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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 on tap for the coming year.

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    Small California REIT initiates strategic review

    MacKenzie Realty Capital is considering options for its five properties and one development site.

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    JBG Smith to build 640 apartments in Alexandria, Virginia

    The city has approved the developer’s plans to build affordable and market-rate rental apartments near the Potomac Yard Metro station.

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    Aimco sells Chicago portfolio for $455M

    LaTerra Capital Management and Respark Residential bought the seven properties as the REIT continues to liquidate.

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    Middleburg, Landmark announce land buys

    The Virginia-based developer acquired dirt for a 330-unit luxury apartment community in Spring Hill, Florida, while the Georgia-headquartered firm plans a student property in Alabama.

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    HUD probes Boston over housing discrimination

    The agency claims the city is discriminating against White residents via its equity and inclusion efforts in its housing strategy. In response, the mayor's office called the probe an "unhinged attack” from Washington.

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    Why Madison Communities tripled down on Asheville

    The North Carolina-based multifamily developer sees a lot of upside in the long-term fundamentals of the mountain town.

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    5 ways to prepare for Opportunity Zones 2.0

    Multifamily pros should align projects with economic fundamentals and community goals and tap into new initiatives, one expert says.

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    Price tag grows on Toll Brothers’ sale to Kennedy Wilson

    The sale price for the apartment platform increased by $33 million to $380 million, while the closing date was pushed to 2026.

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    Multifamily’s notable executive moves of the fall

    September, October and November 2025 brought promotions at TruAmerica, a new CEO at RealPage and the departure of Elme's chief information officer.

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    Multifamily pros react to Fed interest rate cut

    Apartment executives welcomed the 25 basis point trim as the central bank signaled one additional rate reduction for 2026.

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    New defense bill excludes bipartisan housing package

    Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle nonetheless indicated support for the ROAD to Housing Act, which aims to boost supply by simplifying regulations.

    Updated Dec. 11, 2025
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    Apartment distress ticked up in November

    The multifamily distress rate rose 50 basis points MOM to 10.80%, reflecting struggles with floating-rate debt and operating expense inflation, according to CRED iQ.

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    FTC issues warning to multifamily owners

    The federal agency said it is reviewing harmful practices in the rental housing market in the wake of its settlement with Greystar over deceptive advertising.

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    $10B One Beverly Hills project goes vertical

    Turner is overseeing overall construction in the ultralux mixed-use development, while Layton and Suffolk build its two residential towers and PCL leads construction on its Aman Hotel.

    Updated Dec. 9, 2025
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    How a New Jersey developer teams up to build affordable housing

    The Michaels Organization has partnered with health systems and even Disney to develop attainable apartment units, said Jonathan Lubonski.

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    Hudson Valley Property Group acquires 170 units in New Jersey

    The firm is planning approximately $7.6 million in renovations to modernize the affordable buildings and enhance energy efficiency and security.

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    Apartment rents slipped for 4th straight month in November

    Although winter slumps are normal, weak job growth and sagging consumer confidence could be contributing to waning multifamily demand, per a new Yardi Matrix report.

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    Shifting water infrastructure decisions to local governments could accelerate housing, advocates say

    A new WOTUS definition proposed by the EPA would give builders relief from federal permitting delays, but environmental groups warn it could leave cities more exposed to flood and water quality risks.

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    Court merges Zillow-Redfin antitrust lawsuits

    Two separate challenges to the rental listing giants’ partnership from the Federal Trade Commission and five states will proceed as a single case.

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    EYA taps new head of multifamily development

    In her new role, Robin Bettarel will advance the Washington, D.C.-based developer’s urban infill strategy and expansion of its apartment pipeline.

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    Tailwind enters San Francisco, Las Vegas with $60M portfolio purchase

    The California-based apartment owner and operator acquired three properties in an off-market transaction from a motivated long-term family owner.

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    3 Alabama and Georgia properties head to servicing

    The $33 million loan backing the Tusk Multifamily Portfolio was originated in November 2023 and was placed in servicing after falling delinquent.

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    Local governments sue after HUD rewrites homelessness grants ‘mere weeks’ from deadline

    The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s policy shifts could displace as many as 170,000 people, according to a lawsuit.

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    Greystar to pay FTC, Colorado $24M to settle rental fee suit

    Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson has directed the agency to develop a rule to address unfair or deceptive fees in rental housing.