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    Invitation Homes settles 3-year FTC investigation for $48M

    The Dallas-based rental home provider is accused of charging junk fees, deceptive pricing, inspection issues and unfair eviction practices.

    By Sept. 25, 2024
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    Aggressive tenants, mental health are top challenges for property managers

    While most apartment managers are satisfied with their work, they also report impacts on their well-being, according to a new report.

    By Sept. 23, 2024
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    Trendline

    Resident Retention

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

    By Multifamily Dive staff
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    Research points to the downsides of rent control

    A new review of over 100 studies shows a variety of negative impacts around policies that regulate rent.

    By Sept. 20, 2024
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    Family of woman killed in Maryland apartment fire sues property manager

    The wrongful death lawsuit seeks $2.3 million from the owner and operator of Arrive Silver Spring.

    By Sept. 18, 2024
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    Q&A

    Inside AvalonBay’s centralization initiatives

    Under the REIT’s neighborhood model, services can be shared for up to 1,500 units. 

    By Sept. 17, 2024
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    Owners of more than 8,000 units sue NJ town over new fees

    Among other requirements, landlords in Edison must pay $100 per unit per year.

    By Sept. 13, 2024
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    DEALS + STARTS

    New York-based firm makes $102M bet on Atlanta through new fund

    LRE Management also added PGA golfer Patrick Cantlay as a member of its advisory board.

    By Sept. 13, 2024
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    DEALS + STARTS

    Gindi Equities makes $13.5M sale in North Carolina

    The New York City firm originally bought the Cedar Ridge Apartments in 2021.

    By Sept. 12, 2024
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    Lynd assigned an 11,000-unit portfolio

    The original owners purchased the 50 properties as a value-add play but ran into problems when interest rates rose and costs increased.

    By Sept. 11, 2024
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    Illinois property managers barred from retaliation

    The Landlord Retaliation Act, which prohibits rent increases or evictions in response to a tenant complaint, puts landlords in a defensive position, an industry official said.

    By Sept. 10, 2024
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    Trepp: Delinquency, servicing rates hit highs not seen in years

    Distressed CMBS loans increased across commercial real estate last month, but apartment issues stood out.

    By Sept. 9, 2024
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    Sponsored by Cavallino Cabinets

    6 big difference-makers in your next kitchen and bath package

    What steps can you take now to reduce business risk and improve net operating income?

    Sept. 9, 2024
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    Multifamily permitting drops in urban areas

    Higher interest rates and supply chain concerns have taken a toll on apartments, according to the NAHB.

    By Sept. 6, 2024
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    Q&A

    Pratum CEO explains why he wants to acquire more properties

    Shah Alam thinks ownership will complement the existing services his management firm offers.

    By Sept. 5, 2024
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    Centralization tips from the REITs

    With shared services spread among multiple communities, public companies like EQR, UDR and AvalonBay are leading the way.

    By Sept. 3, 2024
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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    Ark Homes for Rent brings in new CFO

    Wendy W. Gill will join the C-suite, while current CFO Gina Cabral will transition into another senior leadership position.

    By Aug. 27, 2024
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    DOJ files antitrust lawsuit against RealPage

    The attorneys general of several states joined the suit, which accuses the company of an “unlawful scheme to decrease competition among landlords.”

    By Aug. 23, 2024
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    3 things to know from Camden’s earnings call

    The Texas-based REIT still faces heavy supply in many markets, though demand remains strong.

    By Aug. 21, 2024
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    The pros, cons of centralized maintenance

    Using service pods and technology tools can save money while boosting efficiency, but they’re not right for every operator.

    By Aug. 20, 2024
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    REIT Report

    Bad debt not enough to weigh AVB down

    The Virginia-based REIT outperformed again in Q2 with an increase in same-store and development NOI.

    By Aug. 20, 2024
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    The 4 key pain points amongst owners and operators

    Discover how resident rewards can solve the top pain points for multifamily owners and operators.

    Aug. 19, 2024
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    The cities expecting the most apartment deliveries this year

    Over 518,000 new units are expected to come online nationwide by the end of 2024.

    By Aug. 16, 2024
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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    ZRS Management promotes operations VP to chief operating officer

    Veteran employee Jackie Impellitier is the first COO in the company’s history.

    By Aug. 15, 2024
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    REIT Report

    MAA in the ‘worst of the storm’ with new supply

    The REIT plans to get more aggressive on the development and acquisition fronts as it sees better days ahead in 2025 and beyond.

    By Aug. 14, 2024
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    REIT Report

    Essex predicts West Coast rebound

    The California-based REIT increased NOI and revenue guidance for 2024.

    By Aug. 12, 2024