Amazon pledged to deliver affordable housing to the Puget Sound region. It just hit 10,000 units.

The milestone resulted from the company’s $900 million investment in housing that will remain affordable for 99 years.

Security Properties buys 903 units in Seattle for $400M

The Seattle-based owner bought the five properties from Washington Holdings, the firms' second deal this year, with plans to "double down" in the market.

Alliance restructures its Eastern US operations

As part of the changes, the developer established a new Mid-Atlantic Division and announced a number of promotions.

Virtú Investments buys 2 Seattle properties

The Larkspur, California-based multifamily investment firm acquired Link and Mural — separate apartment communities that are operated together.

Bell Partners names new SVP of customer experience, marketing

Sparkle Mixson will lead the real estate firm’s brand development and digital engagement efforts.

Toll Brothers sells apartment platform to Kennedy Wilson

With the sale of 18 properties and 29 development sites, the Pennsylvania-based home builder telegraphed plans to exit the apartment business.

Apartment starts rise 16% YOY in August

The number of buildings with five-plus units starting construction fell 20% year over year, while completions fell almost 30%.

Fed cuts rates, but apartment industry expects little impact

More reductions could be needed to stimulate the economy and impact multifamily valuations and transaction volumes.

Best places to build affordable housing: Yardi Matrix

Developers should seek out areas with both strong demand and less robust competition from market-rate properties, according to new research from the real estate intelligence firm.

California set to allow denser housing by transit

Gov. Gavin Newsom will soon review SB 79, which will make it easier to build multifamily housing near major train stops and rapid bus lines.

Apartment CMBS delinquencies hit 9-year high, distress sales still slow

Overdue payment rates for apartments jumped 71 basis points month over month in August, but REIT executives don’t see discount properties hitting the market.

Judge temporarily blocks new HUD housing grant criteria

“The irreparable harm is that these funds would be lost forever by anybody that intends to apply,” U.S. District Judge Mary S. McElroy said.

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Why TruAmerica made a bet on affordable housing

The sector is “supported by strong, resilient demand that is less sensitive to economic cycles,” said a company executive.

Cityview adds managing director of East Coast acquisitions

Maggie Deichmann will identify strategic opportunities in the region and leverage her experience to broaden institutional best practices across the firm.

Why JPI went back into the Southeast

By using creative financing structures, VP Jake Fortune-Greeley says the developer can start projects in North Carolina and Tennessee, as well as its other core metros.

With an executive order, Maryland aims to build more houses faster

Gov. Wes Moore wants to shrink permitting timelines, set housing production targets and use state land for transit-oriented development.

Eastham Capital adds CFO role

The apartment owner hired Anthony Librot to be involved in real estate acquisitions and dispositions, development, financing and capital planning.

Manulife, TruAmerica form $1B affordable housing joint venture

The new platform, known as Anchor Point Residential, debuts with the acquisition of a 51-property, 6,000-unit portfolio.

How student housing companies are navigating Trump policies

Changes in immigration and financial rules have operators focused on flexibility in the 2025 school year.

Philadelphia apartments head to servicing

The loan for Storehouse Lofts initially fell delinquent in January 2025 and has moved to the 90-day category as of August.

The story behind Greystar’s new website

Jordan Kobert, senior managing director for digital technologies, says the site can easily adapt as AI evolves.

Yugo acquires Campus Advantage to expand US student housing

With the purchase, Yugo gains 40,000 beds across 88 properties in 28 states and a base for future growth.

Chicago eases parking mandates to spur affordable housing development

Developments near public transit can reduce the amount of off-street parking by up to 100% without administrative approval.

Oregon moves toward state-level zoning in push for ‘missing middle’ housing

“We have to cut red tape and get out of our own way,” Gov. Tina Kotek said in signing two bipartisan measures into law.

Lendlease preps New York City’s largest residential geothermal project

The Riverie is expected to reduce its annual carbon emissions from heating and cooling by 53% compared to a traditional building.