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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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    Uncovering the hidden costs of outdated security systems at multifamily properties

    Discover the hidden risks, liabilities and revenue losses—and how modern access control boosts ROI.

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    Student housing preleasing off to strong start, while rents decline: Yardi

    The deceleration in rent growth has been pronounced across major student housing markets, a new 2026–2027 academic year report shows.

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    HUD rule would bar families with mixed immigration status

    The proposed policy changes would result in the eviction of tens of thousands of tenants from agency-supported housing, nonprofit groups say.

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    Kennedy Wilson go-private deal draws scrutiny

    A consortium led by the company's chairman and CEO, other senior executives and Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited will acquire the real estate investment firm, though one law firm is raising questions about the deal.

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    Multifamily housing starts jumped to highest level of 2025 in December

    New apartment construction rose at the end of the year but was still down slightly from the same period in 2024.

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    Oregon mandates heat pumps in new housing

    The update to the state’s residential energy code could save residents of housing built after the change an average of $125 a month in energy costs, an analysis found.

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    Centerspace CEO says ‘a little early’ to tell if strategic review will change REIT’s 2026 strategy

    The Minneapolis-based multifamily firm saw net operating income grow 3.5% year over year, driven by 2.4% revenue growth in 2025.

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    Are older renters driving higher apartment renewal rates?

    As residents age, they’re less likely to want to deal with the cost and hassle of moving, according to multifamily pros.

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    HUD launches investigation into Texas housing marketed to Muslims

    The agency’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity is probing whether developers of the East Plano Islamic Center’s planned community discriminated based on race or national origin.

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    Conversions remain ‘integral’ to Hilton, as CEO touts new brands

    Chris Nassetta said during an earnings call that 2025 was the “biggest year of organic openings,” also hinting at the imminent launch of Undergraduate and an upcoming student-housing concept. 

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    Apartment REITs face uncertainty in 2026

    Income will still be challenging for multifamily's biggest public companies, as Camden and UDR plan major sales.

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    How Jonathan Rose Cos. plans affordable housing projects

    The mission-based multifamily developer recently tapped Brandon Kearse to help expand its portfolio in high-opportunity areas.

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    UDR expects to be a net seller in 2026

    The REIT’s early 2025 lease-expiration management strategy helped it weather Q4 and set it up for 1.5% to 2% blended lease rate growth in 2026.

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    Problem loans: Tracking the biggest multifamily delinquencies

    Properties recently fell into distress in Colorado, New York City and the Bay Area in California.

    Updated Oct. 16, 2025
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    Marriott’s Edition brand to fill ‘clear gap’ in Nashville hospitality

    The Nashville Edition hotel and residential development in Tennessee will proceed after investment group Tidal Real Estate Partners secured $371.5 million in financing.

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    Northern California strength, lower concessions drive positive Q4 for Essex

    The California-based REIT saw revenue, expenses and NOI all increase in the fourth quarter, per its Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings report.

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    CRE servicers ‘increasingly aggressive’ toward distressed assets: CRED iQ

    The data firm projects the overall distress rate could reach 15% by December 2026, while Trepp noted an increase in multifamily servicing and delinquency rates in January.

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    Housing bill sails through the House

    The Housing for the 21st Century Act, designed to increase the nation’s supply of homes, now heads to the Senate.

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    Equity Residential saw AI, automation bump in 2025

    The REIT expects to see the most rent growth in New York City and San Francisco, EQR executives said on a fourth-quarter and full-year earnings call.

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    With a boost from Meta, Sacramento eyes more affordable student housing

    Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg pledged $50 million for a downtown project that will facilitate affordable housing, STEM facilities and an AI center.

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    What needs to happen for urban apartment development to return?

    While new supply being absorbed would help multifamily developers underwrite mid- and high-rise projects, regulatory reforms and a boost in demand are also needed.

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    Camden looks to double down on the Sun Belt

    The REIT expects rental conditions to improve in the region, as apartment supply is absorbed throughout 2026.

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    Activist investor pushes Veris to sell itself

    In a letter, Goldman Sachs and Cedars alum Bruce Schanzer said the REIT’s apartment properties trade at a discount to net asset value of over 30%.

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    AvalonBay expects 2026 growth amid tighter multifamily supply

    The Arlington, Virginia-based REIT is bullish on build-to-rent development, executives said on the fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings call.

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    MAA says concessions in the 5-week range on Q4 earnings call

    The REIT’s executives think declining supply and continued strong demand will provide a boost as 2026 progresses.