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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.
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AvalonBay sees lower apartment supply, concessions driving 2026 performance
The multifamily REIT has experienced strong occupancy, reduced turnover and rent growth so far this year, executives said on its first-quarter 2026 earnings call.
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Ballast picks up historic 3-property portfolio in San Francisco for $48.5M
The six-story properties, known as the "Three Sisters," total 110 units in the city's Pacific Heights neighborhood.
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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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Minor Hotels debuts Anantara brand in US with Miami property
The experiential luxury hotel and residences represents a “major step” in Bangkok-based Minor Hotels’ U.S. expansion plans.
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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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Opinion
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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Q&A
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.