Continental Properties closes $480M refinancing for 10 properties

The move allows the firm to retire construction debt and get capital back to its investors earlier, according to Chief Financial Officer Ed Madell.

By Julie Strupp • Nov. 5, 2026

UDR beats Q3 estimates and raises guidance, after Apollo deal

The REIT’s executives saw rents increasing, retention hitting record highs and San Francisco thriving at the end of Q3 as they continue making stock buybacks.

By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 3, 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.

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Q3 multifamily sales jumped 139% on Vivmark deal

Although the mega-merger made 2026’s third quarter the highest on record, apartment values fell 4.6% year over year and 6.2% at an annualized rate between Q2 and Q3.

By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 2, 2026

Beyond the Rent: What is the true cost of your equity?

Many owners face the challenge of bringing more money into their deal. Sometimes, the cost may outweigh the benefits.

By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 30, 2026

MAA’s revenue dipped in Q3 from Sun Belt weakness

Despite the later-than-expected bounceback in rents, “we see a favorable foundation for the next phase of recovery,” President and CEO Brad Hill said on the REIT’s earnings call.

By Julie Strupp • Oct. 29, 2026

Essex ups 2026 guidance amid vigorous Northern California performance

“West Coast multifamily fundamentals offer a compelling case for continued growth above the U.S. average,” CEO Angela Kleiman said on the REIT’s third-quarter earnings call.

By Julie Strupp • Oct. 28, 2026

Despite pausing rate hikes, ‘inflation is too high’: Fed chair

The news didn’t surprise apartment investors, who tuned in for signals indicating future rate increases.

By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 28, 2026

Former Sonder-occupied building loses value in NYC

The 2 Washington property saw its value drop 25% to $162.5 million after it moved into servicing in June.

By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 27, 2026

UDR’s Apollo union is a ‘positive’: J.P. Morgan

The REIT will earn an asset management fee equaling 1.25% of Apollo’s equity, or $16.75 million, according to Executive Director Anthony Paolone.

By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 26, 2026

Morgan Properties CFO on managing an ever-growing portfolio

As finance chief of one of the United States’ largest apartment owners, Marina Dikos is focused on integrating a range of disparate systems with each new acquisition.

By Dan Niepow • Oct. 26, 2026

How development helps Richard Richman’s tax syndication business

As his mammoth apartment company hits 40 years, The Richman Group founder sees industry-wide challenges in building new projects and refinancing them.

By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 23, 2026

UDR, Apollo form $2B joint venture

Apollo will invest $1.34 billion of capital to acquire an approximate two-thirds interest in 19 properties, which carry a roughly 6% cap rate and an average age of 39 years.

By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 21, 2026

Build-to-rent now eligible for Federal Housing Administration financing

Under the policy change, BTR projects can qualify for new construction and acquisition or refinancing programs, as HUD pushes to increase housing supply.

By Julie Strupp • Oct. 16, 2026

Scott McCallum joins UDR as chief investment officer

The Blackstone alum takes the spot once held by Joe Fisher and Harry Alcock.

By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 15, 2026

Problem loans: Tracking the biggest multifamily delinquencies

Properties recently fell into distress in Missouri, Tennessee, New York and Texas.

By Leslie Shaver • Updated June 17, 2026

Private credit issues could lead to more apartment distress: Gaia’s Fishman

The co-founder and CEO of Gaia Real Estate sees more troubled properties hitting the market next year as he looks for signs of improvement in the Sun Belt.

By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 7, 2026

2 recent multifamily loans in Missouri, Tennessee head to servicing

Loans for Cypress Village Apartments and The Abington were transferred after payment shortfalls, cash management issues and other issues, showing that even new loans are under stress.

By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 6, 2026

Top multifamily conferences of 2027

Multifamily Dive has compiled the apartment industry’s most noteworthy rental housing events and expos covering economic trends, technology, financing and more.

By Julie Strupp • Oct. 6, 2026

Eastham Capital sues Audubon over troubled Alabama property

Cadence at Bluff Park “was a disaster and was clearly not being professionally managed,” according to the lawsuit.

By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 1, 2026

Elme completes liquidation

The REIT finalized the sale of its last remaining properties in September. Its last day of trading on the New York Stock Exchange is expected to be Nov. 5.

By Leslie Shaver • Sept. 30, 2026

Investor challenges IRT’s acquisition of Centerspace

Irenic Capital Management thinks Independence Realty Trust should instead explore selling itself.

By Leslie Shaver • Sept. 30, 2026

How this firm turns market-rate housing affordable: Post CEO

Affordable housing development has “gotten much harder as a result of costs going up and people needing disparate funding sources,” Post Real Estate Group Founder and CEO Jason Post said.

By Julie Strupp • Sept. 28, 2026

Thompson Thrift launches up to $230M partnership to develop six projects

The vehicle will develop class A properties across Colorado, Kentucky, Arizona and Nevada, plus its first multifamily project in Montana.

By Leslie Shaver • Sept. 28, 2026

Vivmark boosted August sales, but apartment prices fell 4.7% YOY

As the “merger of equals” closed, transaction volume jumped 402% YOY to $80.5 billion, but individual trades continue to slump.

By Leslie Shaver • Sept. 24, 2026

Wallick names senior vice president of asset management

Newly promoted Jeannie Clayton said the “future of affordable housing will require innovation, collaboration, and persistence.”

By Julie Strupp • Sept. 23, 2026