Housing more than twice as expensive to build in California as in Texas

Longer project timelines and more regulations contribute to the difference in cost, according to a new report.

By Mary Salmonsen • April 23, 2025

Midwestern developer aims for mass timber heights

Neutral sees the material as a way to reduce its buildings’ carbon footprint and boost its focus on health and well-being, according to CEO Nate Helbach.

By Mary Salmonsen • April 21, 2025

Washington attorney general sues RealPage, 9 landlords

The lawsuit claims that the defendants violated the Consumer Protection Act with their use of revenue management software.

By Mary Salmonsen • April 11, 2025

RealPage sues city of Berkeley

The software provider claims the California city’s recent ordinance on pricing technology imposes a “sweeping and unconstitutional ban on lawful speech.”

By Leslie Shaver • April 3, 2025

FHFA reverses part of Biden’s Renters Bill of Rights

U.S. Federal Housing Director Bill Pulte has vacated the advance notice requirements for housing funded by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.

By Mary Salmonsen • March 31, 2025

Expenses that multifamily investors can — and can’t — deduct

Understanding the nuances of tax write-offs is essential for any investor aiming to optimize their bottom line, writes an industry executive.

By Stacy Brown • March 28, 2025

Canton, Ohio, sues developer for $6M over unpaid loan

The city alleges that Historic Hercules LLC and its associated developers have not made payments on a $2 million loan in six years.

By Mary Salmonsen • March 26, 2025

Fed holds main rate steady, forecasts higher inflation, slower growth

“Growth looks like it's maybe moderating a bit, consumer spending moderating a bit, but still at a solid pace,” Fed Chair Jerome Powell said during a press conference.

By Jim Tyson • March 20, 2025

EPA announces review of WOTUS rule

Industry associations applauded the agency’s move to reduce permitting costs with its new definition.

By Mary Salmonsen • March 18, 2025

Arizona AG asks DOJ to continue RealPage case

Kris Mayes, who filed a separate suit against the Texas-based company last year, said that protecting renters should be a bipartisan priority.

By Leslie Shaver • March 18, 2025

NAA, NMHC ask Trump to review housing regulations

The organizations have asked 10 federal agencies to evaluate, rescind or revise rules that affect the multifamily industry.

By Mary Salmonsen • March 10, 2025

HUD reinstates Enterprise’s $40M Section 4 contract

The department had previously canceled several long-standing capacity building grants for local housing organizations.

By Mary Salmonsen • Updated April 10, 2025

Builders, contractors testify in Congress on permitting issues

The NAHB told a Senate committee that environmental reviews often block or delay housing projects for years.

By Mary Salmonsen • Feb. 25, 2025

Former Ecolab tower in St. Paul undergoes $68M conversion

The Stella will bring 178 units and 2,800 square feet of retail to the Minnesota city that passed rent control in 2021.

By Mary Salmonsen • Feb. 25, 2025

Trump tags steel, aluminum imports with 25% tariffs

The new duties build on actions from the president's first term while axing exemptions and product exclusions.

By Philip Neuffer • Feb. 11, 2025

Senators take aim at price-setting algorithms

A new bill is designed to ban the use of non-public information across all industries, including rental housing.

By Mary Salmonsen • Feb. 11, 2025

Seattle, San Jose lead Essex’s portfolio

The REIT’s executives see a boost coming for Los Angeles, thanks to the film industry and preparations for the Olympics and World Cup.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 11, 2025

Navigating real estate under Trump 2.0

The new administration is bound to bring challenges and opportunities in the single-family rental market, writes Atlas Real Estate’s CEO.

By Tony Julianelle • Feb. 7, 2025

JPI’s Scott Turner confirmed as HUD secretary

Multifamily leaders expressed excitement that someone who has produced housing is stepping into the role.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 5, 2025

NMHC panelists sound off on tariffs, immigration, tax policy

The Apartment Strategies Conference featured several discussions about how President Trump’s policies could affect the multifamily industry.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 4, 2025

3 takeaways from the Apartment Strategies Conference

Construction, Trump administration policies and absorption were just some of the topics discussed at the NMHC’s annual event.

By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 31, 2025

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

FCC withdraws bulk billing ban proposal

The commission’s new chair announced that the potential rule is dead, in a move applauded by apartment associations.

By Mary Salmonsen • Jan. 28, 2025

3 development trends to watch this year

Starts are expected to bottom out in 2025, but well-capitalized developers see an opportunity to build with less competition on the horizon.

By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 21, 2025

FTC considers probe of single-family rental investors

The commission is looking to gather information on companies that own more than 1,000 homes.

By Mary Salmonsen • Jan. 17, 2025