Millions of homes could be developed on commercial-zoned properties if Gov. Gavin Newsom signs the legislation.

DAMAC finalizes deal for Champlain Towers land

The Dubai-based developer paid nearly $120 million to purchase the almost 2-acre beachfront property in Surfside, Florida.

How one executive bridges the gap between entertainment and real estate

Larry Jacobson partners with high-net-worth investors to make value-add buys.

Rental owners deal with multiple eviction-related shootings

An incident over the weekend in Houston that left four people dead followed ones in Tucson, Arizona, and Oklahoma City.

New Greystar luxury tower takes design cues from neighboring church

The $100 million 525 Olive is San Diego's highest residential building, according to the developer.

How one owner incorporates business intel to enhance portfolio management

Florida-based Beacon Real Estate Group invests in technology that helps it work with operators.

Ryan Cos. brings 200-unit transit-oriented development to Chicago suburb

Vyne on Haven in Elmhurst, Illinois, is located near a Metra station.

SFR supply hits all-time highs

Strong rent increases and occupancies are helping drive new development.

NYC landlords pay $4M total to settle rent control, kickback allegations

The 29 companies were involved in a scheme to deregulate rent-stabilized apartments, according to the state’s attorney general.

Thought Leaders: August 2022

Executives from Venterra Realty, Fogelman Properties and more talk about their latest challenges and successes.

NIST continues Champlain Towers condo collapse investigation

Officials have collected data on more than 600 fragments of the building in Surfside, Florida, including pieces of columns and beams.

August Roundup: New multifamily products

New offerings include flooring, showerheads and ductless mini-split systems.

Apartment deliveries hit 50-year high

New York City passes Dallas in completions as new openings rise around the country.

Related files suit against furnished apartment provider

The New York City-based apartment owner claims that Furnished Quarters owes it more than $2 million.

Freddie Mac names new lending exec

Ian Ouwerkerk will be the permanent senior vice president of underwriting and credit.

Borrowers bring more money to the table as interest rates rise

Loan-to-value ratios are dropping and it's taking more work to close loans.

Odyssey Properties acquires 304 units in Florida

The Los Angeles-based firm bought two properties for $53 million.

A slowing market may allow this owner to make more deals

As rising rates weed out some buyers, Excelsa sees the opportunity to make acquisitions.