After 6 months of decline, average rents rise again

While demand is expected to remain strong, policy uncertainty and interest rates could pose problems in the coming year, according to Yardi.

By Mary Salmonsen • Feb. 18, 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

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Resident Retention

Property managers have a variety of approaches to keep tenants satisfied.

By Multifamily Dive staff

EQR sees uncertainty in LA and DC

The REIT’s 2025 FFO guidance was below projections, as revenue in its expansion markets will be lower in 2025 than in 2024.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 7, 2025

Penzance, TriWest make 380-unit Charlotte acquisition

The fast-growing North Carolina market has strong long-term potential, according to Jacob Rosenberg, Penzance senior vice president.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 6, 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

Single-family rent growth slows

New build-to-rent properties are putting downward pressure on prices in the Sun Belt, although this trend may not last, according to a new Rentometer report.

By Mary Salmonsen • Jan. 30, 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

West Coast owners optimistic about return-to-office policies

Recent moves by companies like Amazon and Salesforce have led to busier leasing offices in Seattle and San Francisco.

By Leslie Shaver • 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 sues Greystar over alleged falsely advertised rent prices

The complaint filed Thursday charges that the country’s largest landlord failed to include information about numerous mandatory fees in its listings.

By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 17, 2025

Harrison Street remains bullish on student housing

The sector is stable and not directly tied to the performance of the overall economy, according to head of asset management Ben Mohns.

By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 17, 2025

Rent growth declines as changes loom in the year ahead

While supply growth and demand are strong, conditions are expected to change, according to Yardi Matrix.

By Mary Salmonsen • Jan. 15, 2025

DOJ amends RealPage complaint to include 6 major landlords

The Justice Department alleges that the companies participated in a pricing scheme to decrease competition.

By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 8, 2025

2025 to be a ‘transitional year’ for supply-demand trends

The Sun Belt markets will still feel the effects of new competition, but coastal metros will remain strong.

By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 6, 2025

Judge denies request to toss out Yardi case

The software provider and 10 apartment operators argued that the plantiffs didn’t have standing and were “attempting to manufacture a Sherman Act violation.”

By Leslie Shaver • Dec. 11, 2024

New supply leads rent prices lower

The national average rent fell by $5 in November, and growth is slowing month over month in most major markets.

By Mary Salmonsen • Dec. 10, 2024

508-unit NYC building likely to head to servicing

The property, 180 Water St., has a $265 million loan that originated in 2019 and an additional $100 million in mezzanine debt.

By Leslie Shaver • Dec. 10, 2024

DOJ reportedly ends criminal probe of multifamily pricing practices

Despite Friday’s announcement, the department's civil case against revenue management firm RealPage continues in federal court.

By Leslie Shaver • Dec. 9, 2024

Hudson Valley Property Group acquires 22-property portfolio

The firm purchased the 4,768 units, located in Washington, Colorado, California and Idaho, from Inland Group.

By Leslie Shaver • Dec. 9, 2024

REITs struggle with new lease rents

Although growth was tepid in the third quarter, there are signs that new deliveries are declining and demand is holding up.

By Leslie Shaver • Dec. 5, 2024

AVB raises NOI guidance

The Virginia-based REIT expects to see a reacceleration of asking rents in Q4, compared to softer comps in 2023.

By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 25, 2024

Camden reduces revenue guidance

New supply and the removal of non-paying tenants were headwinds for the Houston-based REIT in the third quarter.

By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 20, 2024

EQR’s blended rent growth is less than expected in Q3

The REIT didn’t have robust pricing power due to issues in Los Angeles and its expansion markets.

By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 18, 2024

5 reasons to carefully consider pet policies in 2025

Pet ownership among renters is at an all-time high. Discover why multifamily can't afford to ignore pet-friendly policies.

By Grant Brissey • Nov. 18, 2024

How centralization is shaping the apartment industry

Changes in maintenance, administration and staffing are in the works as management firms move jobs off-site.

By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 15, 2024