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MSCI: Apartment sales jump 40%
Buoyed by Blackstone’s purchase of AIR in June, 2024 apartment sales exceeded 2023’s totals.
By Leslie Shaver • Dec. 19, 2024 -
Investcorp acquires 4 student assets for $300M
The properties, which encompass more than 2,500 beds, are located at major schools in Texas, Kentucky and Oklahoma.
By Leslie Shaver • Dec. 19, 2024 -
Trendline
Top 5 stories from Multifamily Dive
A roundup of some of Multifamily Dive’s top stories of 2024.
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Mesirow makes $185M San Diego acquisition
The purchase of the 410-unit Preserve at Melrose is the area’s second-largest deal of the year.
By Leslie Shaver • Dec. 18, 2024 -
Canyon raises $1.2B investment vehicle
CRED III will target real estate debt investments and real estate credit securities across the U.S.
By Leslie Shaver • Dec. 13, 2024 -
508-unit NYC building likely to head to servicing
The property, 180 Water St., has a $265 million loan that originated in 2019 and an additional $100 million in mezzanine debt.
By Leslie Shaver • Dec. 10, 2024 -
Dune, TF Cornerstone create $1B conversion venture
The firms formed Alta Residential, which will convert office buildings to residential uses in cities with high barriers to entry.
By Leslie Shaver • Dec. 9, 2024 -
Hudson Valley Property Group acquires 22-property portfolio
The firm purchased the 4,768 units, located in Washington, Colorado, California and Idaho, from Inland Group.
By Leslie Shaver • Dec. 9, 2024 -
REITs struggle with new lease rents
Although growth was tepid in the third quarter, there are signs that new deliveries are declining and demand is holding up.
By Leslie Shaver • Dec. 5, 2024 -
Brookfield buys $845M portfolio from Blackstone
The firm purchased eight properties totaling more than 4,000 units from Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust.
By Leslie Shaver • Dec. 3, 2024 -
DEALS + STARTS
Knightvest lands 3 Texas deals
The firm continues to buy as it works out extensions with lenders on properties bought in 2021 and 2022.
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AVB raises NOI guidance
The Virginia-based REIT expects to see a reacceleration of asking rents in Q4, compared to softer comps in 2023.
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MSCI: Cap rates rise 20 bps this year
Apartment sales volume increased 18% YOY in October, while prices fell 6.1%.
By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 25, 2024 -
Apartment completions jump 61% YOY
Starts dropped 12% year over year as new multifamily development continues to cool.
By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 25, 2024 -
FHFA announces higher caps for Freddie, Fannie
The announcement comes as questions surround the future of GSEs under the incoming Trump administration.
By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 21, 2024 -
REIT Report
Camden reduces revenue guidance
New supply and the removal of non-paying tenants were headwinds for the Houston-based REIT in the third quarter.
By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 20, 2024 -
Multifamily inches down to $14.2B in distress
Despite a staggering amount of troubled properties, a number of reports point to an improving landscape.
By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 19, 2024 -
How centralization is shaping the apartment industry
Changes in maintenance, administration and staffing are in the works as management firms move jobs off-site.
By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 15, 2024 -
Lakeland goes off-market to buy Massachusetts property
The firm secured 135 Main Street through a previous relationship and plans value-add upgrades at the asset.
By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 15, 2024 -
DEALS + STARTS
Archway grabs deal for 30% discount in Dallas
The California-based firm plans exterior and amenity upgrades at the Coronado Apartment Homes.
By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 14, 2024 -
Harrison Street sells student portfolio for $893M
The Scion Group and a major institutional investor bought the 14 communities totaling 8,724 beds.
By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 13, 2024 -
Insurance costs soften but higher premiums are on the horizon
Costs have moderated after huge jumps in previous years, according to multifamily executives and insurance experts.
By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 13, 2024 -
REIT Report
MAA: Deliveries peaked in Q3
The Memphis-based REIT saw new apartment openings taper off in its markets.
By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 11, 2024 -
Standard Communities acquires $1B portfolio
The firm plans to invest over $30 million in capital improvements and deferred maintenance across the 6,000 units in more than 60 communities.
By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 8, 2024 -
Fed cuts rates by 25 bps
Treasuries jumped after the September rate reduction and again since the presidential election was called.
By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 7, 2024 -
REIT Report
Essex sees strength in Seattle
The California-based REIT’s same-store revenue growth helped it beat guidance in Q3.
By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 7, 2024