Inside Sentral’s expansion plans

The short-term rental and multifamily operator is eyeing growth through executive appointments, a move into Charlotte, North Carolina, and the launch of an investment platform, explains Elliot Albert.

By Leslie Shaver • May 8, 2026

MAA sees strong Sun Belt demand, rent growth ahead

The Memphis, Tennessee-based REIT is seeing early signs of rent pricing recovery, with stronger momentum expected into peak leasing season.

By Keith Loria • May 6, 2026

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Rent Trends

High supply, absorption, concessions and more are top of mind for rental owners and operators across the country.

By Multifamily Dive staff

Essex posts positive Q1 with strength in Northern California

The San Mateo-based REIT benefitted from low apartment supply and high demand stemming from the San Francisco area’s AI-related boom.

By Danielle McLean • May 5, 2026

UDR becomes first REIT to go to a monthly dividend

The Colorado REIT saw conditions in the Sun Belt deteriorate in April, as it looks to add properties in Portland, Oregon.

By Leslie Shaver • May 4, 2026

The modern guide to multifamily tenant retention

From flexible leases to loyalty programs, see what drives long-term resident satisfaction.

May 4, 2026

Camden expects lower apartment supply to buoy second half

In a first-quarter 2026 earnings call, the REIT’s leaders said they are in the right high-demand markets to capitalize on tighter supply.

By Julie Strupp • May 1, 2026

Houston expands multifamily recycling pilot

About half of Houston residents live in apartments, but most lack recycling access. A pilot supported by The Recycling Partnership and Alliance to End Plastic Waste aims to change that.

By Megan Quinn • April 30, 2026

San Francisco’s AI boom boosted EQR in Q1

The apartment REIT also saw strong performance in New York City, while Washington, D.C., Boston and Seattle remained challenged.

By Leslie Shaver • April 29, 2026

Small Manager Spotlight: How one apartment operator combats fraud

Brian Walsh of Progressive Properties of Greenville in South Carolina focuses on meeting prospects in person and digging deeper into criminal and credit reports.

By Leslie Shaver • April 22, 2026

Hilton unveils first properties under new Apartment Collection brand

The Placemakr properties in Salt Lake City and Atlanta are now open for booking under the Hilton brand, as the apart-hotel sector gains traction.

By Noor Adatia • April 17, 2026

The hidden legal risk of AI apartment leasing tools

Three federal cases, a HUD guidance memo and a 20% surge in ADA lawsuits have changed the calculus on AI leasing compliance. Most operators haven't noticed yet, writes the founder of Valis Residential.

By Jinbo Chen • April 15, 2026

Affordable housing standard evolves from sustainability to resilience

Updated Enterprise Green Communities Criteria focus on extreme heat, wildfire, flooding and power outages, treating climate risk as a core housing responsibility.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • April 14, 2026

The battle for fitness centers. Here’s how to win.

Fitness now has to earn its place among your amenities. Here’s how to make sure it performs.

By Macy Nguyen • April 13, 2026

Greystar tops NMHC’s list with 1M units under management

Asset Living, ZRS Management, FPA Multifamily and Hunt Cos. were among the biggest gainers on the National Multifamily Housing Council’s listing of top owners and managers.

By Leslie Shaver • April 10, 2026

Why periodic manual lease audits are leaving millions on the table

Lease audits aren’t broken, they’re just happening too late.

April 6, 2026

FTC seeks public input on junk fee rule for rental housing

The agency is continuing to crack down on unfair or deceptive advertising in the rental housing industry.

By Julie Strupp • Updated April 1, 2026

SunLife Financial buys Bell Partners for $350M

The financial services organization will combine the Greensboro, North Carolina-based multifamily investment and operating firm with global real estate investment manager BGO

By Leslie Shaver • March 31, 2026

Alex Jessett replaces Ric Campo as Camden CEO

As part of its succession plan, Laurie Baker will become the Houston-based REIT’s president and COO, and Benjamin Fraker has been promoted to CFO and treasurer.

By Leslie Shaver • March 27, 2026

Why Security Properties is leaving apartment operations

By jettisoning property management, the Seattle-based company won’t need to build its portfolio around efficiencies and will have a new level of flexibility, says CEO Dan Byrnes.

By Leslie Shaver • March 25, 2026

More New York, Houston properties move to servicing

Waterford Grove is the third distressed property in Texas tracked by Morningstar to be transferred due to a tax exemption issue.

By Leslie Shaver • March 24, 2026

Q&A: The GVA Story

GVA rose to 30,000 units, downsized amid rate hikes and defends against unproven fraud claims.

March 23, 2026

The real driver of resident satisfaction? A better experience.

Better experiences drive better scores—here’s how to make it happen.

By Katie Jeffirs, Grace Hill • March 23, 2026

Security Properties exits property management

The Seattle-based firm will send half of its properties to Bozzuto, as it focuses on its core strengths as a real estate investor.

By Leslie Shaver • March 19, 2026

As ESA requests rise, multifamily operators rethink the review process

ESA requests are increasing. Review processes need to evolve.

March 9, 2026

NYC public housing has a vacancy problem, an investigation found. Squatters are filling the gaps.

The number of vacant New York City Housing Authority apartments increased nearly 140% from 2022 to 2025, a New York City Department of Investigation report found. The vacancies are posing safety risks.

By Ryan Kushner • March 5, 2026