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

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Rent Trends

High supply, absorption, concessions and more are top of mind for rental owners and operators across the country.

By Multifamily Dive staff

Investors, analysts react to Trump’s single-family home buying ban

The president’s announcement that he would seek to bar institutional investors from acquiring SFRs raises big questions for the housing industry.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 8, 2026

Virginia Beach looks to kick-start affordable housing with new grant program

More than 370 affordable rental units are in the pipeline following rezoning efforts and the launch of an Attainable Workforce Housing Performance Grant, the city said.

By Ryan Kushner • Jan. 7, 2026

San Francisco’s new zoning opens the door for more housing – but it might bring less than expected

The city needs a plan for 82,000 additional housing units by 2031 to meet state mandates. A study predicted the new zoning will lead to only 14,600.

By Ryan Kushner • Dec. 19, 2025

House introduces bipartisan housing legislation

Lawmakers said they will work to advance the Housing for the 21st Century Act in 2026, which builds on a recent Senate bill and similarly aims to facilitate new development.

By Julie Strupp • Dec. 17, 2025

HUD probes Boston over housing discrimination

The agency claims the city is discriminating against White residents via its equity and inclusion efforts in its housing strategy. In response, the mayor's office called the probe an "unhinged attack” from Washington.

By Julie Strupp • Dec. 15, 2025

5 ways to prepare for Opportunity Zones 2.0

Multifamily pros should align projects with economic fundamentals and community goals and tap into new initiatives, one expert says.

By Carey Heyman • Dec. 12, 2025

Multifamily pros react to Fed interest rate cut

Apartment executives welcomed the 25 basis point trim as the central bank signaled one additional rate reduction for 2026.

By Leslie Shaver • Dec. 10, 2025

New defense bill excludes bipartisan housing package

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle nonetheless indicated support for the ROAD to Housing Act, which aims to boost supply by simplifying regulations.

By Julie Strupp • Updated Dec. 11, 2025

FTC issues warning to multifamily owners

The federal agency said it is reviewing harmful practices in the rental housing market in the wake of its settlement with Greystar over deceptive advertising.

By Julie Strupp • Dec. 9, 2025

Shifting water infrastructure decisions to local governments could accelerate housing, advocates say

A new WOTUS definition proposed by the EPA would give builders relief from federal permitting delays, but environmental groups warn it could leave cities more exposed to flood and water quality risks.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Dec. 5, 2025

Court merges Zillow-Redfin antitrust lawsuits

Two separate challenges to the rental listing giants’ partnership from the Federal Trade Commission and five states will proceed as a single case.

By Julie Strupp • Dec. 4, 2025

Local governments sue after HUD rewrites homelessness grants ‘mere weeks’ from deadline

The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s policy shifts could displace as many as 170,000 people, according to a lawsuit.

By Ryan Kushner • Dec. 3, 2025

Greystar to pay FTC, Colorado $24M to settle rental fee suit

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson has directed the agency to develop a rule to address unfair or deceptive fees in rental housing.

By Julie Strupp • Dec. 3, 2025

Rent-pricing algorithms survive legal scrutiny — and emerge stronger

Despite the string of recent RealPage settlements, revenue management software remains a foundational tool for multifamily asset management, according to Daleik Vaughn.

By Daleik Vaughn • Nov. 26, 2025

How this Southern California apartment manager has adjusted to ICE raids

Coastline Equity’s Anthony Luna has educated his team members about different warrants and emphasized that tenant information cannot be released without court authorization.

By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 26, 2025

FHFA hikes multifamily lending caps for 2026

The $30 billion increase will allow Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase up to $176 billion in multifamily loans next year.

By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 25, 2025

RealPage settles rent price-fixing suit with DOJ

The algorithmic pricing software provider has agreed to limit data collection and cooperate with the agency’s lawsuits against property management companies, but admits no wrongdoing.

By Julie Strupp • Nov. 25, 2025

DOJ sues Arkansas apartment manager for sexual harassment, retaliation

The lawsuit names Thomas Ray Kelso and Avatar Investments LLC and seeks financial compensation for affected tenants.

By Julie Strupp • Nov. 21, 2025

9 states reach $7M settlement with Greystar

The Charleston, South Carolina-based apartment giant will pay $7 million to the participating states and agree to strict new limits on its use of rent-setting algorithms and data-sharing platforms.

By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 20, 2025

4 factors impacting the affordable housing outlook

Developers are concerned about low-income renters’ financial health amid a stagnating economy, according to research from data firm Yardi Matrix.

By Julie Strupp • Nov. 19, 2025

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac likely to hit lending caps in 2025: multifamily leaders

As a potential IPO looms, the agencies are leaning into innovation-creating structures, according to Sharon Karaffa from Newmark’s Multifamily Capital Markets Division.

By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 17, 2025

REITs cite economic uncertainty, supply in Q3 earnings reports

High unemployment and inflation weighed on major multifamily landlords’ results, while AI startup-related demand and coastal back-to-the-office pushes were bright spots.

By Julie Strupp • Nov. 13, 2025

Minnesota landlord sued for withholding security deposits

Attorney General Keith Ellison alleges that Suite Liv’n illegally charged tenants for turnover expenses that were not their responsibility.

By Julie Strupp • Nov. 10, 2025