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    Wingspan Development, UrbanStreet partner to ramp up multifamily production

    The Chicago-area firms have joined to “activate more projects quicker,” according to the CEO of Nicholas Family of Cos.

    By • Aug. 26, 2026
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    Multifamily distress reports put New York in the spotlight

    While the Big Apple saw changes to multiple commercial mortgage-backed securities loans for apartment communities in August, properties in Memphis, Tennessee, and Cincinnati entered servicing.

    By • Updated Aug. 26, 2026
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    Top 5 stories from Multifamily Dive

    A roundup of some of Multifamily Dive’s top stories so far this year.

    By Multifamily Dive staff
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    Beyond the Rent: The economic signals multifamily leaders should watch this fall

    Apartment professionals should keep an eye on the war in Iran, a possible Federal Reserve rate hike and ballooning U.S. debt, among other things.

    By • Aug. 24, 2026
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    With the return of banks, debt options in multifamily flourish in 2026

    The agencies also remain strong options, though some multifamily borrowers still report that it's difficult to get deals done.

    By • Aug. 21, 2026
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    Camden CEO talks Sun Belt optimism, EQR-AVB merger

    In conversation with Multifamily Dive, Alex Jessett explains why "every 25- to 34-year-old in America" wants to live in Nashville or Austin and why newly formed Vivmark has "no impact" on the REIT.

    By • Aug. 19, 2026
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    Fogelman bets on Dallas suburbs with ninth Texas property

    The Memphis, Tennessee-based firm bought the 288-unit The Ovilla as it expects new deliveries in the south Dallas suburbs to fall to 2% of inventory over the next 18 months.

    By • Aug. 19, 2026
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    Knightvest buys 1,027-unit portfolio in Austin, Texas

    The firm secured the three properties at a deep discount to what the assets previously traded at and is currently under contract to buy a foreclosure in Dallas, according to CEO David Moore.

    By • Aug. 18, 2026
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    Why Varia US teamed up with Brookfield to expand its multifamily portfolio

    The $694 million joint venture allows Varia to unlock substantial liquidity, improve its balance sheet and gain greater flexibility in managing the business.

    By • Aug. 17, 2026
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    Why TruAmerica is moving into structured finance

    The Top 50 owner sees strong risk-adjusted returns and the ability to improve relationships with its investors and lenders as it becomes a more diversified residential investment management company.

    By • Aug. 14, 2026
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    Multiple factors pushed multifamily CMBS distress up in July

    CRED iQ Founder and CEO Mike Haas told Multifamily Dive that increases in insurance, property taxes and lending costs were among the issues contributing to trouble with securitized multifamily loans.

    By • Aug. 12, 2026
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    Top markets for apartment sales in H1 2026

    Despite a slow national market, Northern New Jersey, San Francisco and others set record-high volumes so far in 2026, while Seattle saw a decline, according to MSCI.

    By • Aug. 11, 2026
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    Why outside equity is looking at Midwestern apartments

    Roger Daniel of Daniel Management Group says the steadiness in the middle of the country is drawing new investment groups, even if they’re not institutional.

    By • Aug. 10, 2026
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    Apartment REITs see Sun Belt momentum in latest earnings

    During second-quarter earnings calls, multifamily leaders reported moderating supply and resilient demand.

    By • Aug. 10, 2026
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    Centerspace executives outline disposition plans

    On the multifamily REIT’s Q2 earnings call, CEO Anne Olson said the goal is a portfolio with stronger growth potential, lower debt and greater financial flexibility.

    By • Aug. 7, 2026
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    Matt Ferrari’s PXV Multifamily makes first acquisition for $29.5M

    The 216-unit Village on the Green property in Atlanta was the first deal the company analyzed, the firm’s founder tells Multifamily Dive.

    By • Aug. 6, 2026
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    Camden solidifies Sun Belt expansion after selling California portfolio

    In a second-quarter earnings call, the REIT’s leaders stressed low turnover and more new leases yielded encouraging signs for Q3.

    By Danielle McLean • Aug. 6, 2026
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    More Texas multifamily loans moved to servicing in late July

    Keener Investment Management saw two properties fall into servicing, while the values of other Texas assets were reduced.

    By • Aug. 5, 2026
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    MAA expects Sun Belt recovery to boost late-summer rents

    The REIT is seeing cautious renters amid lingering supply, but with a high level of inbound migration to its properties, executives expect an unusually strong third quarter. 

    By Keith Loria • Aug. 4, 2026
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    Tishman Speyer buys 296-unit property in Charlotte, North Carolina

    The firm added the asset through its TS Plus fund, which has raised $973 million to date.

    By • Aug. 4, 2026
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    West Coast portfolio helps Essex beat Q2 expectations

    Strong supply-demand combined with continued technology sector investments across the Bay Area powered the REIT’s Northern California strength.

    By • Aug. 3, 2026
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    Neology Group raises $175M to expand beyond Florida

    The raise gives the Miami-based firm nearly $1 billion in buying power to pursue large-scale projects across the Sunshine State and elsewhere in the Southeast.

    By • July 30, 2026
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    Fed holds benchmark rate steady in vote with three dissents

    The central bank held the main interest rate steady in a 9-3 vote after a two-day meeting.

    By Grace Noto • July 29, 2026
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    UDR raises guidance amid slowing supply, employment growth

    In its second-quarter earnings call, the Colorado-based apartment REIT announced that it is letting its debt and preferred equity program sunset.

    By • July 29, 2026
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    Texas CEO sees challenges in underwriting high-supply markets

    Even though properties are well below replacement costs in places like Austin, CONTI Capital CEO Carlos Vaz is finding it difficult to make the numbers work in the Texas market.

    By • July 28, 2026
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    Elme reaches deal to sell last property for $250M

    After one sale fell through earlier this year, the REIT entered an agreement to sell the 222-unit Riverside Apartments in Alexandria, Virginia, and related undeveloped land for $30 million less.

    By • July 27, 2026