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    Judge denies request to toss out Yardi case

    The software provider and 10 apartment operators argued that the plantiffs didn’t have standing and were “attempting to manufacture a Sherman Act violation.”

    By Dec. 11, 2024
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    New supply leads rent prices lower

    The national average rent fell by $5 in November, and growth is slowing month over month in most major markets.

    By Dec. 10, 2024
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    Top 5 stories from Multifamily Dive

    A roundup of some of Multifamily Dive’s top stories of 2024.

    By Multifamily Dive staff
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    508-unit NYC building likely to head to servicing

    The property, 180 Water St., has a $265 million loan that originated in 2019 and an additional $100 million in mezzanine debt.

    By Dec. 10, 2024
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    DOJ reportedly ends criminal probe of multifamily pricing practices

    Despite Friday’s announcement, the department's civil case against revenue management firm RealPage continues in federal court.

    By Dec. 9, 2024
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    Hudson Valley Property Group acquires 22-property portfolio

    The firm purchased the 4,768 units, located in Washington, Colorado, California and Idaho, from Inland Group.

    By Dec. 9, 2024
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    REITs struggle with new lease rents

    Although growth was tepid in the third quarter, there are signs that new deliveries are declining and demand is holding up.

    By Dec. 5, 2024
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    AVB raises NOI guidance

    The Virginia-based REIT expects to see a reacceleration of asking rents in Q4, compared to softer comps in 2023.

    By Nov. 25, 2024
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    Camden reduces revenue guidance

    New supply and the removal of non-paying tenants were headwinds for the Houston-based REIT in the third quarter.

    By Nov. 20, 2024
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    EQR’s blended rent growth is less than expected in Q3

    The REIT didn’t have robust pricing power due to issues in Los Angeles and its expansion markets.

    By Nov. 18, 2024
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    5 reasons to carefully consider pet policies in 2025

    Pet ownership among renters is at an all-time high. Discover why multifamily can't afford to ignore pet-friendly policies.

    By Grant Brissey • Nov. 18, 2024
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    How centralization is shaping the apartment industry

    Changes in maintenance, administration and staffing are in the works as management firms move jobs off-site.

    By Nov. 15, 2024
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    Average rent drops as supply remains high

    While market performance is stable, policy changes during a second Trump administration could affect the long-term multifamily outlook, according to Yardi Matrix.

    By Nov. 15, 2024
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    UDR raises same-store guidance

    The Colorado-based REIT reported pressure on new lease rents but strength on the coasts.

    By Nov. 13, 2024
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    MAA: Deliveries peaked in Q3

    The Memphis-based REIT saw new apartment openings taper off in its markets.

    By Nov. 11, 2024
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    Standard Communities acquires $1B portfolio

    The firm plans to invest over $30 million in capital improvements and deferred maintenance across the 6,000 units in more than 60 communities.

    By Nov. 8, 2024
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    Essex sees strength in Seattle

    The California-based REIT’s same-store revenue growth helped it beat guidance in Q3.

    By Nov. 7, 2024
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    Lion Real Estate Group nabs off-market deal in Houston

    The investment firm saw an opportunity to secure a 25-year-old property at a good yield.

    By Oct. 25, 2024
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    Historic Philadelphia building goes into servicing

    The Brush Factory Lofts, which sits in a neighborhood where rents are falling, saw its loan hit 90 days’ delinquent in August.

    By Oct. 23, 2024
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    Flexibility and pet policies are tops with single-family renters

    While most tenants are satisfied with their rental homes, a majority are still looking to buy one day, according to a recent survey.

    By Oct. 23, 2024
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    California voters say no to Prop 33

    Eight out of 13 major housing-related measures were approved during this week’s election.

    By Updated Nov. 6, 2024
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    The challenges of building workforce housing

    Astor Cos. CEO Henry Torres is using the Live Local Act to add attainable rentals to his portfolio of luxury properties.

    By Oct. 21, 2024
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    Rent growth steps back for the fall

    Despite the seasonal drop, things are looking good for the multifamily market following the Fed’s recent interest rate cut, according to Yardi Matrix.

    By Oct. 14, 2024
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    Loan for once-iconic Detroit tower goes delinquent

    Riverfront Towers, once home to Rosa Parks and Aretha Franklin, was plagued by flooding, insurance costs and evictions.

    By Sept. 30, 2024
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    Research points to the downsides of rent control

    A new review of over 100 studies shows a variety of negative impacts around policies that regulate rent.

    By Sept. 20, 2024
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    Rents remain flat ahead of potential rate cut this month

    The national average rent has fallen by $1, ending six months of gains, while YOY rent growth holds steady at 0.8%.

    By Sept. 9, 2024