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Troubled Connecticut property hits the market
The LLCs that own the 210-unit Covered Bridge complex in Newtown declared bankruptcy after cost overruns and interest rate increases.
By Leslie Shaver • July 9, 2025 -
Austin apartments go to special servicing
The Texas assets, owned by Keller Capital and backed by a $110 million loan, experienced a 16% decline in their 2024 net cash flow from issuance.
By Leslie Shaver • July 8, 2025 -
DEALS + STARTS
JRK Property Holdings enters Washington, DC
CEO Bobby Lee sees the nation’s capital as a growth market, despite federal government cuts.
By Leslie Shaver • July 1, 2025 -
Corvias’ Georgia student housing LLC files for bankruptcy
The firm says it is taking action “to restructure the partnership and achieve a long-term solution for the program” after years of trying to make it financially viable.
By Leslie Shaver • July 1, 2025 -
Apartment sales volume falls 18% in May
After 11 months of double-digit increases, transaction growth stalled at $8.2 billion.
By Leslie Shaver • June 30, 2025 -
Why many new apartment developments don’t pencil out
While tariffs are making headlines, interest rates and equity capital are also major hurdles in multifamily construction.
By Leslie Shaver • June 27, 2025 -
DEALS + STARTS
Blackfin Real Estate Investors enters Georgia with $17.3M acquisition
The Virginia-based firm purchased Sage Creek Apartments in Augusta from an investor group led by JJM Realty Partners.
By Leslie Shaver • June 25, 2025 -
Q&A
Utah-based firm mixes hospitality with multifamily
PEG sees both apartment residents and hotel guests demand a higher level of service.
By Leslie Shaver • June 24, 2025 -
NAHB: Multifamily construction migrates to less populous areas
There isn’t just one catalyst behind the trend, experts told Multifamily Dive.
By Leslie Shaver • June 24, 2025 -
Multifamily starts rise 5% YOY for buildings with 5 or more units
Although debt is available for apartment developers, equity investors are very selective about the projects they choose to back.
By Leslie Shaver • June 20, 2025 -
DEALS + STARTS
Woodfield, Northwestern Mutual sell Florida apartment tower for $87M
Griffis Residential entered South Florida by purchasing Anya, a 223-unit high-rise in West Palm Beach.
By Leslie Shaver • June 18, 2025 -
NEW FUNDS
Gray Capital launches Midwestern apartment fund
The firm is targeting value-add and core-plus multifamily assets in Indianapolis and Columbus, Ohio.
By Leslie Shaver • June 17, 2025 -
DEALS + STARTS
Kennedy Wilson partners with Japanese firm to buy Seattle apartments
The investors purchased The Danforth for $173 million, citing an uptick in return-to-office initiatives.
By Leslie Shaver • June 16, 2025 -
Trepp: Multifamily CMBS delinquencies, servicing rates fall
However, CRED iQ and the MBA pointed to rising distress in commercial real estate.
By Leslie Shaver • June 16, 2025 -
Cityview opens New York City office
The Los Angeles-based firm plans to target opportunities in Boston; Orlando, Florida; and Atlanta.
By Leslie Shaver • June 12, 2025 -
Centerspace puts Minnesota apartments on the sales block
The Minneapolis-based apartment REIT is also adding to its portfolio with purchases in Salt Lake City and Colorado.
By Leslie Shaver • June 12, 2025 -
Q&A
Apartment developer sees muted impact from tariffs so far
Chris Finlay of Middleburg Communities says his firm’s exposure to the new levies is around 3%, with costs moving less than 1% on one project.
By Leslie Shaver • June 10, 2025 -
Apartment developers gear up for tariffs
Firms are dusting off their playbooks from the first Trump administration, which recommend ordering parts early and sourcing from different companies.
By Leslie Shaver • June 4, 2025 -
DEALS + STARTS
EQR to purchase 8 apartment properties for $535M
The REIT expects the acquisition of the 2,064 units in Atlanta to be accretive in the second year of ownership.
By Leslie Shaver • June 3, 2025 -
DEALS + STARTS
Harbor Group reportedly acquires 3,590 apartment units for $625M
The Virginia-based firm purchased the 11 Sun Belt properties from a joint venture consisting of David Werner, Onyx Partners and Carlton Associates.
By Leslie Shaver • June 2, 2025 -
Top multifamily groundbreakings, deals and sales: May 2025
Companies including Altus, Dominium and RADCO made news in recent weeks.
By Multifamily Dive Staff • May 29, 2025 -
One-tenth of US apartments owned by private equity
Blackstone’s holdings make up over 10% of the 2.2 million total units, according to a recent report.
By Mary Salmonsen • May 29, 2025 -
Apartment sales volume jumps 20% to $9.2B in April
Multifamily prices fell 1% year over year after dropping at a 7.3% annual pace a year ago, but REIT executives aren’t seeing tariff-related impacts on valuations yet.
By Leslie Shaver • May 28, 2025 -
Q&A
How Valiant grew into a top 50 multifamily firm
The Dallas-based company made its first appearance on the NMHC list this spring, 10 years after launching third-party property management services.
By Leslie Shaver • May 27, 2025 -
New Funds
Mesirow raises $1.2B for value-add apartments
The Chicago-based firm will focus on multifamily properties needing upgrades in the top 30 U.S. markets.
By Leslie Shaver • May 27, 2025