Development

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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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    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
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    Alta Metro Center breaks ground in Aurora, Colorado

    Wood Partners and Clarion Partners teamed up to develop the four-building, 365-unit community near a light-rail station connecting residents to Denver.

    By • Dec. 22, 2025
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    San Francisco’s new zoning opens the door for more housing – but it might bring less than expected

    The city needs a plan for 82,000 additional housing units by 2031 to meet state mandates. A study predicted the new zoning will lead to only 14,600.

    By Ryan Kushner • Dec. 19, 2025
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    Clear Investment Group lands $30M for fund, makes Alabama acquisition

    The Chicago-based REIT is focused on buying and transforming distressed workforce housing, and recently closed on a 649-unit multifamily portfolio in Tuscaloosa.

    By • Dec. 19, 2025
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    House introduces bipartisan housing legislation

    Lawmakers said they will work to advance the Housing for the 21st Century Act in 2026, which builds on a recent Senate bill and similarly aims to facilitate new development.

    By • Dec. 17, 2025
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    JBG Smith to build 640 apartments in Alexandria, Virginia

    The city has approved the developer’s plans to build affordable and market-rate rental apartments near the Potomac Yard Metro station.

    By • Dec. 16, 2025
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    Opinion

    5 ways to prepare for Opportunity Zones 2.0

    Multifamily pros should align projects with economic fundamentals and community goals and tap into new initiatives, one expert says.

    By Carey Heyman • Dec. 12, 2025
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    Price tag grows on Toll Brothers’ sale to Kennedy Wilson

    The sale price for the apartment platform increased by $33 million to $380 million, while the closing date was pushed to 2026.

    By • Dec. 11, 2025
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    $10B One Beverly Hills project goes vertical

    Turner is overseeing overall construction in the ultralux mixed-use development, while Layton and Suffolk build its two residential towers and PCL leads construction on its Aman Hotel.

    By Joe Bousquin • Updated Dec. 9, 2025
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    How a New Jersey developer teams up to build affordable housing

    The Michaels Organization has partnered with health systems and even Disney to develop attainable apartment units, said Jonathan Lubonski.

    By Keith Loria • Dec. 5, 2025