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    Scion Group, Ares Management Corp. partner for $910M student housing buy

    The firms have formed a joint venture to invest in off-campus student housing, a sector where they see long-term strength.

    By • May 26, 2026
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    Apartment deal volume plummeted in April: MSCI

    Trades hit their lowest monthly volume since 2020 due to subdued demand across the sector, though the massive AVB-EQR deal should boost numbers in the second half of the year.

    By • May 22, 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
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    AvalonBay and Equity Residential announce ‘merger of equals’

    In an environment of increased public scrutiny, the REITs are emphasizing their ability to boost housing production and partner with nonprofit developers.

    By • May 21, 2026
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    Independence Realty Trust boosts dividend 6%

    Chairman and CEO Scott Schaeffer cited “improving fundamentals we are seeing across our markets” as a reason for the bump from $0.17 to $0.18 per share.

    By • May 19, 2026
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    NYC unveils plan to speed up affordable housing development

    Mayor Zohran Mamdani is proposing a slew of reforms that he says would shave eight months off the development process by streamlining environmental reviews, pre-development financing and permitting.

    By Ryan Kushner • May 19, 2026
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    Quarterra reportedly puts more than 3,700 units on the market: CoStar

    The firm will consider selling the 10 properties, which are scattered across the U.S., individually or all at once, according to the outlet.

    By • May 18, 2026
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    Build-to-rent sale mandate cut from House’s ROAD to Housing bill

    The bipartisan legislation is moving ahead for a House vote with strong support from the housing industry, but the White House says “there may be serious policy concerns” with the bill.

    By • May 15, 2026
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    Navigating LIHTC projects ‘takes a village’: Walker & Dunlop expert

    Jack Hodgkins, who recently joined the advisory firm to work on affordable housing, said the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program has become more complex.

    By Danielle McLean • May 15, 2026
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    3 cities making strides in housing affordability

    Ivory Innovations recognized a housing finance program in Boston and housing policies in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and New Rochelle, New York, for their ingenuity.

    By Ryan Kushner • May 15, 2026
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    Multifamily CMBS maturities jumped to 7.71% in April: Trepp

    Investors see a wall of maturities across the debt spectrum, driving increased transactions throughout 2026.

    By • May 12, 2026
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    Slumping DC market dings Elme’s shareholder payout as it liquidates

    The Bethesda, Maryland-based REIT projects distributions between $16.74 and $17.02 per common share, a lower range than its January estimate.

    By • May 12, 2026
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    New bill offers tax credits for middle-income housing

    The Workforce Housing Tax Credit would be the first of its kind and could finance the construction of about 344,000 affordable rental homes.

    By • May 11, 2026
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    Platte Canyon Capital buys value-add apartments in San Antonio area

    The firm is planning multiple upgrades to the property, which was only 70% leased at closing, according to Co-Founder and CEO Brennen Degner.

    By • May 11, 2026
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    Inside Sentral’s expansion plans

    The short-term rental and multifamily operator is eyeing growth through executive appointments, a move into Charlotte, North Carolina, and the launch of an investment platform, explains Elliot Albert.

    By • May 8, 2026
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    ECI Group, ApexOne partner on $500M multifamily fund

    ApexOne’s acquisition teams “are seeing a significant uptick of both marketed and off-market deals throughout our targeted markets,” the firm's Ernest Johnson said.

    By • May 7, 2026
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    MAA sees strong Sun Belt demand, rent growth ahead

    The Memphis, Tennessee-based REIT is seeing early signs of rent pricing recovery, with stronger momentum expected into peak leasing season.

    By Keith Loria • May 6, 2026
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    Apartment execs say Iran conflict adds ‘noise’ to the economy

    Rising gas and prices are hitting some apartment firms, but overall, they say the impact of the military action hasn’t produced unmanageable issues.

    By • May 6, 2026
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    Essex posts positive Q1 with strength in Northern California

    The San Mateo-based REIT benefitted from low apartment supply and high demand stemming from the San Francisco area’s AI-related boom.

    By Danielle McLean • May 5, 2026
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    ICE enforcement sends Texas property to servicing

    The Villas Del Sol property in Austin saw occupancy fall to 75% after “decreasing local employment and ICE operations in the area,” according to Morningstar.

    By • May 5, 2026
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    Apartment industry shrugs as Fed holds rates steady yet again

    In his last press conference as Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Powell announced that he plans to stay on as a governor for the central bank.

    By • April 30, 2026
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    AvalonBay, Equity Residential reportedly mull merger: Bloomberg

    Two of the country’s top apartment owners are discussing a combination that would be one of the biggest real estate deals ever, though it’s not a sure thing, according to Bloomberg.

    By • April 30, 2026
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    Ballast picks up historic 3-property portfolio in San Francisco for $48.5M

    The six-story properties, known as the "Three Sisters," total 110 units in the city's Pacific Heights neighborhood.

    By • April 28, 2026
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    Hilltop Residential closes fund with $288M in total commitments

    Fund VI will give the Houston-based multifamily investment manager approximately $1.5 to $2 billion in buying power.

    By • April 27, 2026
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    Argo Real Estate buys New York waterfront property for $45M

    The firm plans to “lease existing vacant units” and execute “targeted unit renovations” at the 164-unit asset in Nyack, according to Rafi Moskowitz, management and development associate at Argo.

    By • April 24, 2026
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    Apartment sales ticked up 1% in Q1

    Prices were essentially flat, while cap rates rose 10 basis points over the past year to 5.8%, according to MSCI. 

    By • April 23, 2026