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    AI on your side: How LLMs will shake up multifamily workflows

    Generative AI is one of the most profound technological advancements on record. Its speed and impressive functionality present a true paradigm shift, augmenting and simplifying the work of human teams.

    By Cat Allday, VP, AI and Product Operations, AppFolio • Sept. 25, 2023
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    How to retain maintenance workers in a competitive market

    With a few simple steps, owners and operators can hold on to their repair staff.

    By • Sept. 19, 2023
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    Trendline

    Centralization

    As labor costs rise, many apartment managers are centralizing operations while being careful to maintain resident satisfaction.

    By Multifamily Dive staff
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    Sticker shock: Expenses jump almost 10%

    Insurance, repairs and maintenance are helping to drive the increases at multifamily properties, according to a Yardi report.

    By • Sept. 19, 2023
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    DEALS + STARTS

    UDR buys 6 properties in Texas for $402M

    The deal shows how companies with centralized platforms can squeeze extra efficiencies out of new acquisitions.

    By • Sept. 18, 2023
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    Q&A

    Texas developer leverages construction pipeline to beef up its management platform

    Embrey Partners is also building out its third-party platform and weighing the role of centralization.

    By • Sept. 15, 2023
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    Water Street Tampa achieves WELL Gold Community Certification

    The neighborhood, which includes 1,200 rental units across three properties, is the first in North America to attain this standard.

    By • Sept. 14, 2023
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    Yardi, 18 managers hit with antitrust lawsuit

    The class-action complaint cites research showing that operators using the firm’s pricing software had rents 6% higher than the market rate in some cities.

    By • Sept. 14, 2023
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    RangeWater hits 100,000 units

    A senior executive with the Atlanta-based firm explains what drove its growth.

    By • Sept. 13, 2023
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    While demand remains strong, rent growth continues to fall

    Operating expenses are on the rise across the country, driven by insurance costs, according to Yardi Matrix.

    By • Sept. 12, 2023
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    HUD begins second round of Green and Resilient Retrofit funding

    The first awards are expected to be announced this fall.

    By • Sept. 11, 2023
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    Greystar ramps up modular housing production

    The company’s first factory-built project in the U.S., Ltd. Spring Run, broke ground near Pittsburgh last month — with many more to come.

    By • Sept. 8, 2023
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    Apartment owners could see tax relief in Texas

    Proposed changes awaiting voters' approval would be applied to 2023 tax bills.

    By • Sept. 8, 2023
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    Opinion

    Concessions are here to stay, and other takeaways from a PRM veteran

    Donald Davidoff has learned a thing or two in the nearly 25 years since pricing and revenue management software was introduced to the industry.

    By Donald Davidoff • Sept. 7, 2023
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    Apartment pros list their top challenges

    Owners’ and operators’ most pressing concerns have changed significantly over the past two years, according to a new NAA survey.

    By • Sept. 6, 2023
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    $384M loan backed by luxury San Francisco high-rise sent to special servicing

    The property next to Elon Musk’s X headquarters is facing imminent default, according to a report from Trepp.

    By • Sept. 5, 2023
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    FTC cracks down on Roomster

    The commission has fined and permanently banned the company’s owners from buying or incentivizing consumer reviews.

    By • Aug. 31, 2023
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    REITs report decelerating rent growth

    REITs show strength on the East Coast, but see less growth in the Sun Belt.

    By • Aug. 31, 2023
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    7 student housing properties opening for the new school year

    Deliveries are on the rise this year, up almost 10,000 beds from fall 2022, according to data from RealPage.

    By • Aug. 24, 2023
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    Opinion

    7 things to know about starting an EV charging program

    As electric vehicle demand increases and government mandates approach, multifamily firms are plugging in to incentives.

    By Mark Vogel • Aug. 22, 2023
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    Q&A

    Senior housing inspired by national parks underway in Virginia

    Overlapping regulations posed the greatest challenge for The Lodge at Autumn Willow, says KTGY production director Patty Booker.

    By • Aug. 21, 2023
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    Is Threads worth a look?

    As X — formerly known as Twitter — struggles, Meta’s new platform could serve as a substitute for some multifamily marketers, experts say. 

    By Amanda Loudin • Aug. 18, 2023
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    REIT Report

    Revenue growth boosts AvalonBay

    As market conditions slow, the Virginia-based REIT sees an opportunity to pick up land in its expansion metros.

    By • Aug. 16, 2023
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    As rents continue to rise, legislators eye new regulations

    Ongoing affordability challenges have led lawmakers to consider rent control and fee notifications, Yardi said in its most recent report.

    By • Aug. 14, 2023
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    REIT Report

    Essex raises rent guidance as tech layoff fears subside

    The REIT saw sluggishness in Seattle while Southern California thrived. 

    By • Aug. 14, 2023
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    Report: Passive House nears cost parity with traditional construction

    The number of Passive-built multifamily projects has surged since 2018, owing to energy savings and climate and health benefits, according to a new report.

    By • Aug. 10, 2023