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    Beyond the Rent: The machines may be coming for us all — even the apartment industry

    Operators and dealmakers are focused on using artificial intelligence to become more efficient, but its impact on occupancies and rents could be severe. 

    By • June 15, 2026
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    Ex-Chicago Housing Authority director, builder accused of $4.8M kickback scheme

    A former property and asset management official fraudulently awarded construction contracts at CHA properties in exchange for funds, a federal court indictment alleges.

    By • 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
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    Scion Group to buy Student Quarters’ $1.5B operating business

    The major student housing owner and operator sees consolidation accelerating in the sector and is eyeing further acquisitions, particularly at large public institutions.

    By • June 10, 2026
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    Q&A

    What Arqline’s CEO learned in her move from vendor to property operator

    Jessica Beck found that tech and management needed to be under the same roof, as she began amassing a Top 50 portfolio.

    By • June 9, 2026
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    Deep Dive

    Are rent concessions rising or falling? It’s complicated.

    Levels of rent discounts remain high, according to multifamily economists, but these incentives are concentrated in certain geographies and in class C apartments.

    By • June 4, 2026
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    Renters remain cautious but demand holds steady

    Inflation and broad economic uncertainty are leading renters to price-shop and take longer to tour before they finalize their decision, apartment experts say.

    By Keith Loria • June 2, 2026
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    Centerspace completes strategic review, plans for $240M in sales

    The REIT plans to cash out of 12 communities and exit the Bismarck and Rapid City markets in North Dakota.

    By • June 2, 2026
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    Deep Dive

    Is the apartment industry ready for an AI job apocalypse?

    Signs of trouble are already appearing in unemployment numbers among younger workers as operators, investors and economists watch for weakness in tech hubs.

    By • May 27, 2026
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    Q&A

    Where one small manager thinks he is ahead of institutional companies

    Peter Lohmann says scattered-site operators have a better mastery of centralization, but trail in marketing sophistication.

    By • May 26, 2026
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    Scion Group, Ares Management Corp. partner for $910M student housing buy

    The firms have formed a joint venture to invest in off-campus student housing, a sector where they see long-term strength.

    By • May 26, 2026
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    Managing risk at scale: Security strategies for large multifamily portfolios

    As multifamily portfolios grow, maintaining consistent, scalable security becomes more complex. 

    May 26, 2026
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    The coasts shine for the multifamily REITs

    New York and San Francisco provided a boost to the public apartment companies in the latest round of earnings calls, while a supply surplus still lingers in the Sun Belt.

    By • May 14, 2026
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    Q&A

    Inside Sentral’s expansion plans

    The short-term rental and multifamily operator is eyeing growth through executive appointments, a move into Charlotte, North Carolina, and the launch of an investment platform, explains Elliot Albert.

    By • May 8, 2026
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    MAA sees strong Sun Belt demand, rent growth ahead

    The Memphis, Tennessee-based REIT is seeing early signs of rent pricing recovery, with stronger momentum expected into peak leasing season.

    By Keith Loria • May 6, 2026
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    Essex posts positive Q1 with strength in Northern California

    The San Mateo-based REIT benefitted from low apartment supply and high demand stemming from the San Francisco area’s AI-related boom.

    By Danielle McLean • May 5, 2026
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    UDR becomes first REIT to go to a monthly dividend

    The Colorado REIT saw conditions in the Sun Belt deteriorate in April, as it looks to add properties in Portland, Oregon.

    By • May 4, 2026
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    The modern guide to multifamily tenant retention

    From flexible leases to loyalty programs, see what drives long-term resident satisfaction.

    May 4, 2026
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    Camden expects lower apartment supply to buoy second half

    In a first-quarter 2026 earnings call, the REIT’s leaders said they are in the right high-demand markets to capitalize on tighter supply.

    By • May 1, 2026
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    Houston expands multifamily recycling pilot

    About half of Houston residents live in apartments, but most lack recycling access. A pilot supported by The Recycling Partnership and Alliance to End Plastic Waste aims to change that.

    By Megan Quinn • April 30, 2026
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    San Francisco’s AI boom boosted EQR in Q1

    The apartment REIT also saw strong performance in New York City, while Washington, D.C., Boston and Seattle remained challenged.

    By • April 29, 2026
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    Small Manager Spotlight: How one apartment operator combats fraud

    Brian Walsh of Progressive Properties of Greenville in South Carolina focuses on meeting prospects in person and digging deeper into criminal and credit reports.

    By • April 22, 2026
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    Hilton unveils first properties under new Apartment Collection brand

    The Placemakr properties in Salt Lake City and Atlanta are now open for booking under the Hilton brand, as the apart-hotel sector gains traction.

    By Noor Adatia • April 17, 2026
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    The hidden legal risk of AI apartment leasing tools

    Three federal cases, a HUD guidance memo and a 20% surge in ADA lawsuits have changed the calculus on AI leasing compliance. Most operators haven't noticed yet, writes the founder of Valis Residential.

    By Jinbo Chen • April 15, 2026
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    Affordable housing standard evolves from sustainability to resilience

    Updated Enterprise Green Communities Criteria focus on extreme heat, wildfire, flooding and power outages, treating climate risk as a core housing responsibility.

    By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • April 14, 2026
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    The battle for fitness centers. Here’s how to win.

    Fitness now has to earn its place among your amenities. Here’s how to make sure it performs.

    By Macy Nguyen • April 13, 2026