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    Apartment industry conferences for the second half of 2025

    Multifamily Dive has you covered with a full list of upcoming industry events, expos and meetings on tap for the rest of this year.

    Updated June 12, 2025
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    How to manage unit turnover to ensure security and reduce risk

    Time is money, and that’s especially true in multifamily housing environments, where efficiency directly impacts profitability and operational success.

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    Multifamily starts rise 5% YOY for buildings with 5 or more units

    Although debt is available for apartment developers, equity investors are very selective about the projects they choose to back.

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    PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

    Habitat Metro completes $20M eco-conscious apartments in Phoenix

    Eco Phoenix, an Opportunity Zone property, offers solar power, greywater recycling and a car-share program.

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    DEALS + STARTS

    Woodfield, Northwestern Mutual sell Florida apartment tower for $87M

    Griffis Residential entered South Florida by purchasing Anya, a 223-unit high-rise in West Palm Beach.

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    Washington AG sues owners, operator for senior housing conditions

    The attorney general alleges the companies deceived tenants about rent increases and apartment features.

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    NEW FUNDS

    Gray Capital launches Midwestern apartment fund

    The firm is targeting value-add and core-plus multifamily assets in Indianapolis and Columbus, Ohio.

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    PRODUCTS

    5 apartment tech innovations from Apartmentalize

    Multifamily software providers introduced new access systems and AI platforms at last week’s conference in Las Vegas.

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    How the potential end of Energy Star could affect apartment operators

    The program is widely used across the industry and its demise could lead to a massive disruption in operations, according to experts.

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    DEALS + STARTS

    Kennedy Wilson partners with Japanese firm to buy Seattle apartments

    The investors purchased The Danforth for $173 million, citing an uptick in return-to-office initiatives.

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    Funding upheaval leaves GRRP recipients in limbo

    While HUD’s Green and Resilient Retrofit Program gave out almost 270 awards, only 20 projects received funding before it was halted, according to an attorney.

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    Trepp: Multifamily CMBS delinquencies, servicing rates fall

    However, CRED iQ and the MBA pointed to rising distress in commercial real estate.

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    Cityview opens New York City office

    The Los Angeles-based firm plans to target opportunities in Boston; Orlando, Florida; and Atlanta.

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    Centerspace puts Minnesota apartments on the sales block

    The Minneapolis-based apartment REIT is also adding to its portfolio with purchases in Salt Lake City and Colorado.

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    AvalonBay sued for alleged housing discrimination at Washington, DC, property

    The plaintiff claims AVB illegally advertised bedrooms without windows at AVA NoMa, making the units unrentable with housing vouchers.

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    Tiny apartments a big deal in many US cities

    In Seattle and Boston, over half of the new units underway measure less than 441 square feet.

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    Q&A

    Apartment developer sees muted impact from tariffs so far

    Chris Finlay of Middleburg Communities says his firm’s exposure to the new levies is around 3%, with costs moving less than 1% on one project.

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    ZRS Management hits 100,000 apartment units

    The firm had one of the largest jumps on this year's NMHC list, advancing six spots and gaining almost 15,000 apartments from the year before.

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    Developer sues architect for alleged design issues at stalled New York apartments

    The plaintiff said in court documents that the $38 million property is a fire hazard and does not meet code requirements.

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    Apartment rents begin to recover in high-supply metros

    Western and Sun Belt markets have posted month-over-month gains following long-term declines.

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    Medium-sized Nevada apartment operator thrives by staying local

    Las Vegas-based Stout Management incorporates technology but still relies on an in-person approach from its CEO to site-level staff.

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    Alfred, RKW Residential, Quarterra Living combine forces

    The new platform will operate approximately 52,000 residences, representing over $20 billion of assets.

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    W.C. Smith to pay $1M in DC apartment pricing suit

    The settlement also requires the firm to reform its business practices in order to resolve allegations that it conspired with other District landlords via RealPage’s software.

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    ICE raids on building sites stoke fear, uncertainty

    Law enforcement officers arrested workers on several construction sites last week, including at a student housing development in Tallahassee, Florida.

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    Apartment developers gear up for tariffs

    Firms are dusting off their playbooks from the first Trump administration, which recommend ordering parts early and sourcing from different companies.

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    Investors warming up to build-to-rent

    New construction activity remains strong and the sector has room to grow, according to panelists at a recent webinar.

    Updated June 10, 2025