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Q&A
Camden sees all-time highs in same-store revenue growth
Despite strong numbers, CEO Ric Campo worries about the economy.
By Leslie Shaver • May 31, 2022 -
RealPage reports 'most optimistic' student housing numbers in 4 years
Record-high rent growth and a pre-leasing occupancy rebound point to increased demand following the pandemic.
By Mary Salmonsen • May 27, 2022 -
Trendline
Top 5 stories from Multifamily Dive
A roundup of some of Multifamily Dive’s top stories of 2024.
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Pure makes a play for institutional investors, looks for more acquisitions
The company expects to operate in 25 states by the end of the year and recently closed a $50 million financing round.
By Leslie Shaver • May 25, 2022 -
Q&A
How the nation's fifth-largest manager is handling staffing issues
FPI Management sees a recovery in some West Coast markets even as it grapples with labor challenges.
By Leslie Shaver • May 20, 2022 -
Supply chain backups postpone apartment openings
Without properties to show, managers rely on communication and technology to pre-lease units and soothe resident anxiety.
By Leslie Shaver • May 18, 2022 -
As destructive wildfires increase, a new model can calculate property risk
A nonprofit's online tool identifies a building's wildfire risk based on publicly available data and property details.
By Matthew Thibault • May 18, 2022 -
Balfour Beatty Communities faces new scrutiny for military housing as parent company wins DOD contract
A Senate subcommittee report alleged untreated mold growth, cracked floor tiles held together by packing tape and broken appliances.
By Leslie Shaver • May 17, 2022 -
Opinion
Lessons from the M&A front lines
Firms should think big and prioritize early in the deal-making process, but they also need to consider steps for setting the tone after the ink dries.
By David Roberson • May 16, 2022 -
Real estate owner WashREIT embraces BREEAM certification
The REIT’s momentum toward sustainable capital allocations and ESG funding comes amid increased demand for green financing options.
By Mariah Brown • May 13, 2022 -
Tenants facing eviction fared better under NYC's legal assistance program: study
Since New York became the first U.S. city to guarantee universal legal representation to low-income tenants in housing court, Princeton researchers say eviction warrants and monetary judgments against them are down.
By Danielle McLean • May 9, 2022 -
Who topped NMHC's 2022 lists?
From developers and owners to builders and managers, the rankings are much anticipated every year.
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How companies are filling the maintenance void
In a tight labor market, it’s very difficult to find people to fix and update apartments. Here’s how managers are recruiting and keeping those workers.
By Leslie Shaver • April 25, 2022 -
Greystar tops NMHC Manager list again, approaches 700,000 units
Asset Living, RangeWater, RPM and Harbor moved up in the National Multifamily Housing Council's annual ranking.
By Leslie Shaver • April 20, 2022 -
Q&A
ZRS heading west into Arizona
The Top 50 manager wants to reduce staffing but needs to keep an on-site presence.
By Leslie Shaver • April 20, 2022 -
Alfred boosts property management platform with more hires
The proptech firm adds vice presidents of multifamily operations and product as it looks to expand.
By Leslie Shaver • April 8, 2022 -
Q&A
Country's second-largest owner sees record growth
Although apartment deals are "never smooth," Morgan Properties continues to improve the process of adding new assets to its portfolio, according to vice president Samantha McQuown.
By Leslie Shaver • April 5, 2022 -
SmartRent picks up SightPlan for $135M
SightPlan's customer base includes over 160 real estate owners and managers, including Cushman & Wakefield, Lincoln Property Co. and Trammell Crow Residential.
By Mary Salmonsen • April 5, 2022 -
PRODUCTS
March roundup: New tech solutions for multifamily properties
A 3D capture mount, a smart home suite and scalable charging stations are among this month's featured products.
By Mary Salmonsen • March 30, 2022 -
Proposed FCC broadband ruling 'a big deal' for multifamily operators
The new regulations would ban providers such as Cox Cable from entering into exclusive revenue-sharing agreements with multi-tenant building operators.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • March 28, 2022 -
Is the on-site leasing agent becoming extinct?
Worker shortages and tech-savvy renters have combined to accelerate the trend of fewer staff members at apartment complexes.
By Leslie Shaver • March 28, 2022 -
Q&A
Transaction volume creates uncertainty for property operators
RKW's Marcie Williams talks about competition among third-party managers to generate new business and keep employees in hot markets.
By Leslie Shaver • March 24, 2022 -
Q&A
Pegasus Residential pilots 4-day workweeks and manager-free properties
The Georgia-based apartment manager is also closing some of its locations on the weekends and centralizing its management and maintenance services.
By Leslie Shaver • March 22, 2022 -
JVM targets growth, hires new COO to help ramp up acquisitions
The Chicago-area owner eyes reaching 15,000 units over the next five years.
By Leslie Shaver • March 21, 2022 -
Q&A
Value-add investor expands into ground-up multifamily development
Replacement costs have fallen below the price of acquiring and renovating assets in certain markets, according to Waterton exec Rick Hurd.
By Mary Salmonsen • March 17, 2022 -
Q&A
How American Landmark keeps its acquisition engines running
The firm has successfully found off-market deals, but its CEO is concerned about an overheated market.
By Leslie Shaver • March 11, 2022