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    Multifamily firms that have announced expansion plans this fall

    Companies including Woodfield Development, JPI and TruAmerica Multifamily are moving into new geographies and lines of business.

    By • Oct. 23, 2025
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    Flaherty & Collins jumps into acquisitions

    The Indianapolis-based developer hired Chris Reckley to drive portfolio expansion, strengthen its presence in new geographies and optimize investment returns.

    By • Oct. 16, 2025
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    Trendline

    Student Housing

    As colleges grapple with funding and enrollment issues, one trend related to higher education has remained steady: the demand for high-quality off-campus housing.

    By Multifamily Dive staff
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    Average apartment construction time fell in 2024

    Although the overall timeline was shortened, larger buildings took longer to complete than they did in 2023.

    By • Oct. 14, 2025
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    Interactive map tracks housing shortages across Florida

    The Sunshine State needs more than 120,000 housing units. The tracker’s developers say its data could help local leaders make informed decisions.

    By Ryan Kushner • Oct. 14, 2025
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    Woodfield Development expands to Arizona, Nevada

    The firm hired Neil Hanlon, who helped sell the idea of building in Sin City, as vice president of development.

    By • Oct. 8, 2025
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    The unusual objections stopping apartment projects

    Sometimes opponents to new multifamily housing put up roadblocks that are nearly as effective as outright bans.

    By Keith Loria • Oct. 6, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    Amid tariff, job and supply concerns, multifamily pros prioritize occupancy

    After seeing rents decline for the first summer in 15 years, apartment operators are hesitant to raise prices heading into the colder months.

    By • Sept. 30, 2025
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    HUD cuts multifamily mortgage insurance premiums

    The agency also eliminated three MIP categories for green and affordable housing that it said were not aligned with Trump’s policy agenda.

    By • Sept. 26, 2025
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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    Alliance restructures its Eastern US operations

    As part of the changes, the developer established a new Mid-Atlantic Division and announced a number of promotions.

    By • Sept. 22, 2025
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    Amazon pledged to deliver affordable housing to the Puget Sound region. It just hit 10,000 units.

    The milestone resulted from the company’s $900 million investment in housing that will remain affordable for 99 years.

    By Ryan Kushner • Sept. 19, 2025
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    Apartment starts rise 16% YOY in August

    The number of buildings with five-plus units starting construction fell 20% year over year, while completions fell almost 30%.

    By • Sept. 18, 2025
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    Fed cuts rates, but apartment industry expects little impact

    More reductions could be needed to stimulate the economy and impact multifamily valuations and transaction volumes.

    By • Sept. 17, 2025
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    Best places to build affordable housing: Yardi Matrix

    Developers should seek out areas with both strong demand and less robust competition from market-rate properties, according to new research from the real estate intelligence firm.

    By • Sept. 17, 2025
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    California set to allow denser housing by transit

    Gov. Gavin Newsom will soon review SB 79, which will make it easier to build multifamily housing near major train stops and rapid bus lines.

    By • Sept. 16, 2025
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    Q&A

    Why JPI went back into the Southeast

    By using creative financing structures, VP Jake Fortune-Greeley says the developer can start projects in North Carolina and Tennessee, as well as its other core metros.

    By • Sept. 12, 2025
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    PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

    Lendlease preps New York City’s largest residential geothermal project

    The Riverie is expected to reduce its annual carbon emissions from heating and cooling by 53% compared to a traditional building.

    By • Sept. 3, 2025
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    Opinion

    100% bonus depreciation is back for apartment executives

    Investors can take advantage of the changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed last month, according to a multifamily attorney.

    By Brad Butler • Sept. 2, 2025
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    Apartment leaders speak out: August 2025

    Executives from Cityview, MBH Architects, Douglas Wilson, BH Properties and Sage Investment Group discuss the opportunities they see in the market.

    By • Aug. 28, 2025
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    In Colorado, most residential zoning codes block affordable housing

    Restrictive zoning laws prohibit multifamily dwellings throughout much of the state, a recent study found. 

    By Ryan Kushner • Aug. 25, 2025
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    Multifamily value play: Consolidate connectivity, monetize the network

    In many multifamily communities, the blocker isn’t bandwidth, it’s physical infrastructure. Learn how you can take control of your MDU's future infrastructure needs.

    Aug. 25, 2025
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    Ann Arbor’s all-electric community offers a new model for net-zero living

    Veridian at County Farm stands out for its rooftop solar, heat pumps and potential community battery network. Will the local utility’s hesitation and loss of federal tax credits prevent other developers from following its lead?

    By Brian Martucci • Aug. 22, 2025
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    Multifamily starts jump, but some question the data’s accuracy

    New apartment construction is outperforming expectations, but permits are falling.

    By • Aug. 20, 2025
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    PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

    ACC opens nearly 1,000 student beds at Purdue

    The 3rd and West residence hall in West Lafayette, Indiana, features a column of glass-walled study lounges.

    By • Aug. 18, 2025
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    Q&A

    A talk with an apartment turnaround specialist

    When multifamily properties go back to the bank, lenders turn to Douglas Wilson.

    By • Aug. 14, 2025
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    DEALS + STARTS

    Xanterra expands employee housing at Yellowstone National Park

    Arnica, located in the park’s Old Faithful area, will house 180 staff in double-occupancy units.

    By • Aug. 13, 2025