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    Affirm to offer BNPL for rent

    The buy now, pay later player is one of the first to offer pay later installment financing for tenants paying their monthly rent.

    By Patrick Cooley • Jan. 16, 2026
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    Daniel Management Group adds Ian Bingham as SVP of business development

    The veteran executive, alongside newly appointed maintenance leader Gzim Durakovic, joins the firm as it looks to expand its footprint.

    By • Jan. 15, 2026
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    Artificial Intelligence

    Multifamily Dive breaks down the most important trends in this rapidly-developing technology for apartment owners, operators and managers.  

    By Multifamily Dive staff
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    Jonathan Rose Cos. names new president

    In his new role, Brandon Kearse will drive strategy and oversee operations across acquisitions, recapitalizations and investor relations for the sustainable, affordable housing developer.

    By • Jan. 14, 2026
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    LaSalle completes $250M investment with Cortland

    The move came less than a month after the real estate investment manager increased its joint venture with UDR by $230 million.

    By • Jan. 12, 2026
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    How Cypress is building an affordable housing platform

    Founder and CEO Michael Sorochinsky sees opportunities to buy out long-time owners and pursue operating companies.

    By • Jan. 6, 2026
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    Deep Dive // 2026 Outlook

    5 multifamily trends to watch in 2026

    Distress should increase in the year, but supply burning off could also lead to more sales, apartment pros say.

    By • Jan. 6, 2026
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    Oakline acquires Drucker + Falk

    The move comes less than three months after Alpine Investors launched Oakline Properties and purchased Cirrus Asset Management.

    By • Dec. 19, 2025
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    Rockrose Development suffers security breach affecting 47,000 people

    The New York City-based firm recently found that unauthorized individuals hacked its systems and claimed to have acquired confidential information.

    By • Dec. 18, 2025
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    Why Madison Communities tripled down on Asheville

    The North Carolina-based multifamily developer sees a lot of upside in the long-term fundamentals of the mountain town.

    By • Dec. 12, 2025
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    Multifamily’s notable executive moves of the fall

    September, October and November 2025 brought promotions at TruAmerica, a new CEO at RealPage and the departure of Elme's chief information officer.

    By • Dec. 9, 2025
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    Hudson Valley Property Group acquires 170 units in New Jersey

    The firm is planning approximately $7.6 million in renovations to modernize the affordable buildings and enhance energy efficiency and security.

    By • Dec. 8, 2025
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    EYA taps new head of multifamily development

    In her new role, Robin Bettarel will advance the Washington, D.C.-based developer’s urban infill strategy and expansion of its apartment pipeline.

    By • Dec. 5, 2025
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    3 Alabama and Georgia properties head to servicing

    The $33 million loan backing the Tusk Multifamily Portfolio was originated in November 2023 and was placed in servicing after falling delinquent.

    By • Dec. 3, 2025
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    Q&A

    Why CAPREIT is eyeing more management growth

    After being selected by Affordable Homes & Communities to operate 21 properties, CEO Andrew Kadish sees the opportunity to secure more affordable contracts.

    By • Dec. 2, 2025
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    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
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    How this Southern California apartment manager has adjusted to ICE raids

    Coastline Equity’s Anthony Luna has educated his team members about different warrants and emphasized that tenant information cannot be released without court authorization.

    By • Nov. 26, 2025
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    Opinion

    Rent-pricing algorithms survive legal scrutiny — and emerge stronger

    Despite the string of recent RealPage settlements, revenue management software remains a foundational tool for multifamily asset management, according to Daleik Vaughn.

    By Daleik Vaughn • Nov. 26, 2025
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    DOJ sues Arkansas apartment manager for sexual harassment, retaliation

    The lawsuit names Thomas Ray Kelso and Avatar Investments LLC and seeks financial compensation for affected tenants.

    By • Nov. 21, 2025
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    9 states reach $7M settlement with Greystar

    The Charleston, South Carolina-based apartment giant will pay $7 million to the participating states and agree to strict new limits on its use of rent-setting algorithms and data-sharing platforms.

    By • Nov. 20, 2025
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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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    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