Willow Bridge agrees to settle in DOJ’s RealPage price-fixing case

The major apartment manager will refrain from algorithmic coordination and exchanging competitively sensitive data, per its deal with the Justice Department.

By Julie Strupp • July 8, 2026

Beyond efficiency: How leading multifamily operators are putting AI to work

The multifamily market’s headwinds are well-documented. Rent growth, investors demands and staffing burnout are quietly compounding.

June 29, 2026

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Resident Retention

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

By Multifamily Dive staff

Periodic inspections alone can no longer keep aging buildings safe

On the five-year anniversary of the Surfside collapse, a building safety specialist highlights the importance of structural monitoring systems.

By Greg Batista • June 23, 2026

LivCor settles RealPage rent price-fixing suit for $7M

Nine state attorneys general sued the multifamily management firm, which denies the allegations, as part of an ongoing federal antitrust lawsuit.

By Julie Strupp • June 22, 2026

How AI-powered rental search is changing the conversation

AI-powered search is giving renters a new conversational approach to finding an apartment.

June 22, 2026

Resident experience drives investment gains in multifamily properties

Future-ready connectivity can support resident satisfaction and long-term property value.

By Alice LaPlante • June 22, 2026

3 ways to incorporate AI into property management operations

At Apartmentalize, operators discussed using artificial intelligence to generate weekly property reports with actionable insights, draft resident letters and prepare for difficult discussions.

By Leslie Shaver • June 18, 2026

Avenue5, Bell Partners to pay DC $1.4M in RealPage suit

The apartment firms agreed to reform their rent-setting practices and to stop sharing non-public information, but they do not admit fault.

By Julie Strupp • June 15, 2026

Beyond the Rent: The machines may be coming for us all — even the apartment industry

Operators and dealmakers are focused on using artificial intelligence to become more efficient, but its impact on occupancies and rents could be severe. 

By Leslie Shaver • June 15, 2026

More cities are embracing AI permitting systems. HUD funding is available for them.

Local governments have until July 13 to apply for up to $3 million in grants for automated permitting and building code systems.

By Ryan Kushner • June 11, 2026

What Arqline’s CEO learned in her move from vendor to property operator

Jessica Beck found that tech and management needed to be under the same roof, as she began amassing a Top 50 portfolio.

By Leslie Shaver • June 9, 2026

Apartment owners to pay $218M in second batch of RealPage settlements

Fourteen housing companies seek to settle allegations that they conspired to inflate rents via algorithmic pricing software, but admit no wrongdoing.

By Julie Strupp • May 20, 2026

Zillow, Redfin must face FTC’s antitrust lawsuit

A federal judge denied the rental agencies’ motion to dismiss the combined suit brought by the Federal Trade Commission and five states.

By Julie Strupp • May 14, 2026

The latest developments in algorithmic rent pricing cases

Lawsuits related to the use of RealPage software are playing out as the federal government investigates the rental housing industry.

By Julie Strupp • April 16, 2026

Camden settles RealPage lawsuit for $53M

The Houston-based REIT will pay to resolve claims that it conspired to artificially inflate residential rent prices using the property management software.

By Julie Strupp • April 13, 2026

New Jersey RealPage antitrust lawsuit narrowed

A federal judge partially dismissed claims against the rental software provider and several major landlords in a suit that alleges collusion to raise rent prices.

By Julie Strupp • April 7, 2026

Yardi rent pricing antitrust case narrowed by federal judge

The Washington judge dismissed 10 out-of-state property managers from a class action lawsuit focused on algorithmic pricing, saying they don’t fall under the district court’s jurisdiction.

By Julie Strupp • April 2, 2026

RealPage names first fintech chief

Zahir Khoja will head financial services innovation and strategy for the real estate software and analytics giant.

By Julie Strupp • March 18, 2026

Making AI work for your real estate business: From hype to results

The five reasons AI underperforms in real estate and what tech leaders can do.

By Vijay Anand VP, AI & Data at MRI Software • March 16, 2026

How one company is using AI to transform affordable housing

EliseAI is automating workflows and taking phone calls for property managers who oversee one in six rental units in the U.S., the company says.

By Ryan Kushner • Feb. 27, 2026

American Landmark names chief innovation and technology officer

Adam Smolyar will oversee enterprise technology strategy, innovation agenda and digital transformation initiatives for the Sun Belt-focused owner-operator.

By Julie Strupp • Feb. 26, 2026

Uncovering the hidden costs of outdated security systems at multifamily properties

Discover the hidden risks, liabilities and revenue losses—and how modern access control boosts ROI.

Feb. 23, 2026

5 ways multifamily video is driving leases — and saving teams time

Five data-backed tactics top operators use to increase lease conversion and streamline operations with video.

Feb. 23, 2026

Equity Residential saw AI, automation bump in 2025

The REIT expects to see the most rent growth in New York City and San Francisco, EQR executives said on a fourth-quarter and full-year earnings call.

By Julie Strupp • Feb. 10, 2026

From cost centers to NOI drivers: A more strategic approach to multifamily technology

Multifamily technology is shifting from cost center to strategic asset

Feb. 9, 2026