Elme Communities could be for sale

While analysts applauded the news, one wondered if President Donald Trump's efforts to scale back the government could create uncertainty around potential demand.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 21, 2025

Multifamily distress jumps 40 basis points to 13%

However, the industry’s servicing rate fell in January as delinquencies only ticked up slightly, according to Trepp.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 20, 2025

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Top 5 stories from Multifamily Dive

A roundup of some of Multifamily Dive’s top stories of 2024.

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UDR eyes second-half rent boost

Austin, Texas, and Nashville, Tennessee, are problematic for the REIT, but the coasts generally look strong.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 20, 2025

Middle Street Partners finalizes $69M company recapitalization

The firm will target $1 billion of early-cycle developments and acquisitions.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 19, 2025

MAA sees concessions in Austin, Atlanta and Charlotte

The Memphis-based REIT expects new lease pricing to be down 1.5% and renewals to be in the 4.25%-4.5% range this year.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 18, 2025

Harbor Group acquires Dallas property

The firm sees an opportunity to acquire other newly built properties, according to Chief Investment Officer of Multifamily Yisroel Berg.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 13, 2025

Colorado apartment pros launch $30M investment fund

The Denver-based firm will have $30 million in capital from Inceptiv to invest in middle-market value-add opportunities.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 13, 2025

Seattle, San Jose lead Essex’s portfolio

The REIT’s executives see a boost coming for Los Angeles, thanks to the film industry and preparations for the Olympics and World Cup.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 11, 2025

EQR sees uncertainty in LA and DC

The REIT’s 2025 FFO guidance was below projections, as revenue in its expansion markets will be lower in 2025 than in 2024.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 7, 2025

Penzance, TriWest make 380-unit Charlotte acquisition

The fast-growing North Carolina market has strong long-term potential, according to Jacob Rosenberg, Penzance senior vice president.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 6, 2025

Apartment firms announce a flurry of deals

Buyers and sellers unveiled a range of transactions this winter.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 5, 2025

JPI’s Scott Turner confirmed as HUD secretary

Multifamily leaders expressed excitement that someone who has produced housing is stepping into the role.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 5, 2025

NMHC panelists sound off on tariffs, immigration, tax policy

The Apartment Strategies Conference featured several discussions about how President Trump’s policies could affect the multifamily industry.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 4, 2025

Why JPI launched a workforce housing vehicle

Chief Financial and Investment Officer Mollie Fadule told Multifamily Dive that the firm had been working on the fund for the past three years, but the timing had not been right until now.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 3, 2025

ShainRealty Capital acquires Dallas property from Nuveen

The firm purchased the Yorktown Luxury Apartments for $40 million.

By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 3, 2025

3 takeaways from the Apartment Strategies Conference

Construction, Trump administration policies and absorption were just some of the topics discussed at the NMHC’s annual event.

By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 31, 2025

S2 Capital purchases 5 former GVA properties

The firm secured the distressed assets by placing $60 million of rescue capital through a structured preferred equity investment.

By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 27, 2025

MSCI: Deal volume increases 22% in 2024

Apartment transactions hit $146 billion for the year, but a CBRE survey indicates there should be more growth this year.

By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 24, 2025

Bell buys 3 properties for $264M

The firm plans upgrades at the assets, which are in Miami and Denver.

By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 24, 2025

1,068-unit affordable housing portfolio sold in the Carolinas

American South Capital Partners and Infinity Real Estate Partners formed a financing partnership to buy the seven properties.

By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 23, 2025

Starts jump 59% in December

Overall, 1.4 million housing units broke ground in 2024, a 3.9% decline from the year before.

By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 22, 2025

3 development trends to watch this year

Starts are expected to bottom out in 2025, but well-capitalized developers see an opportunity to build with less competition on the horizon.

By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 21, 2025

Gaia makes another Sun Belt acquisition

The firm believes there is a window of 12 to 18 months to buy assets at below replacement costs.

By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 21, 2025

Harrison Street remains bullish on student housing

The sector is stable and not directly tied to the performance of the overall economy, according to head of asset management Ben Mohns.

By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 17, 2025

Continental Properties closes $210M development vehicle

CEO Jim Schloemer says the money will fund 14 to 16 properties totaling $1 billion in suburban locations.

By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 14, 2025