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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.

    By • Nov. 25, 2024
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    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 • Nov. 20, 2024
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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
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    Opinion

    Developers should capitalize on energy tax credits now

    With the future of the Inflation Reduction Act uncertain, multifamily firms should maximize efficiency measures as soon as possible, writes an energy expert.

    By Katlyn Garside • Nov. 19, 2024
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    AvalonBay expands build-to-rent operations, plans future acquisitions

    The company expects to find opportunities in its Texas, North Carolina and Colorado markets.

    By • Nov. 19, 2024
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    REIT Report

    EQR’s blended rent growth is less than expected in Q3

    The REIT didn’t have robust pricing power due to issues in Los Angeles and its expansion markets.

    By • Nov. 18, 2024
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    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 • Nov. 15, 2024
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    REIT Report

    UDR raises same-store guidance

    The Colorado-based REIT reported pressure on new lease rents but strength on the coasts.

    By • Nov. 13, 2024
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    Fannie Mae investigates potential multifamily mortgage fraud

    The government-sponsored enterprise admitted in its Q3 report that it had experienced financial losses due to loan misrepresentation.

    By • Nov. 13, 2024
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    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 • Nov. 13, 2024
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    REIT Report

    MAA: Deliveries peaked in Q3

    The Memphis-based REIT saw new apartment openings taper off in its markets.

    By • Nov. 11, 2024
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    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 • Nov. 8, 2024
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    How will Trump’s victory affect the multifamily industry?

    President-elect Donald Trump has said he aims to cut housing regulations and reduce mortgage rates, but details are scarce.

    By • Nov. 8, 2024
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    REIT Report

    Essex sees strength in Seattle

    The California-based REIT’s same-store revenue growth helped it beat guidance in Q3.

    By • Nov. 7, 2024
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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    Cityview promotes Damian Gancman to chief investment officer

    The 19-year company veteran will focus on unifying the firm’s investment and asset management strategy as it expands its operations.

    By • Nov. 5, 2024
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    Opinion

    What senior living communities need to prioritize for Gen X

    The next generation of active adults has a new set of expectations around tech, finances and wellbeing, writes an expert in 55+ housing.

    By Dharam Khalsa • Nov. 4, 2024
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    LA council votes to strengthen anti-harassment laws, stop ‘renovictions’

    The move would expand the definition of tenant harassment and triple penalties for landlords in court cases.

    By • Nov. 1, 2024
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    Almost one-quarter of adults base living decisions on politics

    Millennials are the most likely to want to live in areas where most of their neighbors’ views align with their own, according to a recent survey.

    By • Oct. 31, 2024
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    Thought Leaders: October 2024

    Executives from Cortland, Roundhouse, Astor Cos. and more talk about their latest challenges and successes.

    By Multifamily Dive Staff • Oct. 30, 2024
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    How to navigate new FTC rules banning fake and incentivized reviews

    Implementing new policies and training while monitoring outside partners can help operators stay compliant, according to industry experts.

    By • Oct. 30, 2024
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    3 takeaways from OPTECH

    Regulations, AI and centralization were hot topics at the NMHC’s annual event.

    By • Oct. 29, 2024
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    Opinion

    Which type of EV charging is right for your property?

    A few simple questions can help owners and operators decide which system to install, writes a former Tesla engineer.

    By Nicholas Johnson • Oct. 24, 2024
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    Resia sells, retains management of Florida property

    Kayne Anderson Real Estate bought Resia Old Cutler from the Miami-based firm using Fannie Mae debt.

    By • Oct. 24, 2024
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    Flexibility and pet policies are tops with single-family renters

    While most tenants are satisfied with their rental homes, a majority are still looking to buy one day, according to a recent survey.

    By • Oct. 23, 2024
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    Operators balance automation and customer service

    While some apartment managers say centralization improves the resident experience, others prefer in-person interaction.

    By • Oct. 22, 2024
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    Will customers leave RealPage in light of legal action?

    Some users may feel pressure to make a decision about the revenue management product as current litigation works its way through the courts, according to one observer.

    By Keith Loria • Oct. 16, 2024