Construction costs surged in May at fastest annual rate since pandemic

“Contractors are being hit by a double whammy” of rising materials prices and slower growth in bid prices, said Ken Simonson, chief economist at Associated General Contractors.

By Sebastian Obando • June 12, 2026

8 notable interviews with multifamily pros from spring 2026

Executives from Arqline, Kennedy Wilson and The BAM Cos. tackle apartment demand, financing and mergers.

By Leslie Shaver • June 11, 2026

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Rent Trends

High supply, absorption, concessions and more are top of mind for rental owners and operators across the country.

By Multifamily Dive staff

Seattle’s social housing experiment takes first major steps

Seattle Social Housing Developer agreed to purchase its first building and wrapped up a lottery to determine who will live there.

By Ryan Kushner • June 9, 2026

Transit-oriented development is booming. Here’s how housing pros can make the most of it.

New research from the Urban Institute details which areas have been most successful in promoting TOD and why the multifamily industry should see transit investment “as a complement to its own profit-making goals."

By Julie Strupp • June 4, 2026

Berkshire Hathaway acquires BTR player Taylor Morrison for $8.5B

The Scottsdale, Arizona-based firm builds rentals through its Yardly brand, which received a $3 billion injection last year.

By Leslie Shaver • June 1, 2026

To expand housing, Maryland is turning to its largest landowner: itself

New laws zone land near transit for housing and delay local impact fees for developers.

By Ryan Kushner • May 29, 2026

Multifamily starts rose again in April

New apartment construction rates were up on a monthly and yearly basis in the latest report from HUD and the U.S. Census Bureau.

By Julie Strupp • May 22, 2026

How builders are keeping materials costs down as Iran conflict persists

During recent earnings calls, major builders said they have seen prices rise as a result of the conflict, but have methods for navigating the fuel spikes.

By Zachary Phillips • May 22, 2026

Multifamily project starts declined further in Q1: CoStar

Developers have continued to pull back on new apartment construction on a quarterly and yearly basis amid challenging market conditions, according to a new report.

By Julie Strupp • May 19, 2026

NYC unveils plan to speed up affordable housing development

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is proposing a slew of reforms that he says would shave eight months off the development process by streamlining environmental reviews, pre-development financing and permitting.

By Ryan Kushner • May 19, 2026

Navigating LIHTC projects ‘takes a village’: Walker & Dunlop expert

Jack Hodgkins, who recently joined the advisory firm to work on affordable housing, said the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program has become more complex.

By Danielle McLean • May 15, 2026

3 cities making strides in housing affordability

Ivory Innovations recognized a housing finance program in Boston and housing policies in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and New Rochelle, New York, for their ingenuity.

By Ryan Kushner • May 15, 2026

New bill offers tax credits for middle-income housing

The Workforce Housing Tax Credit would be the first of its kind and could finance the construction of about 344,000 affordable rental homes.

By Julie Strupp • May 11, 2026

Apartment execs say Iran conflict adds ‘noise’ to the economy

Rising gas and prices are hitting some apartment firms, but overall, they say the impact of the military action hasn’t produced unmanageable issues.

By Leslie Shaver • May 6, 2026

Affordable housing development is boosting Oklahoma’s economy: report

Every dollar in tax credit equity across 45 multifamily housing projects is yielding higher economic returns in the state, an Urban Institute study found.

By Ryan Kushner • May 4, 2026

Multifamily housing starts rose in March, but permits fell

The Northeast region showed the greatest strength in overall new residential construction, per a new report from HUD and the U.S. Census Bureau.

By Julie Strupp • April 29, 2026

Housing energy efficiency requirements rescinded by HUD, USDA

The 2021 International Energy Conservation Code added $20,000 to the cost of new home construction, according to Trump administration estimates.

By Ryan Kushner • April 29, 2026

Wood Partners adds Luke Davis to head Washington office

The former Kettler chief investment officer will help the Atlanta-based developer grow its presence in the mid-Atlantic.

By Leslie Shaver • April 24, 2026

Minor Hotels debuts Anantara brand in US with Miami property

The experiential luxury hotel and residences represents a “major step” in Bangkok-based Minor Hotels’ U.S. expansion plans.

By Noor Adatia • April 24, 2026

Cain, Kushner combine on South Florida JV

The venture will launch by developing a luxury residential tower in Miami's Edgewater neighborhood, in a region that continues to present compelling growth opportunities, per Cain's CEO.

By Leslie Shaver • April 23, 2026

$4B affordable housing initiative launches in New York City

The four-year program invests pension funds into affordable housing efforts, including office-to-housing conversions.

By Ryan Kushner • April 21, 2026

4 notable multifamily project openings

New high-rises, single-family rentals and garden apartment developments have started leasing in Washington, Texas and Florida.

By Julie Strupp • April 20, 2026

Local government staffing shortages threaten housing development, experts say

Nearly 38% of local government employees are expected to retire within the next five years, one study found.

By Ryan Kushner • April 20, 2026

Century Housing CEO on affordable housing challenges, solutions

Newly appointed Jacqueline Waggoner discusses the California nonprofit’s development approach, barriers to building and the need for “coordinated action at scale.”

By Julie Strupp • April 17, 2026

Most mayors say market-rate housing development can boost housing affordability

Up to 80% of U.S. mayors say their city needs to develop more multifamily housing, a Boston University survey found. Support for zoning and permitting reform was more muted, however.

By Ryan Kushner • April 16, 2026