3 trends driving MAA’s performance

The REIT’s portfolio is insulated from new supply, CEO Eric Bolton said on last week’s earnings call.

By Leslie Shaver • May 3, 2023

Residential tower in Queens, New York, includes a new public school

The first apartment tower at Woodside Central is open for leasing, with the school, retail and a pedestrian plaza underway.

By Mary Salmonsen • May 1, 2023

Explore the Trendline➔

Student Housing

As colleges grapple with funding and enrollment issues, one trend related to higher education has remained steady: the demand for high-quality off-campus housing.

By Multifamily Dive staff

Equity Residential’s same-store revenue is better than anticipated

New York posts 19% growth, but California floods drive up expenses and San Francisco and Seattle struggle with concessions.

By Leslie Shaver • April 28, 2023

Size, location matter most to wealthy renters

Affluent tenants expect that their larger rent payments will translate into larger units, multifamily developers say.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • April 24, 2023

Texas foreclosures foreshadow Class C troubles

The Applesway Investment Group portfolio suffered from neglect and changing market conditions.

By Leslie Shaver • April 24, 2023

After 4 months of decline, rent growth turns positive

Despite bank collapses and market volatility, multifamily fundamentals remain stable, according to Yardi Matrix.

By Mary Salmonsen • April 12, 2023

The country’s most EV-friendly metros

While only 4.7% of multifamily buildings nationwide offer electric vehicle charging stations, the concentration varies widely from place to place.

By Mary Salmonsen • April 10, 2023

Evictions rose in cities after a national moratorium ended in 2021

There are many policies cities can use to protect renters from losing their homes aside from eviction bans, housing experts say.

By Karen Kroll • April 6, 2023

National average rent unchanged in February

Affordability, economic conditions and supply and demand will determine the near-term future of the spring renting season.

By Mary Salmonsen • March 16, 2023

Developer breaks ground on third community in Northwest Arkansas

With The Junction of Scottsdale, Mia Rose Holdings has 614 units underway in the region.

By Mary Salmonsen • March 15, 2023

The cities with the highest, lowest rental vacancy rates

The national rate has held relatively steady over the past four quarters, according to Census data.

By Mary Salmonsen • March 9, 2023

Senators urge DOJ to investigate RealPage

The group of legislators recently wrapped up an investigation of the firm’s rent-setting software.

By Leslie Shaver • March 8, 2023

Are the BTR capital markets coming back?

Wolfson Development’s CEO thinks investors see safety in single-family rentals, even if the days of 40% rent growth in Florida are over.

By Leslie Shaver • March 1, 2023

REITS report ‘cautious optimism’

Multifamily Dive examines each of the major REITs’ most recent earnings report and their outlook for the year to come.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 22, 2023

Why apartment owners are brushing off the tech industry’s layoffs (so far)

The impact of job cuts has been limited up until now — will the rental market stay resilient?

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 21, 2023

Housing Trust Group opens second upscale community in Phoenix metro

Aviva – Goodyear in Arizona is 78% leased as of its opening.

By Mary Salmonsen • Feb. 17, 2023

Equity Residential sees positive employment signs amid uncertainty

The REIT nears the finish line with some centralization initiatives as it works to corral costs.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 17, 2023

AvalonBay pushes forward with expansion goals

On its earnings call last week, the REIT said it sees signs of rent growth heading into spring leasing.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 15, 2023

Why it’s easier to get affordable deals done right now

RailField Partners' chief investment officer provides insight into which deals are crossing the finish line.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 14, 2023

Rents remain flat, but pros are cautiously optimistic

Even though rent growth is on the decline year over year, job growth is strong and household incomes are stable, says Yardi Matrix.

By Mary Salmonsen • Feb. 13, 2023

Tech sector layoffs, eviction concerns stymie Essex’s growth

The REIT continues to make progress on its centralized property functions and revenue management system, it said during a recent earnings call.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 13, 2023

Report breaks down multifamily regulations by state

A new whitepaper from Freddie Mac outlines requirements for tenant screening and eviction notices, among others.

By Mary Salmonsen • Feb. 10, 2023

UDR plans to increase the number of properties without staffers

During its earnings call this week, the REIT’s executives talked about rising expenses, hot markets and the increasing importance of technology.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 9, 2023

Camden reports revenue gains, but notes a slowing rental market

Sensing an opportunity in the future, the REIT could be more aggressive than its peers in developing new properties.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 6, 2023

MAA posts strong revenue, rent increases in Q4

The REIT’s robust renewal rates are driving growth as new lease pricing moderates, according to the firm’s earnings call last week.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 3, 2023