New bipartisan bill bars major investors from buying single-family homes

Legislation released in the wake of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address aims to boost homeownership, but experts say it won’t solve the root problem plaguing housing affordability and access.

By Julie Strupp • Feb. 27, 2026

What Trump said about housing in his State of the Union address

The president emphasized affordability in his economy-focused annual speech, but offered little new information.

By Julie Strupp • Feb. 25, 2026

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Artificial Intelligence

Multifamily Dive breaks down the most important trends in this rapidly-developing technology for apartment owners, operators and managers.  

By Multifamily Dive staff

Immigration raids are hitting multifamily operators. Here’s how they’re responding.

Managers report negative occupancy impacts from ICE in states like Florida and Texas, which could be the “straw that breaks the camel's back” for class C properties, according to one expert.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 24, 2026

Fannie Mae sues Houston apartment owner over alleged fake repairs

The lender filed suit last week against Kajal Housing Group for neglecting Bellfort Village Apartments, which was collateral for its $13.2 million loan.

By Julie Strupp • Feb. 23, 2026

HUD rule would bar families with mixed immigration status

The proposed policy changes would result in the eviction of tens of thousands of tenants from agency-supported housing, nonprofit groups say.

By Julie Strupp • Feb. 19, 2026

Oregon mandates heat pumps in new housing

The update to the state’s residential energy code could save residents of housing built after the change an average of $125 a month in energy costs, an analysis found.

By Ryan Kushner • Feb. 19, 2026

HUD launches investigation into Texas housing marketed to Muslims

The agency’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity is probing whether developers of the East Plano Islamic Center’s planned community discriminated based on race or national origin.

By Julie Strupp • Feb. 17, 2026

Housing bill sails through the House

The Housing for the 21st Century Act, designed to increase the nation’s supply of homes, now heads to the Senate.

By Julie Strupp • Feb. 10, 2026

AvalonBay expects 2026 growth amid tighter multifamily supply

The Arlington, Virginia-based REIT is bullish on build-to-rent development, executives said on the fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings call.

By Julie Strupp • Feb. 6, 2026

Philadelphia’s $2B bet on affordable housing

The city’s HOME initiative aims to build and preserve 30,000 housing units.

By Ryan Kushner • Feb. 5, 2026

Transit-oriented development bill introduced to Congress

The bipartisan Build HUBS Act would incentivize construction of more housing near transit lines nationwide.

By Julie Strupp • Feb. 2, 2026

6 California housing moves to follow in 2026

So far this year, a statewide rent control measure has failed, but lawmakers are pushing forward with a $10 billion affordable housing bond.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 30, 2026

What multifamily leaders need to watch in 2026

Apartment pros are eyeing declining supply, accessible capital and more distressed properties on the market as they position themselves for opportunities this year.

By Multifamily Dive Staff • Jan. 30, 2026

MAA settles RealPage suit for $53M

The multifamily landlord and dozens of peer firms were accused of antitrust behavior related to use of the rent-setting software.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 29, 2026

Federal Reserve holds rates steady

Multifamily leaders anticipated a limited impact from the announcement, though they still expect rate cuts later in the year.

By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 28, 2026

HUD orders citizenship verification for 200,000 tenants

Public housing agencies must check and report on the eligibility of tenants flagged in the new EIV-SAVE Tenant Match Report.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 26, 2026

Colorado bills take ‘big swing’ at state’s housing shortage

As the state pushes to ramp up development, a lawsuit from several municipalities accuses it of overstepping its authority.

By Ryan Kushner • Jan. 23, 2026

US ‘will not become a nation of renters’: Trump

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the president discussed his executive order restricting institutional investors from buying single-family homes.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 21, 2026

3 reasons multifamily development should be easier in 2026

Capital should be more attainable, and costs should go down this year, but getting projects off the ground will still be a heavy lift.

By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 21, 2026

HUD launches fair housing investigation into Minneapolis

The city said that the probe “appears to be about politics, not affordable housing.”

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 20, 2026

Cities explore tossing rental ‘junk fees’ to ease affordability crisis

Colorado has banned “hidden” fees. New York City and San Diego may follow suit.

By Ryan Kushner • Jan. 20, 2026

What to expect from multifamily rent prices in 2026

A slowdown in apartment project deliveries could raise rent prices and affect lower-delivery markets like the Northeast and Midwest sooner.

By Julie Strupp • Updated Jan. 15, 2026

New York AG wants RealPage lawsuit tossed

The real estate software company asked for a preliminary injunction in November in an attempt to halt the state’s recent ban on rent pricing algorithms.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 13, 2026

Senate ‘housing emergency’ bill seeks to spur construction of 4 million US homes

New legislation asks the federal government to curtail local housing regulations and use the Defense Production Act to boost domestic production of construction materials.

By Ryan Kushner • Jan. 13, 2026

One week in, Mamdani begins reshaping NYC housing

Mayor Zohran Mamdani pledged to improve New York City’s beleaguered housing supply. His first week in office saw a number of executive orders aimed at accelerating housing and cutting costs.

By Ryan Kushner • Jan. 9, 2026