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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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    Q&A

    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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    Courtesy of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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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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    DEALS + STARTS

    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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    DEALS + STARTS

    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.

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    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.

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    PRODUCTS

    May 2025 roundup: New multifamily products

    Two-tone kitchen faucets and machine-room-less elevators are among this month’s offerings.

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    The top 10 home builders of 2025

    SH Residential Holdings moved from No. 20 to No. 6 this year following its acquisition of M.D.C. Holdings.

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    Q&A

    How Valiant grew into a top 50 multifamily firm

    The Dallas-based company made its first appearance on the NMHC list this spring, 10 years after launching third-party property management services.

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    New Funds

    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. 

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    5 of the largest apartment transactions of Q1

    Properties on both coasts sold for over $180 million, according to RealPage.

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    REIT Report

    Camden posts near record-low resident turnover rate

    The REIT also saw apartment starts fall as much as 80% in some of its Sun Belt markets.

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    PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

    New Houston apartments include an on-site event venue

    The Artistry Design District is located near the Houston Design Center showrooms, as well as employers in the Energy Corridor.

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    Starts jump nearly 30% YOY for buildings with 5 or more units

    With tariffs looming, permits for those apartments rose slightly, while deliveries and properties under construction fell year over year.