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

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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

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

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

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 Leslie Shaver • Jan. 21, 2026

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

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 Julie Strupp • Jan. 15, 2026

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

Multifamily starts tumble 26%

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

By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 9, 2026

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 Julie Strupp • Jan. 7, 2026

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 Leslie Shaver • Jan. 7, 2026

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 Julie Strupp • Dec. 22, 2025

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

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 Julie Strupp • Dec. 19, 2025

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 Julie Strupp • Dec. 17, 2025

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 Julie Strupp • Dec. 16, 2025

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

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 Leslie Shaver • Dec. 11, 2025

$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

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

Justin Steltenpohl reflects on first year as CEO at P.B. Bell

The new head of the Scottsdale, Arizona-based multifamily firm talks about his law background, building culture and the outlook for acquisitions in 2026.

By Keith Loria • Dec. 1, 2025

Renovation materials likely fueled deadly Hong Kong fire: reports

The use of flammable netting and boards while contractors renovated high-rise buildings was likely involved in the start and rapid spread of a fire that has killed more than 150 people, investigators said.

By Robert Freedman • Dec. 1, 2025

Student housing investors more open to small university markets

Justin Glasgow outlines early results from Northmarq’s first National Student Housing Investor Survey.

By Justin Glasgow • Nov. 24, 2025

New Orleans’ housing market is stagnating. Affordability mandates are holding it back, a study says.

The city requires 10% of units in new residential developments to be affordable.

By Ryan Kushner • Nov. 21, 2025

4 factors impacting the affordable housing outlook

Developers are concerned about low-income renters’ financial health amid a stagnating economy, according to research from data firm Yardi Matrix.

By Julie Strupp • Nov. 19, 2025