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    Top multifamily industry conferences in 2026

    Multifamily Dive has apartment pros covered with a full list of upcoming rental housing events, expos and meetings.

    Updated Jan. 27, 2026
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    Washington, DC, sues MAA for alleged deceptive advertising

    The Office of the Attorney General alleges that the REIT overcharged tenants and violated DC law by assessing a variety of illegal fees for services already included in the rent.

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    Hilltop Residential closes fund with $288M in total commitments

    Fund VI will give the Houston-based multifamily investment manager approximately $1.5 to $2 billion in buying power.

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    Argo Real Estate buys New York waterfront property for $45M

    The firm plans to “lease existing vacant units” and execute “targeted unit renovations” at the 164-unit asset in Nyack, according to Rafi Moskowitz, management and development associate at Argo.

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    Wood Partners adds Luke Davis to head Washington office

    The former Kettler chief investment officer will help the Atlanta-based developer grow its presence in the mid-Atlantic.

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    Cain, Kushner combine on South Florida JV

    The venture will launch by developing a luxury residential tower in Miami's Edgewater neighborhood, in a region that continues to present compelling growth opportunities, per Cain's CEO.

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    Apartment sales ticked up 1% in Q1

    Prices were essentially flat, while cap rates rose 10 basis points over the past year to 5.8%, according to MSCI. 

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    Small Manager Spotlight: How one apartment operator combats fraud

    Brian Walsh of Progressive Properties of Greenville in South Carolina focuses on meeting prospects in person and digging deeper into criminal and credit reports.

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    $4B affordable housing initiative launches in New York City

    The four-year program invests pension funds into affordable housing efforts, including office-to-housing conversions.

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    The hidden legal risk of AI apartment leasing tools

    Three federal cases, a HUD guidance memo and a 20% surge in ADA lawsuits have changed the calculus on AI leasing compliance. Most operators haven't noticed yet, writes the founder of Valis Residential.

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    Local government staffing shortages threaten housing development, experts say

    Nearly 38% of local government employees are expected to retire within the next five years, one study found.

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    Arqline adds WeWork, Pegasus vet Dan Carr to drive portfolio expansion

    The firm’s new EVP of portfolio strategy and expansion will reengineer growth of the property management business through performance management, analytics and strategic partnerships.

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    Philadelphia industrial conversion apartments head to servicing

    The GM Holdings Portfolio’s eight buildings had been renovated into 187 apartment units in Kensington, a “gentrifying neighborhood” in the city.

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    Why IEC is exploring student housing conversions

    With a $42.8 million portfolio buy in California, Interstate Equities Corp. plans to convert its conventional multifamily properties into by-bedroom apartments.

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    4 notable multifamily project openings

    New high-rises, single-family rentals and garden apartment developments have started leasing in Washington, Texas and Florida.

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    Hilton unveils first properties under new Apartment Collection brand

    The Placemakr properties in Salt Lake City and Atlanta are now open for booking under the Hilton brand, as the apart-hotel sector gains traction.

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    EQR settles RealPage lawsuit for $56M

    The Chicago-based REIT joins Camden and other peers to resolve allegations that it illegally fixed and inflated rents.

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    Century Housing CEO on affordable housing challenges, solutions

    Newly appointed Jacqueline Waggoner discusses the California nonprofit’s development approach, barriers to building and the need for “coordinated action at scale.”

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    The latest developments in algorithmic rent pricing cases

    Lawsuits related to the use of RealPage software are playing out as the federal government investigates the rental housing industry.

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    AOG Living adds Kristin Burton as head of capital markets

    The Greystar alum joins the Houston-based multifamily firm as it looks to expand its portfolio, according to CEO Ricardo Rivas.

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    Most mayors say market-rate housing development can boost housing affordability

    Up to 80% of U.S. mayors say their city needs to develop more multifamily housing, a Boston University survey found. Support for zoning and permitting reform was more muted, however.

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    Bascom Group adds another property in Las Vegas for $103M

    The Ellison, acquired at below-replacement cost, was an opportunity that does “not come around often,” the firm's Tom Gilfillan said.

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    Mainstream insurers squeamish about risk in multifamily: Marsh McLennan

    Multifamily and affordable housing owners must focus on safety and operational discipline, according to the finance and insurance firm.

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    Trump targets ‘bureaucrat tax’ to build more homes

    Cutting restrictive zoning and land-use regulations could help spur 13.2 million new homes, according to a White House analysis.

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    Greystar, Summit top NMHC’s building lists

    Nearly 80% of builders and developers saw starts increase in 2025, according to the National Multifamily Housing Council’s Top 25 lists.