Capital
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Why Bainbridge decided to launch its first fund
The firm expects to raise $250 million to acquire 1990s and newer apartments at discounts to replacement cost in the Sun Belt and mid-Atlantic markets.
By Leslie Shaver • March 25, 2025 -
New survey highlights insurance challenges for areas beyond the coasts
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis report shows that premiums rose 45% from 2023 to 2024 for apartment owners in the Upper Midwest.
By Leslie Shaver • March 25, 2025 -
New Funds
Clear targets $300M for affordable housing
The Chicago firm wants to acquire distressed workforce housing in secondary and tertiary markets around the country.
By Leslie Shaver • March 24, 2025 -
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Avanti adds development arm
The Denver-based firm is bringing in D.R. Horton and Wood Partners vet Kyle Henderson to head up the new venture.
By Leslie Shaver • March 21, 2025 -
Apartment completions fall
Multifamily starts rose month over month in February, while single-family hit a 12-month high.
By Leslie Shaver • March 21, 2025 -
DEALS + STARTS
RangeWater acquires DFW property
In a challenging environment for transactions, the firm found an off-market property to add to its Texas portfolio.
By Leslie Shaver • March 18, 2025 -
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Chasen’s Baltimore conversion hits the market
The developer planned to turn the historic One Calvert Plaza into apartments before facing financial difficulties.
By Leslie Shaver • March 17, 2025 -
Q&A
How Melanie French turns around distressed properties
The CEO of Dallas-based property management firm RR Living puts additional resources into troubled assets to boost their occupancy.
By Leslie Shaver • March 13, 2025 -
Multifamily distress rises slightly in February
CMBS delinquencies for apartments dropped during the month as the overall picture for CRE improved.
By Leslie Shaver • March 12, 2025 -
DEALS + STARTS
Neighborhood Ventures makes 2 distressed acquisitions
The crowdfunding firm bought the properties in its hometown of Phoenix.
By Leslie Shaver • March 12, 2025 -
New Funds
Fairfield closes its $1.47B value-add vehicle
The firm exceeded its $1 billion goal for the fund, which will target multifamily assets in more than 30 major metros nationwide.
By Leslie Shaver • March 7, 2025 -
EXECUTIVE MOVES
TruAmerica Multifamily moves into structured finance
The investor has launched a new vertical and brought in Ash Baraghoush, formerly of Pacific Urban, to lead the initiative.
By Mary Salmonsen • March 7, 2025 -
Apartment REITs predict improvements in 2025
As new apartment deliveries slow in the second half of the year, multifamily's biggest public companies see the opportunity for rent gains.
By Leslie Shaver • March 6, 2025 -
DEALS + STARTS
Hamilton Zanze acquires Washington property from Starwood
Mission Rock Residential will manage the asset, which is situated 11 miles north of Portland, Oregon.
By Leslie Shaver • March 5, 2025 -
Veris plans to sell up to $500M in assets
With a gap between its share price and net asset value, the REIT plans to use the proceeds to fund a share repurchase program and repay debt.
By Leslie Shaver • March 4, 2025 -
Apartment sales rise for the first January in 3 years
Cap rates are hovering at 5.6%, while values only fell 1.6% YOY.
By Leslie Shaver • March 3, 2025 -
Where to find incentives for conversion projects
Adaptive reuse developers may be eligible for tax breaks, grants or government aid under a range of city and state programs.
By Mary Salmonsen • Feb. 28, 2025 -
AVB acquires 8 Texas properties for more than $600M
The purchase from BSR will help the REIT achieve its goal of having 25% of its portfolio in expansion Sun Belt markets.
By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 27, 2025 -
REIT Report
Camden looks to become more aggressive in 2025
The REIT plans to pursue acquisition and development opportunities as new supply falls in its key markets.
By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 27, 2025 -
Apartment starts, permits tick up YOY
Completions jumped 12% as units under construction fell in January.
By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 26, 2025 -
AvalonBay sees strength in the mid-Atlantic
The REIT will continue to add properties in the suburbs and its expansion regions in 2025.
By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 25, 2025 -
Apollo acquires Bridge for $1.5B
Salt Lake City-based Bridge manages approximately $50 billion in assets, primarily in the industrial and residential sectors.
By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 25, 2025 -
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 -
REIT Report
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