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    3 multifamily groundbreakings you may have missed

    Construction has started on apartment projects in California, Texas and Pennsylvania.

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    Deep Dive

    Why apartment firms see value in rent now, pay later programs

    The loans can help qualify residents and cut delinquency, but they come with risks, according to multifamily professionals.

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    Top multifamily conferences of 2027

    Multifamily Dive has compiled the apartment industry’s most noteworthy rental housing events and expos covering economic trends, technology, financing and more.

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    Placemakr opens second apart-hotel property in Arizona

    The new-build Placemakr Tempe, Apartments by Hilton comes as “demand for apartment-style stays is outpacing supply” in the greater Phoenix market, per CEO Jason Fudin.

    Updated Nov. 3, 2026
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    Camden lowers guidance after September concession resurgence

    The REIT still saw improvement in expenses and new lease growth in Q3, though rising interest rates forced it to cancel property and land acquisitions.

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    What the midterm results mean for multifamily

    Housing affordability is likely to remain a top priority for Congress as Democrats take control, experts said.

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    Vivmark finds additional efficiencies after completing AVB-EQR merger

    The REIT’s net run-rate operating synergies increased by $10 million to $135 million, driven by increased portfolio net operating income opportunities, according to its Q3 earnings release.

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    Continental Properties closes $480M refinancing for 10 properties

    The move allows the firm to retire construction debt and get capital back to its investors earlier, according to Chief Financial Officer Ed Madell.

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    Notable apartment executives moves from fall 2026

    UDR named an investment chief, HIC Land and Sares Regis Group of Northern California both named new co-CEOs and other multifamily firms brought on fresh senior talent.

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    HUD launches ‘express lane’ for LIHTC multifamily construction loans

    The idea is for HUD to “move these reviews quickly and expeditiously because these are lower-risk deals,” said Frank Cassidy, former FHA commissioner and assistant secretary for housing at HUD.

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    UDR beats Q3 estimates and raises guidance, after Apollo deal

    The REIT’s executives saw rents increasing, retention hitting record highs and San Francisco thriving at the end of Q3 as they continue making stock buybacks.

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    Realpage rent-pricing case wraps with nearly $360M to renters

    A federal court approved the settlement agreement, but it is “not the final word necessarily” in algorithmic pricing litigation, per one legal expert.

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    Q3 multifamily sales jumped 139% on Vivmark deal

    Although the mega-merger made 2026’s third quarter the highest on record, apartment values fell 4.6% year over year and 6.2% at an annualized rate between Q2 and Q3.

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    Beyond the Rent: What is the true cost of your equity?

    Many owners face the challenge of bringing more money into their deal. Sometimes, the cost may outweigh the benefits.

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    3 new apartment projects open their doors

    Pennrose, Hillpointe and other multifamily developers recently cut ribbons on new buildings in Connecticut, Georgia and Virginia.

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    HappyCo buys Banner Technologies

    The acquisition, which aims to “close the gap between maintenance and CapEx planning,” was made possible after an investment from Lone View Capital in September, according to HappyCo Founder and CEO Jindou Lee.

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    MAA’s revenue dipped in Q3 from Sun Belt weakness

    Despite the later-than-expected bounceback in rents, “we see a favorable foundation for the next phase of recovery,” President and CEO Brad Hill said on the REIT’s earnings call.

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    Despite pausing rate hikes, ‘inflation is too high’: Fed chair

    The news didn’t surprise apartment investors, who tuned in for signals indicating future rate increases.

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    Essex ups 2026 guidance amid vigorous Northern California performance

    “West Coast multifamily fundamentals offer a compelling case for continued growth above the U.S. average,” CEO Angela Kleiman said on the REIT’s third-quarter earnings call.

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    Deep Dive // 21st ROAD housing law

    What multifamily pros must know about the new housing law

    “The housing discussion is not done” as the work of implementing the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act begins, the National Apartment Association’s Owen Caine told Multifamily Dive.

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    From 59 zoning codes to 1: That’s the goal of this Ohio county’s streamlining plan

    The Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Planning Commission says its proposal would modernize zoning standards, unlock development and reduce barriers across the county’s jurisdictions.

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    How Bainbridge set a 2026 high-water mark with a Virginia property sale

    Bainbridge Midlothian fetched $107.7 million, which netted $347,500 per apartment, the highest price per unit paid for a market-rate multifamily asset in the area, according to the company.

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    Q&A

    Morgan Properties CFO on managing an ever-growing portfolio

    As finance chief of one of the United States’ largest apartment owners, Marina Dikos is focused on integrating a range of disparate systems with each new acquisition.

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    3 apartment communities break ground

    Construction has started on luxury and affordable multifamily projects in Arizona, North Carolina and Indiana.

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    Former Sonder-occupied building loses value in NYC

    The 2 Washington property saw its value drop 25% to $162.5 million after it moved into servicing in June.