Inside former Fannie Mae CEO’s plan to fix housing

Hugh Frater, also a founding partner at BlackRock, thinks a pre-constructed housing system can help close the affordability gap.

By Leslie Shaver • Sept. 29, 2023

Study: Unused parking adds over $2M to typical multifamily projects

A new white paper from Rutgers University found that reducing parking spaces could save money and minimize environmental impact.

By Mary Salmonsen • Sept. 26, 2023

240 units break ground near Gainesville, Florida, mall

The Evergreen Westside will make use of a site rezoned for residential development in 2019.

By Mary Salmonsen • Sept. 26, 2023

Top legislative priorities for multifamily pros

Lobbyists are keeping an eye on legislation such as the Choice in Affordable Housing Act, the YIMBY Act and the repeal of the CARES Act’s 30-day notice to vacate.

By Mary Salmonsen • Sept. 22, 2023

California law clears path for UC Berkeley student housing project beset by legal challenges

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law Thursday allowing the project to go forward, marking a victory for the public university.

By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 11, 2023

Champlain Towers investigation yields more clues

A preliminary NIST report points to deviations from design in the Surfside, Florida, condo’s pool deck construction.

By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 11, 2023

FTC cracks down on Roomster

The commission has fined and permanently banned the company’s owners from buying or incentivizing consumer reviews.

By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 31, 2023

AvalonBay dropped from RealPage suit

More than 30 filings against the property management software provider and several apartment owners and operators have been consolidated into one case in Nashville, Tennessee.

By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 25, 2023

How Eastwind is navigating Florida’s difficult development market

New legislation combined with interest rate hikes and rising material costs make penciling out new deals difficult, Florida developer says.

By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 15, 2023

As rents continue to rise, legislators eye new regulations

Ongoing affordability challenges have led lawmakers to consider rent control and fee notifications, Yardi said in its most recent report.

By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 14, 2023

EQR reports supply pressure in some cities, strong results in others

Though the Chicago-based REIT made a couple of purchases in Q2, it sees a slow transaction market overall.

By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 9, 2023

How the largest market-rate multifamily Passive house high-rise got built

Alexander Development Group overcame legal challenges and COVID-19 to build 42 Broad in five years.

By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 3, 2023

How to safely store e-bikes, e-scooters in apartments

Defects in lithium-ion batteries or charging systems for e-bikes and e-scooters can cause a thermal runaway in the battery system, posing a fire risk. 

By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 2, 2023

It’s raining funds – the multifamily sector needs to make sure it gets watered

The business case for clean energy upgrades is the best it’s ever been.

July 31, 2023

The apartment industry battles insurance price hikes

As costs jump 100% or more in some states, multifamily leaders look for solutions. 

By Multifamily Dive Staff • July 26, 2023

When shopping for insurance, start negotiations early, expert says

Mahaffey Apartment Co.’s Chris Conlon also recommends finding specialized brokers to help save money.

By Leslie Shaver • July 13, 2023

Top reasons for multifamily property claims

Weather-related incidents are some of the top drivers of insurance claims for multifamily operators, according to a new report.

By Jennifer Goodman • July 12, 2023

FHA raises large multifamily loan threshold

Loans of up to $120 million are now eligible for standard underwriting.

By Mary Salmonsen • July 9, 2023

How to apply for GRRP funds

The $4.8 billion Green and Resilient Retrofit Program offers developers and owners direct grants and loans to improve HUD-assisted properties.

By Donald Bernards • June 29, 2023

Greystar named in wrongful death suit

Michael Delgado’s family alleges that the company ignored a weather advisory and didn’t properly secure materials at its Austin jobsite before his death.

By Leslie Shaver • June 28, 2023

What condo owners, developers can learn from the Surfside collapse

Overdue repairs on multifamily buildings are a recipe for disaster, writes construction risk management expert Don Neff.

By Don Neff • June 27, 2023

HUD awards funding for green, resilient retrofit projects

The first round of the $4.8 billion GRRP covers upgrades for 28 rent-assisted properties.

By Mary Salmonsen • Updated Sept. 15, 2023

Champlain Towers’ pool deck not up to code, NIST officials say

Investigators said Thursday that the pool deck at the Surfside, Florida, condo that collapsed in 2021 was corroded and improperly reinforced. 

By Zachary Phillips • June 16, 2023

NMHC: Multifamily insurance costs up 26%

Property coverage has become much more expensive in recent years, according to a new report from the National Multifamily Housing Council.

By Jennifer Goodman • June 8, 2023

Lawmakers urge HUD to prohibit biometric recognition tech in federally funded housing

Concerns include racial bias and harassment for minor rule violations.

By Mary Salmonsen • June 2, 2023