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CRE servicers ‘increasingly aggressive’ toward distressed assets: CRED iQ
The data firm projects the overall distress rate could reach 15% by December 2026, while Trepp noted an increase in multifamily servicing and delinquency rates in January.
By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 11, 2026 -
Camden looks to double down on the Sun Belt
The REIT expects rental conditions to improve in the region, as apartment supply is absorbed throughout 2026.
By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 9, 2026 -
Activist investor pushes Veris to sell itself
In a letter, Goldman Sachs and Cedars alum Bruce Schanzer said the REIT’s apartment properties trade at a discount to net asset value of over 30%.
By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 6, 2026 -
MAA says concessions in the 5-week range on Q4 earnings call
The REIT’s executives think declining supply and continued strong demand will provide a boost as 2026 progresses.
By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 5, 2026 -
5 notable multifamily funds raised in recent months
Heitman and American Landmark are among the major investors building large chests for acquisition sprees.
By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 5, 2026 -
American Landmark boosts capital markets teams as it eyes $1B in equity funding
Andrew Yam and Jessica Wichser will be based in New York to deepen the firm’s relationship with institutional investors.
By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 4, 2026 -
Q&A
How Ballast plans to turn around San Francisco’s beleaguered Parkmerced complex
CEO Greg MacDonald says he remains focused on the day-to-day as he works to overcome challenges at the mammoth property.
By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 3, 2026 -
3 multifamily properties that went into servicing in January
Two 2024-vintage Freddie Mac loans in Colorado and one Houston property were transferred.
By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 2, 2026 -
Where one investor sees distressed apartment opportunities
Neighborhood Ventures is launching a second opportunistic $25 million fund to acquire troubled multifamily properties.
By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 29, 2026 -
Federal Reserve holds rates steady
Multifamily leaders anticipated a limited impact from the announcement, though they still expect rate cuts later in the year.
By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 28, 2026 -
Camden seeking to exit California: Real Estate Alert
One analyst estimates a 5.8% cap rate for the REIT and a low 5% cap rate for the buyer, if the firm were to sell its 11 properties.
By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 28, 2026 -
Deep Dive // 2026 Outlook
Will apartment executive hiring pick up in 2026? Recruiters weigh in.
Senior-level hiring slowed when acquisition and development dealmaking dropped, but some multifamily firms are gearing up for an aggressive approach in 2026.
By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 27, 2026 -
Apartment sales volume rose 9% to $165.5B in 2025
Prices fell 1.3% YOY last year, but the rate of decline moderated from 2024, according to an MSCI report.
By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 26, 2026 -
Heitman raises $2B for value-add fund targeting apartments, student housing
Executive Mike Trench tells Multifamily Dive that a market-value reset presents a compelling entry point, though distressed buying opportunities remain limited.
By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 23, 2026 -
New Oakland, California, residential property goes back to lender
Parkview Financial REIT foreclosed upon a 102-unit apartment complex developed by an affiliate of oWow, SilliconValley.com reported.
By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 22, 2026 -
Deep Dive // 2026 Outlook
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 -
Judge approves Summit’s bid for Pinnacle’s NYC portfolio
Former owner Pinnacle Group had placed the more than 5,000 rent-stabilized units into bankruptcy in May.
By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 20, 2026 -
American Landmark Apartments raises $400M
The multifamily owner and operator is targeting $1 billion in total commitments in its Fund V, which would give it $3 billion in dry powder for acquisitions, including distressed properties.
By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 16, 2026 -
Proptech funding rose to $16.7B in 2025
Multifamily tech investment should be active but selective in 2026, with a focus on artificial intelligence, industry experts say.
By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 13, 2026 -
LaSalle completes $250M investment with Cortland
The move came less than a month after the real estate investment manager increased its joint venture with UDR by $230 million.
By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 12, 2026 -
Multifamily delinquencies fall for second straight month
While apartment late payments fell 34 basis points to 6.64% in December, the rate for commercial real estate increased slightly to 7.3%.
By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 12, 2026 -
Multifamily starts tumble 26%
Overall housing starts fell to the lowest level since 2020 in October.
By Leslie Shaver • 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 -
The most active multifamily firms to end 2025
JRK bought a portfolio from EQR, while Bell and Aimco closed out the year with multiple-asset deals.
By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 8, 2026 -
TPG acquires majority interest in Quarterra
Lennar will retain a minority stake in the firm as it expands its attainable housing production platform, Emblem communities.
By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 7, 2026