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    Lincoln buys student housing provider Capstone

    Capstone will join the Lincoln platform, strengthening its position in higher education infrastructure and enhancing its capabilities in the development, financing and operation of on-campus housing.

    By • Nov. 18, 2025
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    TruAmerica makes another round of promotions

    The multifamily firm named four executives after losing a chief investment officer and announcing a batch of personnel moves in October.

    By • Nov. 17, 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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    Rents continue to slip in October

    Economic uncertainty is cracking consumer confidence and multifamily operators are responding with concessions, according to a new Yardi Matrix report.

    By • Nov. 14, 2025
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    REITs cite economic uncertainty, supply in Q3 earnings reports

    High unemployment and inflation weighed on major multifamily landlords’ results, while AI startup-related demand and coastal back-to-the-office pushes were bright spots.

    By • Nov. 13, 2025
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    Operation: Retrofit Refresh: Win a $20,000 access control overhaul

    Future-proof your property: $20K access control upgrade up for grabs.

    By Laura Lindner • Nov. 12, 2025
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    States, landlords spar over RealPage settlements

    Four attorneys general asked a judge to reject a proposed agreement related to price-fixing allegations, arguing that it could undermine other related lawsuits.

    By • Nov. 7, 2025
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    Camden beats FFO expectations in Q3

    Strong expense performance led the REIT to raise its core funds from operations per share outlook by $0.04 at the midpoint.

    By • Nov. 7, 2025
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    UDR reports slowed leasing conditions in Q3

    The Colorado-based REIT cited new supply and economic challenges for a difficult leasing environment, particularly in the Sun Belt.

    By Danielle McLean • Nov. 4, 2025
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    AvalonBay’s Q3 earnings disappoint amid soft demand

    The Arlington, Virginia-based REIT bought apartments in North Carolina, Florida and Washington and sold six other communities in the quarter.

    By • Nov. 3, 2025
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    AI growth boosts Essex’s Q3 results

    The West Coast REIT reported its best third-quarter performance in Northern California, where a boom in artificial intelligence startups has generated demand for office space.

    By Lara Ewen • Oct. 31, 2025
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    Opinion

    Why ESG matters for multifamily developers, investors

    Investment companies are increasingly using environmental criteria in evaluating multifamily opportunities, two real estate pros write.

    By Brad Siegal and Heather Wright • Oct. 30, 2025
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    Apartment supply still bogs down MAA

    In the third quarter, the REIT saw “strong retention and renewal lease rates,” but had difficulty pushing new rent prices, said Chief Strategy and Analysis Officer Tim Argo.

    By • Oct. 30, 2025
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    Fairstead buys a 503-unit property in Louisville, Kentucky

    The New York City-based owner, operator and developer purchased the affordable property from Telesis Corp.

    By • Oct. 28, 2025
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    2 Nitya properties in Texas go to servicing

    CEO Swapnil Agarwal said the properties have some code violations with their localities, and the company is “addressing those concerns.”

    By • Oct. 27, 2025
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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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    Q&A

    How Apartment Management Consultants became the country’s seventh largest manager

    The Utah-based operator has relied on organic growth and lean operations over the years, but it has recently invested more in people and technology.

    By • Oct. 21, 2025
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    Opinion

    What smart Section 8 landlords should do during the government shutdown

    TurboTenant CEO Seamus Nally gives advice on what steps property management pros should take to prepare for a prolonged shutdown.

    By Seamus Nally • Oct. 20, 2025
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    FPI makes layoffs with rumored Asset Living merger

    The nation’s sixth-largest property manager is eliminating 105 positions, per a notice filed by Asset Living Chief Human Resources Officer Rulissa Trout.

    By • Updated Oct. 14, 2025
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    Multifamily’s notable executive moves of early October

    The personnel announcements include a new president at Grubb Properties, two presidents at Fogelman and a senior VP of portfolio management at Waterton.

    By • Oct. 9, 2025
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    450-unit Colorado property heads to servicing

    Tower 16 Capital Partners had bought the Fairways at Lowry in 2020 and planned $6.8 million in renovations.

    By • Oct. 6, 2025
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    Opinion

    How multifamily pros can prepare for hurricane season

    Proactive risk management, regular policy reviews and the adoption of new technologies can protect properties and control costs.

    By Amy Groff • Oct. 2, 2025
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    FTC, states sue Zillow, Redfin

    The Federal Trade Commission said the firms conspired to reduce competition in the online multifamily rental listing market.

    By • Oct. 1, 2025
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    Top multifamily industry conferences in 2026

    Multifamily Dive has apartment pros covered with a full list of upcoming rental housing events, expos and meetings on tap for the coming year.

    By • Oct. 1, 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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    The fastest internet isn’t always the biggest number

    When residents shop for internet service, they usually see marketing that promotes speed, but the internet speeds are only part of the story.

    By Adam Bell, CEO of Internet Subway • Sept. 29, 2025