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DEALS + STARTS
Centerspace sells 2 properties for $19M total
Last year, the REIT jettisoned 13 communities for $226.8 million as it focused on repaying debt.
By Leslie Shaver • March 21, 2024 -
Properties serve up creative food, beverage offerings
Concepts include drinks on tap, grab-and-go markets and bar spaces open to the public.
By Mary Salmonsen • Updated March 21, 2024 -
Trendline
Top 5 stories from Multifamily Dive
A roundup of some of Multifamily Dive’s top stories of 2024.
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Brooklyn properties transferred to servicing
Three of Conway Capital’s New York City properties are delinquent despite strong occupancy.
By Leslie Shaver • March 19, 2024 -
Q&A
Student housing firm sets sights on Power Five conference schools
Champion Real Estate avoids the amenity wars by purchasing and renovating older properties.
By Leslie Shaver • March 15, 2024 -
Q&A
How operators can use big data
A framework for analyzing disparate data sets can help providers notice and take advantage of patterns, according to a tech consultant.
By Mary Salmonsen • March 14, 2024 -
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Capital Square names Jay Olander as president and CFO
A 40-year real estate veteran, Olander will also serve as CFO and treasurer of Capital Square’s REIT.
By Mary Salmonsen • March 13, 2024 -
REITs see hurdles for new acquisitions
With asking cap rates still around 5% in many markets, most executives think sellers need to adjust prices.
By Leslie Shaver • March 13, 2024 -
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
Hoboken Point caters to NYC-area ‘hybrid’ professionals
The Weehawken, New Jersey, property that will be managed by Greystar includes a 5,200-square-foot coworking center.
By Mary Salmonsen • March 12, 2024 -
FCC proposal would eliminate broadband bulk billing arrangements
If approved, multifamily housing companies would not be able to choose an internet, cable or satellite provider for a property.
By Mary Salmonsen • March 8, 2024 -
FTC, DOJ argue against dismissal of Yardi antitrust case
The agencies contend that competitors must not agree to advertised list prices, even if actual rents vary from that starting point.
By Leslie Shaver • March 8, 2024 -
NAHB: Multifamily starts will continue to decline in 2024
New construction is expected to drop 20% this year, while rents should fall as supply comes online, the association said.
By Mary Salmonsen • March 6, 2024 -
Some employers consider offering help with housing payments
One in four employees say they would switch jobs to gain this benefit.
By Mary Salmonsen • March 5, 2024 -
Multifamily developer confidence remains negative
Tight lending standards and high loan costs have put pressure on the industry.
By Mary Salmonsen • March 4, 2024 -
Pretium acquires BH Management Services
The Des Moines, Iowa-based No. 8 apartment operator in the country has a portfolio of multifamily, student and single-family housing.
By Leslie Shaver • March 1, 2024 -
How multifamily pros can use generative AI wisely
Before deploying these tools, users should have an understanding of what they can and can’t do — and how they might not work as expected.
By Mary Salmonsen • Feb. 28, 2024 -
REIT Report
MAA sees new lease pricing improve after 7% fall
The REIT’s blended pricing rose 130 basis points in January, and the firm expects fundamentals to improve as the year plays out.
By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 26, 2024 -
Invitation aims to buy up to $1B in houses in 2024
The single-family rental owner is also looking to expand its new third-party management business.
By Mary Salmonsen • Feb. 23, 2024 -
Arizona bill prohibits dog breed restrictions at multifamily properties
Another proposal in California would require property owners to accept all common pets.
By Mary Salmonsen • Feb. 22, 2024 -
REIT Report
Essex sees improvements in delinquencies
Although the REIT operates in relatively low-supply markets, it only expects 1.25% in rent growth.
By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 21, 2024 -
5 of the largest office conversions underway across the US
Over 55,000 residential units are in the pipeline, concentrated in major metros.
By Mary Salmonsen • Feb. 21, 2024 -
Sponsored by AppFolio
3 ways property managers can respond to the changing market
Data-backed guidance on increasing operational efficiency and resident experience in today’s market.
By Stacy Holden, Senior Director, Industry Principal at AppFolio Inc • Feb. 20, 2024 -
REIT Report
UDR turns to defense
In addition to focusing on occupancy, the REIT is using AI to combat fraud.
By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 16, 2024 -
FTC junk fee proposal lacks ‘utility,’ real estate groups say
The 11 associations, including the NMHC and NAA, say the rule is “too broad” for multifamily application.
By Mary Salmonsen • Feb. 16, 2024 -
5 ways AI is transforming the apartment industry
Both predictive and generative tools have seen applications in leasing, marketing and data analysis.
By Mary Salmonsen • Feb. 14, 2024 -
REIT Report
Camden expects a ‘transition year’ for supply, with the highest concessions in Nashville and Austin
Overall, the firm predicts property revenues to fall between 0.5% to 2.5%, with Southern California leading the way.
By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 14, 2024