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    Apartment leaders speak out: July 2025

    Executives from American Landmark, Thompson Thrift, Standard Communities and more talk about their latest challenges and successes.

    By Multifamily Dive Staff • July 24, 2025
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    Q&A

    Thompson Thrift exec returns to lead multifamily development team

    Bo Chapman talks about the firm's future development plans and how it implements technology in its operations.

    By • July 18, 2025
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    Q&A

    How to avoid prospects tuning out on social media

    Devin Lusk, director of marketing at American Landmark, uses authentic storytelling, not stock photos, to build trust with prospective renters.

    By • July 17, 2025
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    DEALS + STARTS

    625 student beds underway in high-demand University of Michigan market

    Chapter Ann Arbor, developed by CRG and Shapack Partners, will be located within one block of campus.

    By • July 16, 2025
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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    St. John Properties moves into multifamily construction

    The Baltimore-based real estate developer has brought in Michael Poirot to oversee the new division.

    By • July 15, 2025
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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    EQR’s CIO Brackenridge to retire

    CFO Robert A. Garechana will assume the role of executive vice president and chief investment officer.

    By • June 30, 2025
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    Apartment leaders speak out: June 2025

    Executives from Valiant, Stout Management, Middleburg Communities and more talk about their latest challenges and successes.

    By Multifamily Dive Staff • June 26, 2025
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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    UDR brings on new CFO

    Dave Bragg, who succeeds Joe Fisher after he moved to chief investment officer in January, is called a “very solid hire” by one analyst.

    By • June 24, 2025
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    ICE raids on building sites stoke fear, uncertainty

    Law enforcement officers arrested workers on several construction sites last week, including at a student housing development in Tallahassee, Florida.

    By Zachary Phillips • June 6, 2025
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    Home365 settles with Pennsylvania attorney general over maintenance delays

    The property manager’s artificial intelligence-based platform caused delays in responding to repair requests, according to Attorney General Dave Sunday.

    By • June 2, 2025
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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    Clear Investment Group expands leadership ahead of new equity fund

    The company made four new hires and one promotion as it prepares to raise $300 million in capital.

    By • June 2, 2025
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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    Portman names new VP of development in Texas

    Katie Tolson will support the company’s multifamily and mixed-use expansion across the state.

    By • May 19, 2025
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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    Hilltop Residential launches multifamily development division

    The investment and management firm has brought on Eric Overton to manage its new operating arm.

    By • May 16, 2025
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    Q&A

    Parsons: Tariff concerns mean uncertainty for multifamily owners, investors

    Former RealPage Chief Economist Jay Parsons unpacks the future impacts of supply, rent growth and rent control legislation.

    By • May 6, 2025
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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    Campus Apartments promotes 3 to vice president roles

    Andrew Roth, Scott Caliguire and Cara Castelli will take on new leadership positions in investment, asset management and operations.

    By • April 30, 2025
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    Thought Leaders: April 2025

    Executives from McCourt, RR Living, LeFrak and more talk about their latest challenges and successes.

    By Multifamily Dive Staff • April 29, 2025
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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    Knightvest Capital names new chief investment officer

    Madison Tappan will lead the company’s expansion into the Sun Belt.

    By • April 25, 2025
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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    Jim Cowan joins MC Cos. as director of capital markets

    The longtime Morgan Stanley director will be responsible for developing and executing fundraising strategies.

    By • April 21, 2025
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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    NRP Group names 3 new third-party construction VPs

    Kevin Glenn, Noah Soven and Matt Tryder will cover Florida, the Carolinas and the Northeast, respectively.

    By • April 2, 2025
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    Q&A

    NAA announces latest class of future multifamily leaders

    The Diversity Leadership Program includes mentorship and education opportunities for young professionals from varied backgrounds.

    By • March 21, 2025
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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    Avanath expands capital-raising platform

    The affordable and workforce housing investment firm is also adding 30-year industry veteran Troy Jenkins to its investor relations team.

    By • March 17, 2025
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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    Frank Cowling to retire from SL Nusbaum after 40 years

    Maggie Spillane will assume Cowling’s role and management of a $500 million apartment and shopping center portfolio.

    By • March 10, 2025
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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    TruAmerica Multifamily moves into structured finance

    The investor has launched a new vertical and brought in Ash Baraghoush, formerly of Pacific Urban, to lead the initiative.

    By • March 7, 2025
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    Multifamily firms announce hirings, promotions

    Leadership changes were on tap this year at many of the country’s top apartment firms.

    By Multifamily Dive Staff • March 3, 2025
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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    Marquette reorganizes leadership, adds new CFO

    Jason Tennenbaum will join the C-suite, while Trevor Ryan and Jim Cunningham will lead Marquette Cos. and Marquette Management respectively.

    By • Feb. 21, 2025