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

Middleburg makes key appointment as it expands west

The firm hired Crescent Communities and Mill Creek alum Scott Makee to oversee market entry strategy, regional team buildout and full-cycle development execution.

By Leslie Shaver • March 9, 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

Nearly 40,000 ‘shovel-ready’ affordable homes in California are stuck in financial limbo, report finds

Billions in additional state funding are needed to unlock construction for 461 approved developments, according to a new analysis by Enterprise Community Partners.

By Ryan Kushner • March 9, 2026

How Glavovic Studio leverages adaptive reuse to design affordable homes

Margi Glavovic Nothard believes the Southern Florida affordable housing market is strong. Repurposing older buildings can help make the financials work.

By Danielle McLean • March 3, 2026

NRP Group breaks ground on Texas school conversion, Arizona community

The Cleveland-based multifamily developer recently started two major housing projects in Austin and Mesa.

By Julie Strupp • March 2, 2026

Pritzker proposes statewide zoning standards to boost housing in Illinois

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker targeted local housing regulations in his State of the State this week, unveiling a path for more “missing middle” development.

By Ryan Kushner • Feb. 25, 2026

Minto plans mixed-use project with 750 apartments in Dallas area

The sprawling 13,270-home master-planned community in Waxahachie — set to be the largest in the region — marks the developer’s entry into Texas.

By Julie Strupp • Feb. 24, 2026

What the Supreme Court tariff ruling means for construction

Near-term relief from the 6-3 court decision could be short-lived and counteracted, said Anirban Basu, chief economist at Associated Builders and Contractors.

By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 20, 2026

Multifamily housing starts jumped to highest level of 2025 in December

New apartment construction rose at the end of the year but was still down slightly from the same period in 2024.

By Julie Strupp • Feb. 18, 2026

Apartment REITs face uncertainty in 2026

Income will still be challenging for multifamily's biggest public companies, as Camden and UDR plan major sales.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 13, 2026

How Jonathan Rose Cos. plans affordable housing projects

The mission-based multifamily developer recently tapped Brandon Kearse to help expand its portfolio in high-opportunity areas.

By Danielle McLean • Feb. 13, 2026

Marriott’s Edition brand to fill ‘clear gap’ in Nashville hospitality

The Nashville Edition hotel and residential development in Tennessee will proceed after investment group Tidal Real Estate Partners secured $371.5 million in financing.

By Jenna Graber • Feb. 12, 2026

Northern California strength, lower concessions drive positive Q4 for Essex

The California-based REIT saw revenue, expenses and NOI all increase in the fourth quarter, per its Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings report.

By Danielle McLean • Feb. 11, 2026

Equity Residential saw AI, automation bump in 2025

The REIT expects to see the most rent growth in New York City and San Francisco, EQR executives said on a fourth-quarter and full-year earnings call.

By Julie Strupp • Feb. 10, 2026

Housing bill sails through the House

The Housing for the 21st Century Act, designed to increase the nation’s supply of homes, now heads to the Senate.

By Julie Strupp • Feb. 10, 2026

What needs to happen for urban apartment development to return?

While new supply being absorbed would help multifamily developers underwrite mid- and high-rise projects, regulatory reforms and a boost in demand are also needed.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 9, 2026

AvalonBay expects 2026 growth amid tighter multifamily supply

The Arlington, Virginia-based REIT is bullish on build-to-rent development, executives said on the fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings call.

By Julie Strupp • Feb. 6, 2026

With a boost from Meta, Sacramento eyes more affordable student housing

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg pledged $50 million for a downtown project that will facilitate affordable housing, STEM facilities and an AI center.

By Ryan Kushner • Feb. 6, 2026

MAA says concessions in the 5-week range on Q4 earnings call

The REIT’s executives think declining supply and continued strong demand will provide a boost as 2026 progresses.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 5, 2026

StreetLights Residential starts 20-story high-rise in Dallas

The developer is partnering with Mitsui Fudosan America to build the luxury multifamily tower near The Shops at Park Lane.

By Julie Strupp • Feb. 4, 2026

Canyon Partners, MG Properties buy Shift Apartments in San Diego

The joint venture purchased the 368-unit, mixed-use property located in a walkable downtown neighborhood.

By Julie Strupp • Feb. 3, 2026

Transit-oriented development bill introduced to Congress

The bipartisan Build HUBS Act would incentivize construction of more housing near transit lines nationwide.

By Julie Strupp • Feb. 2, 2026

6 California housing moves to follow in 2026

So far this year, a statewide rent control measure has failed, but lawmakers are pushing forward with a $10 billion affordable housing bond.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 30, 2026

What multifamily leaders need to watch in 2026

Apartment pros are eyeing declining supply, accessible capital and more distressed properties on the market as they position themselves for opportunities this year.

By Multifamily Dive Staff • Jan. 30, 2026

Will apartment executive hiring pick up in 2026? Recruiters weigh in.

Senior-level hiring slowed when acquisition and development dealmaking dropped, but some multifamily firms are gearing up for an aggressive approach in 2026.

By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 27, 2026