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    Frank Cassidy on how he made HUD multifamily-friendly

    The outgoing FHA commissioner and HUD assistant secretary for housing talked about federal multifamily loan changes and what remains to be done to incentivize development.

    By • June 12, 2026
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    Multifamily CMBS servicing, delinquency rates fell in May: Trepp

    The improvement in CMBS multifamily delinquencies was driven by two large multifamily loans that cured during the month, according to Trepp's Stephen Buschbom.

    By • June 12, 2026
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    Top 5 stories from Multifamily Dive

    A roundup of some of Multifamily Dive’s top stories from the past year.

    By Multifamily Dive staff
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    8 notable interviews with multifamily pros from spring 2026

    Executives from Arqline, Kennedy Wilson and The BAM Cos. tackle apartment demand, financing and mergers.

    By • June 11, 2026
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    Inside Swapnil Agarwal’s efforts to save his apartment portfolio

    The CEO of Houston-based Nitya Capital has reached a forbearance agreement with his lender on three North Texas properties as he continues to attempt to refinance his assets.

    By • June 10, 2026
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    AvalonBay’s management team leads ‘merger of equals’

    AVB will have positions largely focused on capital allocation, while Equity Residential executives will take operations and legal spots.

    By • June 8, 2026
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    How local incentives helped clinch an apartment deal in a rent-controlled Maryland county

    Donaldson Impact Investments teamed up with two partners to buy Yorkshire Apartments using Montgomery County's by-right Payment in Lieu of Taxes program.

    By • June 8, 2026
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    Why this apartment owner likes the blue-collar future of the Midwest

    Ivan Barratt’s The BAM Cos. recently bought two properties in Kansas City as it looks for assets in areas with durable job growth.

    By • June 4, 2026
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    Centerspace completes strategic review, plans for $240M in sales

    The REIT plans to cash out of 12 communities and exit the Bismarck and Rapid City markets in North Dakota.

    By • June 2, 2026
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    How Charleston, South Carolina, is setting the stage for thousands of affordable homes by 2032

    An “aggressive” new housing strategy includes pre-permitting city land and preapproving housing designs to fill gaps more quickly, the mayor said. 

    By Ryan Kushner • June 2, 2026
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    Berkshire Hathaway acquires BTR player Taylor Morrison for $8.5B

    The Scottsdale, Arizona-based firm builds rentals through its Yardly brand, which received a $3 billion injection last year.

    By • June 1, 2026
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    Elme Communities reaches agreement to sell last remaining asset

    The REIT is slated to offload the 193-unit Elme Bethesda to CAPREIT for $59 million, as it aims to liquidate by mid-year.

    By • May 29, 2026
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    S2 Capital sees multiple properties move to servicing

    The troubled owner’s assets in Texas, Arizona, Florida and North Carolina landed in servicing, as expenses provided obstacles in the Lone Star State.

    By • May 29, 2026
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    Notable apartment deals this spring

    Standard Real Estate Investments, Bascom Group and Ballast were among the multifamily investors buying properties over the last couple of months.

    By • May 28, 2026
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    Scion Group, Ares Management Corp. partner for $910M student housing buy

    The firms have formed a joint venture to invest in off-campus student housing, a sector where they see long-term strength.

    By • May 26, 2026
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    Apartment deal volume plummeted in April: MSCI

    Trades hit their lowest monthly volume since 2020 due to subdued demand across the sector, though the massive AVB-EQR deal should boost numbers in the second half of the year.

    By • May 22, 2026
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    AvalonBay and Equity Residential announce ‘merger of equals’

    In an environment of increased public scrutiny, the REITs are emphasizing their ability to boost housing production and partner with nonprofit developers.

    By • May 21, 2026
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    Independence Realty Trust boosts dividend 6%

    Chairman and CEO Scott Schaeffer cited “improving fundamentals we are seeing across our markets” as a reason for the bump from $0.17 to $0.18 per share.

    By • May 19, 2026
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    NYC unveils plan to speed up affordable housing development

    Mayor Zohran Mamdani is proposing a slew of reforms that he says would shave eight months off the development process by streamlining environmental reviews, pre-development financing and permitting.

    By Ryan Kushner • May 19, 2026
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    Quarterra reportedly puts more than 3,700 units on the market: CoStar

    The firm will consider selling the 10 properties, which are scattered across the U.S., individually or all at once, according to the outlet.

    By • May 18, 2026
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    Build-to-rent sale mandate cut from House’s ROAD to Housing bill

    The bipartisan legislation is moving ahead for a House vote with strong support from the housing industry, but the White House says “there may be serious policy concerns” with the bill.

    By • May 15, 2026
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    Navigating LIHTC projects ‘takes a village’: Walker & Dunlop expert

    Jack Hodgkins, who recently joined the advisory firm to work on affordable housing, said the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program has become more complex.

    By Danielle McLean • May 15, 2026
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    3 cities making strides in housing affordability

    Ivory Innovations recognized a housing finance program in Boston and housing policies in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and New Rochelle, New York, for their ingenuity.

    By Ryan Kushner • May 15, 2026
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    Multifamily CMBS maturities jumped to 7.71% in April: Trepp

    Investors see a wall of maturities across the debt spectrum, driving increased transactions throughout 2026.

    By • May 12, 2026
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    Slumping DC market dings Elme’s shareholder payout as it liquidates

    The Bethesda, Maryland-based REIT projects distributions between $16.74 and $17.02 per common share, a lower range than its January estimate.

    By • May 12, 2026
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    New bill offers tax credits for middle-income housing

    The Workforce Housing Tax Credit would be the first of its kind and could finance the construction of about 344,000 affordable rental homes.

    By • May 11, 2026