Operations

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    Q&A

    Utah-based firm mixes hospitality with multifamily

    PEG sees both apartment residents and hotel guests demand a higher level of service.

    By • June 24, 2025
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    Renter competition tightens nationwide for apartments

    Despite a recent peak in new deliveries, prospective tenants still outnumber vacant units in many major markets.

    By • June 24, 2025
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    Resident Retention

    Property managers have a variety of approaches to keep tenants satisfied.

    By Multifamily Dive staff
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    Washington AG sues owners, operator for senior housing conditions

    The attorney general alleges the companies deceived tenants about rent increases and apartment features.

    By • June 18, 2025
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    Funding upheaval leaves GRRP recipients in limbo

    While HUD’s Green and Resilient Retrofit Program gave out almost 270 awards, only 20 projects received funding before it was halted, according to an attorney.

    By • June 16, 2025
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    AvalonBay sued for alleged housing discrimination at Washington, DC, property

    The plaintiff claims AVB illegally advertised bedrooms without windows at AVA NoMa, making the units unrentable with housing vouchers.

    By • June 12, 2025
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    ZRS Management hits 100,000 apartment units

    The firm had one of the largest jumps on this year's NMHC list, advancing six spots and gaining almost 15,000 apartments from the year before.

    By • June 9, 2025
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    Q&A

    Medium-sized Nevada apartment operator thrives by staying local

    Las Vegas-based Stout Management incorporates technology but still relies on an in-person approach from its CEO to site-level staff.

    By • June 6, 2025
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    Alfred, RKW Residential, Quarterra Living combine forces

    The new platform will operate approximately 52,000 residences, representing over $20 billion of assets.

    By • June 6, 2025
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    W.C. Smith to pay $1M in DC apartment pricing suit

    The settlement also requires the firm to reform its business practices in order to resolve allegations that it conspired with other District landlords via RealPage’s software.

    By • June 6, 2025
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    Home365 settles with Pennsylvania attorney general over maintenance delays

    The property manager’s artificial intelligence-based platform caused delays in responding to repair requests, according to Attorney General Dave Sunday.

    By • June 2, 2025
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    4 reasons renters are choosing to stay in place

    Economic uncertainty and high homeownership costs are helping apartment firms reduce turnover.

    By • June 2, 2025
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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    Clear Investment Group expands leadership ahead of new equity fund

    The company made four new hires and one promotion as it prepares to raise $300 million in capital.

    By • June 2, 2025
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    5 key considerations when choosing a fraud detection partner

    Rental fraud is a growing threat. Trusted fraud detection partners can help property managers protect themselves. Here’s what to look for in a partner.

    June 2, 2025
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    Top multifamily groundbreakings, deals and sales: May 2025

    Companies including Altus, Dominium and RADCO made news in recent weeks.

    By Multifamily Dive Staff • May 29, 2025
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    Q&A

    How Valiant grew into a top 50 multifamily firm

    The Dallas-based company made its first appearance on the NMHC list this spring, 10 years after launching third-party property management services.

    By • May 27, 2025
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    Cities sue Colorado over housing reform laws

    Similar legal challenges over housing policy and development autonomy are unfolding in California and Massachusetts, potentially reshaping state-local power dynamics.

    By Danielle McLean • May 27, 2025
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    REIT Report

    Camden posts near record-low resident turnover rate

    The REIT also saw apartment starts fall as much as 80% in some of its Sun Belt markets.

    By • May 21, 2025
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    AvalonBay braces for signs of trouble in DC rental market

    CEO Ben Schall also said the softness in the REIT’s expansion markets could provide opportunities to add assets.

    By • May 19, 2025
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    DEALS + STARTS

    RADCO launches value-add brand with 615-unit apartment buy

    With the purchase of Legacy at Riverdale, the Atlanta-based firm makes its first acquisition of this cycle.

    By • May 16, 2025
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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    Hilltop Residential launches multifamily development division

    The investment and management firm has brought on Eric Overton to manage its new operating arm.

    By • May 16, 2025
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    PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

    Lendlease puts finishing touches on $316M LA apartments

    The Habitat Residences is one of the developer’s last two multifamily projects underway in the U.S.

    By • May 15, 2025
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    REIT Report

    UDR boosts retention in Q1

    The REIT posted a 97.2% occupancy rate, 40 basis points above Q4 2024.

    By • May 15, 2025
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    Virginia leads the way for MAA

    The Memphis-based REIT has seen turnover improve, but new lease rates are still declining year over year.

    By • May 13, 2025
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    Essex sees new lease rents turn positive

    Despite its strong first quarter, the West Coast REIT didn’t raise guidance, citing economic uncertainty.

    By • May 8, 2025
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    Senate bill aims to raise FHA multifamily loan limits

    The Housing Affordability Act would allow developers to borrow over four times more per unit compared to the current amount.

    By • May 7, 2025