Apartment industry trends to follow in 2025

Rising capital costs, surging deliveries, new White House policies and uncertain interest rates are top of mind for multifamily pros this year.

By Multifamily Dive Staff • Jan. 30, 2025

Salt Lake City builder sues developer for $3.1M for alleged unpaid work

Rimrock Construction has filed a lien on Cottonwood Broadway and seeks the property’s foreclosure and sale.

By Mary Salmonsen • Jan. 29, 2025

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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

West Coast owners optimistic about return-to-office policies

Recent moves by companies like Amazon and Salesforce have led to busier leasing offices in Seattle and San Francisco.

By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 28, 2025

Station 250 brings New Urbanist flair to Chicago suburb

The 166-unit development is adjacent to both a rail station and the town hall in Mundelein, Illinois.

By Mary Salmonsen • Jan. 28, 2025

Highmark, Starwood entity settle with Florida family in wrongful death lawsuit

The widower and children of a woman killed following an explosion at her apartment will receive an undisclosed amount.

By Mary Salmonsen • Jan. 27, 2025

S2 Capital purchases 5 former GVA properties

The firm secured the distressed assets by placing $60 million of rescue capital through a structured preferred equity investment.

By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 27, 2025

2025 World of Modular to highlight multifamily building strategies, manufacturing insights & more

Featuring 1,500+ attendees and dozens of the industry’s most impactful speakers from around the globe, the 2025 World of Modular will be an event like none other.

Jan. 27, 2025

Bell buys 3 properties for $264M

The firm plans upgrades at the assets, which are in Miami and Denver.

By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 24, 2025

Court orders closure of troubled Aurora, Colorado, property

The Edge at Lowry, which made national news during last year’s presidential campaign, has led state officials to propose new rules to beef up landlord-tenant laws.

By Mary Salmonsen • Jan. 22, 2025

FTC sues Greystar over alleged falsely advertised rent prices

The complaint filed Thursday charges that the country’s largest landlord failed to include information about numerous mandatory fees in its listings.

By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 17, 2025

Apartment industry reacts as LA fires burn

Multifamily companies waived fees and announced support for first responders and victims as some reports of price gouging emerged.

By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 15, 2025

Firm brings design panache to its modular projects

Architecture firm AO has over 11,000 units in its pipeline, many of them affordable projects in California.

By Mary Salmonsen • Jan. 13, 2025

Greystar report notes what renters really want

Walk-in closets, natural light and fresh air ventilation were the biggest non-negotiables in Greystar’s recent amenity survey.

By Mary Salmonsen • Jan. 8, 2025

Rent control, OZs, Section 8 and more: legislation to watch in 2025

Housing remains a hot-button topic as a new administration takes over this month.

By Mary Salmonsen • Jan. 8, 2025

New CEO named for ZRS Management

Darren Pierce talked with Multifamily Dive about his plans for the company.

By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 8, 2025

Apartment REIT UDR’s CFO takes on chief investment officer role

The Colorado-based real estate investment trust is on the hunt for a new finance chief to succeed Joseph Fisher.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 6, 2025

7 common multifamily security missteps

Apartment owners and managers can take these actions to help mitigate crime at their properties, according to California police officer Ryan Tujague.

By Ryan Tujague • Jan. 6, 2025

2025 to be a ‘transitional year’ for supply-demand trends

The Sun Belt markets will still feel the effects of new competition, but coastal metros will remain strong.

By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 6, 2025

Portman hires SVP to spearhead new multifamily acquisitions division

Sean Henry will evaluate investment opportunities for the company in the Southeast, Texas and Florida.

By Mary Salmonsen • Jan. 3, 2025

CF Capital buys 314 Indy units for $50M

The firm assumed in-place Freddie Mac financing to purchase the partially renovated Island Club Apartments, where it plans to invest $2.8 million in upgrades.

By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 2, 2025

Many apartment owners charge less than market rate for parking

In some cities, the price difference between apartment and commercial parking is as wide as 753%, according to a new report.

By Mary Salmonsen • Jan. 2, 2025

Middle Street Partners adds Marysa Raymond as director of asset management

The former Greystar senior director joins the company as it expands development and acquisitions in the Southeast.

By Mary Salmonsen • Jan. 2, 2025

Property buyer sues developer for ‘misrepresented’ $70M sale in St. Louis

Silverstone Management alleges the development firm did not disclose construction defects and artificially inflated occupancy at a 272-unit property.

By Mary Salmonsen • Dec. 18, 2024

Keeping the human element in a centralized strategy

Atlas Real Estate’s property management model incorporates automation and artificial intelligence, but still ensures tenants can speak to staff.

By Mary Salmonsen • Updated Dec. 18, 2024

Owners, operators adjust to recent regulatory changes

Multifamily professionals in California and New York have seen the most new laws come into play.

By Mary Salmonsen • Dec. 16, 2024