Development

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    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 • Feb. 18, 2026
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    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 • Feb. 13, 2026
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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 • Feb. 10, 2026
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    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 • Feb. 10, 2026
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    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 • Feb. 9, 2026
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    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 • Feb. 6, 2026
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    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
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    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 • Feb. 5, 2026
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    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 • Feb. 4, 2026
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    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 • Feb. 3, 2026
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    Transit-oriented development bill introduced to Congress

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

    By • Feb. 2, 2026
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    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 • Jan. 30, 2026
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    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
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    Deep Dive // 2026 Outlook

    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 • Jan. 27, 2026
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    Southern Land Co. bets on Vegas, NYC

    Nashville-based SLC has hired industry vet Lisa McDonnell to help manage its expanding portfolio and make a mark in multifamily housing.

    By Danielle McLean • Jan. 23, 2026
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    Deep Dive // 2026 Outlook

    3 reasons multifamily development should be easier in 2026

    Capital should be more attainable, and costs should go down this year, but getting projects off the ground will still be a heavy lift.

    By • Jan. 21, 2026
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    World of Modular returns to Las Vegas!

    The modular construction industry’s best and brightest will gather in Las Vegas, April 20-23.

    By John McMullen, PCM, Marketing Director, Modular Building Institute • Jan. 20, 2026
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    Penzance snags 1,100 units in Virginia, North Carolina

    The housing investor closed on four properties totaling $200 million in the fourth quarter of last year.

    By • Jan. 15, 2026
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    Senate ‘housing emergency’ bill seeks to spur construction of 4 million US homes

    New legislation asks the federal government to curtail local housing regulations and use the Defense Production Act to boost domestic production of construction materials.

    By Ryan Kushner • Jan. 13, 2026
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    Multifamily starts tumble 26%

    Overall housing starts fell to the lowest level since 2020 in October.

    By • Jan. 9, 2026
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    Plans unveiled for 1,775-unit megadevelopment in DC area

    Quadrangle is developing the transit-oriented Potomac Overlook apartment and hotel project, slated for the 5.5-acre Key Bridge site in Rosslyn, Virginia.

    By • Jan. 7, 2026
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    TPG acquires majority interest in Quarterra

    Lennar will retain a minority stake in the firm as it expands its attainable housing production platform, Emblem communities.

    By • Jan. 7, 2026