New housing slows regional rent growth: NYU researchers

While new properties attract wealthier residents, their movements create a “chain effect” that frees up older units, according to a new report.

By Mary Salmonsen • Dec. 4, 2023

DOJ: RealPage suit should move forward

The Justice Department said the use of a shared algorithm would be illegal under antitrust law if allegations brought by renters are true.

By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 27, 2023

Austin, Texas, removes most parking requirements for multifamily buildings

Several U.S. cities have now made this move, citing construction costs and climate concerns.

By Mary Salmonsen • Nov. 15, 2023

Public-private partnerships help fill Indianapolis developer’s pipeline

Flaherty & Collins Properties has carved out a niche as a company that helps Midwestern towns attract new residents.

By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 10, 2023

DC files suit against RealPage, 14 landlords

Attorney General Brian Schwalb accused the defendants of unlawfully agreeing to exchange competitively sensitive data.

By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 3, 2023

Austin, Texas, mandates commercial composting for apartments

There are some steps operators can take to make the new program convenient for tenants, an expert says.

By Amanda Loudin • Oct. 27, 2023

TransUnion to pay $23M to settle federal charges

The credit reporting agency did not admit wrongdoing regarding the FTC’s charges of failing to ensure tenant screening results were accurate.

By Mary Salmonsen • Oct. 19, 2023

FTC drafts ban on junk fees

The proposal would prohibit businesses from advertising prices or rents that leave out mandatory additional costs.

By Mary Salmonsen • Oct. 17, 2023

Inside former Fannie Mae CEO’s plan to fix housing

Hugh Frater, also a founding partner at BlackRock, thinks a pre-constructed housing system can help close the affordability gap.

By Leslie Shaver • Sept. 29, 2023

240 units break ground near Gainesville, Florida, mall

The Evergreen Westside will make use of a site rezoned for residential development in 2019.

By Mary Salmonsen • Sept. 26, 2023

Study: Unused parking adds over $2M to typical multifamily projects

A new white paper from Rutgers University found that reducing parking spaces could save money and minimize environmental impact.

By Mary Salmonsen • Sept. 26, 2023

Top legislative priorities for multifamily pros

Lobbyists are keeping an eye on legislation such as the Choice in Affordable Housing Act, the YIMBY Act and the repeal of the CARES Act’s 30-day notice to vacate.

By Mary Salmonsen • Sept. 22, 2023

Champlain Towers investigation yields more clues

A preliminary NIST report points to deviations from design in the Surfside, Florida, condo’s pool deck construction.

By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 11, 2023

California law clears path for UC Berkeley student housing project beset by legal challenges

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law Thursday allowing the project to go forward, marking a victory for the public university.

By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 11, 2023

FTC cracks down on Roomster

The commission has fined and permanently banned the company’s owners from buying or incentivizing consumer reviews.

By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 31, 2023

AvalonBay dropped from RealPage suit

More than 30 filings against the property management software provider and several apartment owners and operators have been consolidated into one case in Nashville, Tennessee.

By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 25, 2023

How Eastwind is navigating Florida’s difficult development market

New legislation combined with interest rate hikes and rising material costs make penciling out new deals difficult, Florida developer says.

By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 15, 2023

As rents continue to rise, legislators eye new regulations

Ongoing affordability challenges have led lawmakers to consider rent control and fee notifications, Yardi said in its most recent report.

By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 14, 2023

EQR reports supply pressure in some cities, strong results in others

Though the Chicago-based REIT made a couple of purchases in Q2, it sees a slow transaction market overall.

By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 9, 2023

How the largest market-rate multifamily Passive house high-rise got built

Alexander Development Group overcame legal challenges and COVID-19 to build 42 Broad in five years.

By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 3, 2023

How to safely store e-bikes, e-scooters in apartments

Defects in lithium-ion batteries or charging systems for e-bikes and e-scooters can cause a thermal runaway in the battery system, posing a fire risk. 

By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 2, 2023

It’s raining funds – the multifamily sector needs to make sure it gets watered

The business case for clean energy upgrades is the best it’s ever been.

July 31, 2023

The apartment industry battles insurance price hikes

As costs jump 100% or more in some states, multifamily leaders look for solutions. 

By Multifamily Dive Staff • July 26, 2023

When shopping for insurance, start negotiations early, expert says

Mahaffey Apartment Co.’s Chris Conlon also recommends finding specialized brokers to help save money.

By Leslie Shaver • July 13, 2023

Top reasons for multifamily property claims

Weather-related incidents are some of the top drivers of insurance claims for multifamily operators, according to a new report.

By Jennifer Goodman • July 12, 2023