New developer opens single-family rentals near Madison, Wisconsin

Heyday Sun Prairie is the first project for the Chicago-area firm.

By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 23, 2023

McHugh tops off $470M, 73-story Chicago apartment tower

The COVID-19 pandemic previously delayed the project, but the contractor finished concrete work this month.

By Matthew Thibault • Aug. 22, 2023

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Top 5 stories from Multifamily Dive

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

By Multifamily Dive staff

Permits for 5-plus units plummet 32%

While multifamily developers started roughly the same number of projects a year ago, completions fell 23%.

By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 22, 2023

7 things to know about starting an EV charging program

As electric vehicle demand increases and government mandates approach, multifamily firms are plugging in to incentives.

By Mark Vogel • Aug. 22, 2023

Delinquent renters drive expenses 8.5% higher for Camden

Despite evictions and skips, low move-outs to homeownership limit turnover damage for the Houston-based REIT.

By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 21, 2023

Senior housing inspired by national parks underway in Virginia

Overlapping regulations posed the greatest challenge for The Lodge at Autumn Willow, says KTGY production director Patty Booker.

By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 21, 2023

Is Threads worth a look?

As X — formerly known as Twitter — struggles, Meta’s new platform could serve as a substitute for some multifamily marketers, experts say. 

By Amanda Loudin • Aug. 18, 2023

Nashville college opens shipping container dorm

The $4 million project at Fisk University will help house students while a new residence hall is under construction.

By Mary Salmonsen • Updated Aug. 23, 2023

Toll Brothers breaks ground on opportunity zone project in Phoenix

Henri will be located next to the Roosevelt Row arts and culture district.

By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 16, 2023

Revenue growth boosts AvalonBay

As market conditions slow, the Virginia-based REIT sees an opportunity to pick up land in its expansion metros.

By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 16, 2023

Lendlease pauses $1.2B San Francisco condo tower

The Australia-based developer and contractor confirmed the news on Monday, about a month after it laid off 10% of its global staff.

By Zachary Phillips • Aug. 15, 2023

Despite a sobering Q2, the future looks bright for owners, developers

As the second half of the year gets underway, the multifamily sector will remain strong despite several sizable headwinds, writes fund management expert Marshall Boyd.

By Marshall Boyd • Aug. 15, 2023

How Eastwind is navigating Florida’s difficult development market

New legislation combined with interest rate hikes and rising material costs make penciling out new deals difficult, Florida developer says.

By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 15, 2023

Essex raises rent guidance as tech layoff fears subside

The REIT saw sluggishness in Seattle while Southern California thrived. 

By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 14, 2023

Report: Passive House nears cost parity with traditional construction

The number of Passive-built multifamily projects has surged since 2018, owing to energy savings and climate and health benefits, according to a new report.

By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 10, 2023

JLL rolls out proprietary AI model

The firm’s technology division developed the tool specifically for the commercial real estate industry and is looking to offer it to clients in the future. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 10, 2023

Manhattan office tower purchased for $172.5M for apartment conversion

Silverstein Properties, Metro Loft Management and CetraRuddy will redesign 55 Broad Street into 571 apartments.

By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 9, 2023

EQR reports supply pressure in some cities, strong results in others

Though the Chicago-based REIT made a couple of purchases in Q2, it sees a slow transaction market overall.

By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 9, 2023

Clark tops out first of 3 towers at Washington, DC, apartment project

The Bethesda, Maryland-based contractor has finished concrete work on the $643 million first phase of The Stacks in the city’s Buzzard Point neighborhood.

By Zachary Phillips • Aug. 8, 2023

Adaptive reuse pipeline rises to 122,000 units under construction

Despite strong incoming supply, completions in the sector have fallen since 2020.

By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 8, 2023

Bringing in contractors from other cities helps St. Louis developer continue to build

Subtext is slated to close on 1,000 units by relying on existing lender relationships.

By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 8, 2023

Coastal markets show strength in UDR’s busy Q2

As more than 20% of its sites use staff-less technology, the REIT continues to focus on customer experience.

By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 7, 2023

HUD grant focuses on commercial building conversions

The authority seeks to fund case studies of recent conversion projects to provide practical commercial conversion guidance to operators and local agencies.

By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 7, 2023

New apartments open at former IBM headquarters site in New York

The Halden in White Plains, New York, is part of the office complex’s mixed-use redevelopment.

By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 7, 2023

How the largest market-rate multifamily Passive house high-rise got built

Alexander Development Group overcame legal challenges and COVID-19 to build 42 Broad in five years.

By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 3, 2023