Philadelphia industrial conversion apartments head to servicing

The GM Holdings Portfolio’s eight buildings had been renovated into 187 apartment units in Kensington, a “gentrifying neighborhood” in the city.

By Leslie Shaver • April 21, 2026

Why IEC is exploring student housing conversions

With a $42.8 million portfolio buy in California, Interstate Equities Corp. plans to convert its conventional multifamily properties into by-bedroom apartments.

By Leslie Shaver • April 20, 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.

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Century Housing CEO on affordable housing challenges, solutions

Newly appointed Jacqueline Waggoner discusses the California nonprofit’s development approach, barriers to building and the need for “coordinated action at scale.”

By Julie Strupp • April 17, 2026

Mainstream insurers squeamish about risk in multifamily: Marsh McLennan

Multifamily and affordable housing owners must focus on safety and operational discipline, according to the finance and insurance firm.

By Julie Strupp • April 15, 2026

Bascom Group adds another property in Las Vegas for $103M

The Ellison, acquired at below-replacement cost, was an opportunity that does “not come around often,” the firm's Tom Gilfillan said.

By Leslie Shaver • April 15, 2026

How Kennedy-Wilson is incorporating Toll Brothers’ development platform

The acquisition of the homebuilder’s platform was a “huge stroke of good luck for us,” said John McCullough, who joined Kennedy-Wilson’s Multifamily Development Group from Toll.

By Leslie Shaver • April 13, 2026

Greystar tops NMHC’s list with 1M units under management

Asset Living, ZRS Management, FPA Multifamily and Hunt Cos. were among the biggest gainers on the National Multifamily Housing Council’s listing of top owners and managers.

By Leslie Shaver • April 10, 2026

Standard Real Estate Investments makes first buy in Belay Investment Group partnership

The firms teamed up to acquire the 256-unit Martin’s Point property in Lombard, Illinois, as part of a $50 million programmatic joint venture.

By Leslie Shaver • April 9, 2026

Carmel closes $1.35B value-add apartment fund

CEO Ron Zeff told Multifamily Dive that his firm has its best opportunity in 30 years to buy assets in coastal gateway markets, as core capital continues its retreat.

By Leslie Shaver • April 8, 2026

Multifamily delinquencies jumped 30 bps in March, as property-level fundamentals deteriorate: Trepp

New York, New Jersey and Houston accounted for nearly 80% of the new distress, according to Stephen Buschbom, head of applied research and analytics at the firm.

By Leslie Shaver • April 7, 2026

How immigration policy, demographic trends affect multifamily: John Burns

Stricter immigration policy is lowering demand for apartments, while economic uncertainty is leading many residents to stay in rentals and delay buying a home, experts said during a recent webinar.

By Julie Strupp • April 6, 2026

How capital, pricing and execution are shaping multifamily

Equity remains cautious, and has shifted emphasis from chasing upside to underwriting downside, Northmarq experts write.

By Scott Lamontagne, Dave Martin and Dylan Steman • April 6, 2026

Multifamily properties in Chicago, LA and Florida moved to servicing

In some cases, the troubled loans were originated recently and quickly ran into issues, according to Morningstar Credit Analytics.

By Leslie Shaver • April 1, 2026

Detroit to dedicate 100% of city-owned commercial property sales proceeds to affordable housing fund

The measure is expected to generate $4 million annually for affordable housing development and preservation.

By Ryan Kushner • March 31, 2026

SunLife Financial buys Bell Partners for $350M

The financial services organization will combine the Greensboro, North Carolina-based multifamily investment and operating firm with global real estate investment manager BGO

By Leslie Shaver • March 31, 2026

Texas multifamily loans manageable despite building spree: Dallas Fed

While concessions bring risks to apartment owners and banks, only a few lenders reported multifamily loans exceeding capital and loan loss reserves.

By Leslie Shaver • March 30, 2026

Apartment prices rose for the first time since 2022 in February

Valuations ticked up 0.1%, while multifamily transactions dropped 24% during the month.

By Leslie Shaver • March 27, 2026

Notable apartment deals so far in 2026

Harbor Group International and Affinius Capital have been among the major multifamily buyers in the first quarter of this year.

By Leslie Shaver • March 26, 2026

Why Security Properties is leaving apartment operations

By jettisoning property management, the Seattle-based company won’t need to build its portfolio around efficiencies and will have a new level of flexibility, says CEO Dan Byrnes.

By Leslie Shaver • March 25, 2026

More New York, Houston properties move to servicing

Waterford Grove is the third distressed property in Texas tracked by Morningstar to be transferred due to a tax exemption issue.

By Leslie Shaver • March 24, 2026

Investors bullish on housing for older adults

Demand for senior housing enters 2026 with strong long-term prospects, with overall occupancy high and inventory growth low, per new reports from Partner Valuation Advisors and JLL.

By Julie Strupp • March 23, 2026

Milwaukee mass timber project, billed as nation’s tallest, reportedly faces foreclosure

Contractor C.D. Smith Construction is trying to offload the parcel at 1005 N. Edison St. after developer Neutral stopped construction last fall, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

By Leslie Shaver • March 20, 2026

Universities are the structural lever America’s housing policy is missing

Aligning university land, patient capital and federal incentives with the regulatory progress already underway can unlock housing supply in markets that need it most, writes one expert.

By Josh Parker • March 19, 2026

The Fed holds rates steady yet again

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said implications of developments in the Middle East for the U.S. economy are uncertain, though they weren’t the only drivers of inflation.

By Leslie Shaver • March 18, 2026

Harbor Group International buys 11-property portfolio for $562M

The Norfolk, Virginia-based owner purchased the portfolio from REIT AH Realty Trust, which is divesting its apartment holdings and focusing on targeted retail opportunities.

By Leslie Shaver • March 17, 2026