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    Wood Partners adds Luke Davis to head Washington office

    The former Kettler chief investment officer will help the Atlanta-based developer grow its presence in the mid-Atlantic.

    By • April 24, 2026
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    Arqline adds WeWork, Pegasus vet Dan Carr to drive portfolio expansion

    The firm’s new EVP of portfolio strategy and expansion will reengineer growth of the property management business through performance management, analytics and strategic partnerships.

    By • April 21, 2026
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    AOG Living adds Kristin Burton as head of capital markets

    The Greystar alum joins the Houston-based multifamily firm as it looks to expand its portfolio, according to CEO Ricardo Rivas.

    By • April 16, 2026
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    Bainbridge names new VP of client services

    Catherine Neal brings her client partnership and operational expertise to help expand the firm’s third-party management platform.

    By • April 14, 2026
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    Alex Jessett replaces Ric Campo as Camden CEO

    As part of its succession plan, Laurie Baker will become the Houston-based REIT’s president and COO, and Benjamin Fraker has been promoted to CFO and treasurer.

    By • March 27, 2026
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    Century Housing names new CEO

    Affordable housing executive Jacqueline Waggoner, who most recently worked at Enterprise Community Partners, will lead the California-focused nonprofit.

    By • March 25, 2026
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    Sponsored by Grace Hill

    The real driver of resident satisfaction? A better experience.

    Better experiences drive better scores—here’s how to make it happen.

    By Katie Jeffirs, Grace Hill • March 23, 2026
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    RealPage names first fintech chief

    Zahir Khoja will head financial services innovation and strategy for the real estate software and analytics giant.

    By • March 18, 2026
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    Why Middleburg decided to look west

    Chris Finlay explains the region has “some of the most acute versions” of the national supply imbalance, as the firm eyes Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, Denver and Las Vegas.

    By • March 17, 2026
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    Multifamily executives make moves to start 2026

    There have been a slew of C-suite changes so far this year in the apartment housing sector.

    By • March 12, 2026
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    Middleburg makes key appointment as it expands west

    The firm hired Crescent Communities and Mill Creek alum Scott Makee to oversee market entry strategy, regional team buildout and full-cycle development execution.

    By • March 9, 2026
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    American Landmark names chief innovation and technology officer

    Adam Smolyar will oversee enterprise technology strategy, innovation agenda and digital transformation initiatives for the Sun Belt-focused owner-operator.

    By • Feb. 26, 2026
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    American Landmark boosts capital markets teams as it eyes $1B in equity funding

    Andrew Yam and Jessica Wichser will be based in New York to deepen the firm’s relationship with institutional investors.

    By • Feb. 4, 2026
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    What multifamily leaders need to watch in 2026

    Apartment pros are eyeing declining supply, accessible capital and more distressed properties on the market as they position themselves for opportunities this year.

    By Multifamily Dive Staff • Jan. 30, 2026
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    Deep Dive // 2026 Outlook

    Will apartment executive hiring pick up in 2026? Recruiters weigh in.

    Senior-level hiring slowed when acquisition and development dealmaking dropped, but some multifamily firms are gearing up for an aggressive approach in 2026.

    By • Jan. 27, 2026
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    Southern Land Co. bets on Vegas, NYC

    Nashville-based SLC has hired industry vet Lisa McDonnell to help manage its expanding portfolio and make a mark in multifamily housing.

    By Danielle McLean • Jan. 23, 2026
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    Bainbridge names new VP of operations

    Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Jennifer Ipock will oversee the multifamily developer’s operational strategy and performance.

    By • Jan. 22, 2026
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    Daniel Management Group adds Ian Bingham as SVP of business development

    The veteran executive, alongside newly appointed maintenance leader Gzim Durakovic, joins the firm as it looks to expand its footprint.

    By • Jan. 15, 2026
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    Jonathan Rose Cos. names new president

    In his new role, Brandon Kearse will drive strategy and oversee operations across acquisitions, recapitalizations and investor relations for the sustainable, affordable housing developer.

    By • Jan. 14, 2026
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    Monument Capital Management names CIO

    Joseph Ianoale will help drive the REIT’s national multifamily investment growth strategy.

    By • Jan. 5, 2026
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    Multifamily’s notable executive moves of the fall

    September, October and November 2025 brought promotions at TruAmerica, a new CEO at RealPage and the departure of Elme's chief information officer.

    By • Dec. 9, 2025
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    EYA taps new head of multifamily development

    In her new role, Robin Bettarel will advance the Washington, D.C.-based developer’s urban infill strategy and expansion of its apartment pipeline.

    By • Dec. 5, 2025
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    How a New Jersey developer teams up to build affordable housing

    The Michaels Organization has partnered with health systems and even Disney to develop attainable apartment units, said Jonathan Lubonski.

    By Keith Loria • Dec. 5, 2025
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    Justin Steltenpohl reflects on first year as CEO at P.B. Bell

    The new head of the Scottsdale, Arizona-based multifamily firm talks about his law background, building culture and the outlook for acquisitions in 2026.

    By Keith Loria • Dec. 1, 2025
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    Elme separates from its chief information officer amid downsizing

    The announcement comes on the heels of the REIT’s closing on the $1.6 billion sale of 19 properties to Cortland Partners.

    By • Nov. 18, 2025