Landlords bear the burden of gun safety in their communities

Most states leave tough decisions about the complicated issue of firearm restrictions to multifamily property owners.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Oct. 11, 2022

Satisfaction with military housing drops among Army families

Sixteen installations with privatized housing saw their satisfaction scores increase, while 26 saw declines.

By Leslie Shaver • Sept. 7, 2022

Interest rate increases throw cold water on the hot multifamily market

In this four-part series, Multifamily Dive explores the ramifications of rising rates on the apartment sector and what they mean for the future of buying and selling properties.

By Leslie Shaver • Sept. 2, 2022

FTC sues online listing service Roomster for defrauding customers

The suit alleges Roomster and its executives bought fake reviews and failed to verify listings.

By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 31, 2022

NIST continues Champlain Towers condo collapse investigation

Officials have collected data on more than 600 fragments of the building in Surfside, Florida, including pieces of columns and beams.

By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 25, 2022

NAA outlines top legislative priorities

Key policy issues include local development barriers, affordable housing programs and the 30-day CARES Act notice to vacate.

By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 4, 2022

To meet demand, US needs 4.3M more apartments by 2035

The nation lost 4.7 million affordable units between 2015 and 2020, and now faces a 600,000-unit deficit, according to a new study.

By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 2, 2022

Georgia senator introduces legislation to bolster military housing nationwide

Raphael Warnock proposed a series of bills to address the Basic Allowance for Housing, increase homeownership and build more homes for service members.

By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 2, 2022

After leaving the tax credit program, many properties see modest rent increases

Generally, former Low-Income Housing Tax Credit apartment communities remain affordable to those making 60% of AMI, according to Freddie Mac.

By Leslie Shaver • July 12, 2022

YIMBYs add new twist to local zoning, development battles

Groups dedicated to pushing for affordable housing policies are coming into their own.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • June 24, 2022

Report: Regulations account for 40% of development costs

NIMBY opposition, a major driver of costs, adds an average of 5.6% to projects and delays them by an average of 7.4 months.

By Leslie Shaver • June 16, 2022

Housing activists work to move the needle on affordability

In communities across the country, local groups aim to shed light on the housing crisis while fighting against the NIMBY movement.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • June 15, 2022

YIMBY: The making of a movement

Yes, In My Backyard groups have formed in communities across the country to fight zoning and development practices that make housing less affordable.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • June 13, 2022

Meet the YIMBYs

Housing advocates are changing the affordability conversation by standing up for denser development.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • June 13, 2022

Natural gas legislation: What multifamily developers, owners need to know

While a growing number of local governments ban natural gas hookups, over a dozen states have moved to prevent this type of legislation.

By Jen A. Miller • June 1, 2022

The 'time-honored tradition' of opposing affordable multifamily housing in US cities

Shawnee, Kansas, city councilors recently passed a rule banning co-living groups. Similar policies are perpetuating the country's affordability crisis, housing experts say. 

By Danielle McLean • June 1, 2022

Surfside condo site sells for $120M

Experts say the developer of the 2-acre property will need to consider a range of issues before starting work on a planned luxury residential tower.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • May 24, 2022

NAA members seek guidance on eviction notice legislation

The federal 30-day-notice requirement for evictions continues nearly two years after the CARES Act expired.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • May 23, 2022

Biden releases affordable housing plan

The proposal includes federal grants to encourage cities to relax their zoning policies and new financing options for manufactured homes, accessory dwelling units and small-scale developments.

By Danielle McLean • 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

San Diego density bonus is spurring affordable units: report

Amid a crucial housing shortage in Southern California, developers have leveraged a city incentive program to build thousands of units since 2016.

By Danielle McLean • April 25, 2022

Government backlogs delay apartment construction

Although approvals are jammed up in zoning and planning offices, local governments like Phoenix are seeking new ways to provide services.

By Leslie Shaver • April 8, 2022

Affordable housing funding would expand in Biden's FY23 budget

The administration has called for $50 billion to increase the U.S. affordable housing supply and expand the federal Housing Choice Voucher program.

By Danielle McLean • April 4, 2022

Russian real estate investors scramble to sell US holdings

Although government scrutiny may force some Russians to offload their U.S. apartments, the impact on the commercial real estate market will be limited, industry watchers say.

By Leslie Shaver • March 30, 2022