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    Q&A

    Camden CEO talks Sun Belt optimism, EQR-AVB merger

    In conversation with Multifamily Dive, Alex Jessett explains why "every 25- to 34-year-old in America" wants to live in Nashville or Austin and why newly formed Vivmark has "no impact" on the REIT.

    By • Aug. 19, 2026
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    Fogelman bets on Dallas suburbs with ninth Texas property

    The Memphis, Tennessee-based firm bought the 288-unit The Ovilla as it expects new deliveries in the south Dallas suburbs to fall to 2% of inventory over the next 18 months.

    By • Aug. 19, 2026
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    Knightvest buys 1,027-unit portfolio in Austin, Texas

    The firm secured the three properties at a deep discount to what the assets previously traded at and is currently under contract to buy a foreclosure in Dallas, according to CEO David Moore.

    By • Aug. 18, 2026
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    Why Varia US teamed up with Brookfield to expand its multifamily portfolio

    The $694 million joint venture allows Varia to unlock substantial liquidity, improve its balance sheet and gain greater flexibility in managing the business.

    By • Aug. 17, 2026
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    Why TruAmerica is moving into structured finance

    The Top 50 owner sees strong risk-adjusted returns and the ability to improve relationships with its investors and lenders as it becomes a more diversified residential investment management company.

    By • Aug. 14, 2026
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    AvalonBay, Equity Residential complete their merger

    The REIT, which has 184,000 rental apartments, will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol VMRK.

    By • Updated Aug. 17, 2026
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    Multiple factors pushed multifamily CMBS distress up in July

    CRED iQ Founder and CEO Mike Haas told Multifamily Dive that increases in insurance, property taxes and lending costs were among the issues contributing to trouble with securitized multifamily loans.

    By • Aug. 12, 2026
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    Top markets for apartment sales in H1 2026

    Despite a slow national market, Northern New Jersey, San Francisco and others set record-high volumes so far in 2026, while Seattle saw a decline, according to MSCI.

    By • Aug. 11, 2026
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    Centerspace executives outline disposition plans

    On the multifamily REIT’s Q2 earnings call, CEO Anne Olson said the goal is a portfolio with stronger growth potential, lower debt and greater financial flexibility.

    By • Aug. 7, 2026
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    Matt Ferrari’s PXV Multifamily makes first acquisition for $29.5M

    The 216-unit Village on the Green property in Atlanta was the first deal the company analyzed, the firm’s founder tells Multifamily Dive.

    By • Aug. 6, 2026
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    Camden solidifies Sun Belt expansion after selling California portfolio

    In a second-quarter earnings call, the REIT’s leaders stressed low turnover and more new leases yielded encouraging signs for Q3.

    By Danielle McLean • Aug. 6, 2026
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    More Texas multifamily loans moved to servicing in late July

    Keener Investment Management saw two properties fall into servicing, while the values of other Texas assets were reduced.

    By • Aug. 5, 2026
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    Tishman Speyer buys 296-unit property in Charlotte, North Carolina

    The firm added the asset through its TS Plus fund, which has raised $973 million to date.

    By • Aug. 4, 2026
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    Equity Residential, AvalonBay announce name of combined firm: Vivmark Residential

    The name reflects “a company determined to set a new standard for the experience of home,” said Benjamin Schall, AvalonBay CEO and incoming CEO of Vivmark Residential.

    By • July 31, 2026
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    8 notable interviews with multifamily pros this summer

    Executives from Morgan Properties, Alliance Residential and LV Collective tackle apartment acquisitions and design.

    By • July 30, 2026
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    Q&A

    Texas CEO sees challenges in underwriting high-supply markets

    Even though properties are well below replacement costs in places like Austin, CONTI Capital CEO Carlos Vaz is finding it difficult to make the numbers work in the Texas market.

    By • July 28, 2026
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    Elme reaches deal to sell last property for $250M

    After one sale fell through earlier this year, the REIT entered an agreement to sell the 222-unit Riverside Apartments in Alexandria, Virginia, and related undeveloped land for $30 million less.

    By • July 27, 2026
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    Apartment sales ticked up slightly to $36.7B in Q2: MSCI

    Multifamily prices dropped 1.7% YOY in Q2, marking two years of negative readings in the sector, as the Veris Residential privatization drove volume.

    By • July 27, 2026
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    National Equity Fund buys 32 properties in St. Louis with equity value over $200M

    The multifamily affordable housing investment manager purchased the assets, which contain nearly 2,000 affordable homes, and the fund management portfolio from St. Louis Equity Fund.

    By • July 24, 2026
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    AvalonBay, Equity Residential beat FFO estimates in Q2

    The “merger of equals” partners raised guidance, following signs of strength in San Francisco and New York City.

    By • July 23, 2026
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    Why PPR Capital Management launched a $100M BTR fund

    The firm followed the ROAD to Housing debate as it geared up to launch a fund targeting properties in high-growth markets like Nashville, Tennessee.

    By • Updated July 23, 2026
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    Beyond the Rent: Recent mergers show the ascendance of the operating platform

    Deals involving Milhaus, Equity Residential and AvalonBay Communities aren't just about chasing growth.

    By • July 21, 2026
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    6 major multifamily M&As announced this year

    AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential aren't the only apartment firms making large acquisitions in 2026.

    By • July 20, 2026
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    Q&A

    How Morgan Properties is evaluating acquisition opportunities

    The ownership giant will look at all types of complicated situations, but Chief Operating Officer Greg Curci says some distressed opportunities aren’t worth it.

    By • July 17, 2026
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    Lincoln Property Co. acquires The Spectrum Cos.

    The combined firm is poised to ramp up its development and acquisition pipeline across both multifamily and commercial real estate.

    By • July 15, 2026