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

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Rent Trends

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

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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

Mainstream insurers squeamish about risk in multifamily: Marsh McLennan

Multifamily and affordable housing owners must focus on safety and operational discipline, according to the finance and insurance firm.

By Julie Strupp • April 15, 2026

Trump targets ‘bureaucrat tax’ to build more homes

Cutting restrictive zoning and land-use regulations could help spur 13.2 million new homes, according to a White House analysis.

By Ryan Kushner • April 15, 2026

Greystar, Summit top NMHC’s building lists

Nearly 80% of builders and developers saw starts increase in 2025, according to the National Multifamily Housing Council’s Top 25 lists.

By Leslie Shaver • April 14, 2026

How Kennedy-Wilson is incorporating Toll Brothers’ development platform

The acquisition of the homebuilder’s platform was a “huge stroke of good luck for us,” said John McCullough, who joined Kennedy-Wilson’s Multifamily Development Group from Toll.

By Leslie Shaver • April 13, 2026

Soft rental housing market not translating to affordability: Harvard

The modest easing in rent prices is providing little relief for an increasingly cost-burdened population, per the America’s Rental Housing 2026 report, and federal pullback is exacerbating the problem.

By Julie Strupp • April 10, 2026

3 affordable multifamily developments break ground

Construction has started on apartment projects in Ohio, California and Massachusetts targeted to lower-income residents.

By Julie Strupp • April 9, 2026