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

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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

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

Mapping the multifamily debt landscape for 2026

Berkadia worked with 235 unique debt capital sources in 2025 and secured $35 billion in total loan origination volume, across over 1,600 loans.

By Michael Cale, SVP – Capital Markets • March 16, 2026

Griffis Residential launches new fund, makes Florida acquisition

The firm sees “unprecedented discounts to replacement costs” as it looks to add to its nearly 10,000-unit portfolio, according to Jim DiRienzo, senior vice president of investments.

By Leslie Shaver • March 13, 2026

Multifamily CMBS delinquency rate fell in February

Apartments still face pressure, but one observer thinks it will be confined to certain markets and product types.

By Leslie Shaver • March 11, 2026

More troubled Oakland, California, properties reportedly head to auction

The two buildings, less than a mile apart, will hit the sales block after their owner defaulted on more than $50 million in loans, according to The East Bay Times.

By Leslie Shaver • Updated March 10, 2026

5 recent land deals for multifamily projects

Alliance Residential, Landmark Properties and Embrey are among the developers that recently acquired parcels for new apartment projects.

By Leslie Shaver • March 9, 2026

Arbor ‘being very aggressive’ with distressed apartment sales

The multifamily lender believes the cycle has bottomed out, with a clear path to resolving most of its distressed loans. Immigration enforcement, however, has added to its problems.

By Leslie Shaver • March 6, 2026

What’s the most effective way to reduce risk in multifamily investing in 2026?

Amid modest rent growth and harder-to-predict costs, disciplined execution and downside protection are key, according to Finquity Capital’s Emanuel Gana and Alice Villar.

By Emanuel Gana and Alice Villar • March 5, 2026

What’s happened so far in 2026 with housing policy

The Senate is mulling a major bipartisan housing package, while HUD has been busy overhauling its regulations.

By Julie Strupp • March 5, 2026