6 California housing moves to follow in 2026

So far this year, a statewide rent control measure has failed, but lawmakers are pushing forward with a $10 billion affordable housing bond.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 30, 2026

What multifamily leaders need to watch in 2026

Apartment pros are eyeing declining supply, accessible capital and more distressed properties on the market as they position themselves for opportunities this year.

By Multifamily Dive Staff • Jan. 30, 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

MAA settles RealPage suit for $53M

The multifamily landlord and dozens of peer firms were accused of antitrust behavior related to use of the rent-setting software.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 29, 2026

US ‘will not become a nation of renters’: Trump

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the president discussed his executive order restricting institutional investors from buying single-family homes.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 21, 2026

3 reasons multifamily development should be easier in 2026

Capital should be more attainable, and costs should go down this year, but getting projects off the ground will still be a heavy lift.

By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 21, 2026

Multifamily rents ended 2025 without growth: Yardi

Apartment rent prices fell in the fourth quarter, wiping out gains made in the first half of the year.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 16, 2026

Affirm to offer BNPL for rent

The buy now, pay later player is one of the first to offer pay later installment financing for tenants paying their monthly rent.

By Patrick Cooley • Jan. 16, 2026

What to expect from multifamily rent prices in 2026

A slowdown in apartment project deliveries could raise rent prices and affect lower-delivery markets like the Northeast and Midwest sooner.

By Julie Strupp • Updated Jan. 15, 2026

New York AG wants RealPage lawsuit tossed

The real estate software company asked for a preliminary injunction in November in an attempt to halt the state’s recent ban on rent pricing algorithms.

By Julie Strupp • 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

Real Estate Business Analytics buys Markerr to bolster compliant data tools

The acquisition brings the firm’s regulation-ready rent data and AI-driven modeling to REBA’s operational analytics platform.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 9, 2026

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

5 multifamily trends to watch in 2026

Distress should increase in the year, but supply burning off could also lead to more sales, apartment pros say.

By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 6, 2026

2026 multifamily outlook: Economic and operational predictions

Prep your multifamily portfolio for success in 2026 with economic and operational predictions from rental housing economist Jay Parsons and Foxen CEO Kevin Jacobson.  

By Jay Parsons and Kevin Jacobson • Jan. 5, 2026

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

Apartment rents slipped for 4th straight month in November

Although winter slumps are normal, weak job growth and sagging consumer confidence could be contributing to waning multifamily demand, per a new Yardi Matrix report.

By Julie Strupp • 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

Why CAPREIT is eyeing more management growth

After being selected by Affordable Homes & Communities to operate 21 properties, CEO Andrew Kadish sees the opportunity to secure more affordable contracts.

By Leslie Shaver • Dec. 2, 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

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

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

New Orleans’ housing market is stagnating. Affordability mandates are holding it back, a study says.

The city requires 10% of units in new residential developments to be affordable.

By Ryan Kushner • 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