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    Avenue5, Bell Partners to pay DC $1.4M in RealPage suit

    The apartment firms agreed to reform their rent-setting practices and to stop sharing non-public information, but they do not admit fault.

    By • June 15, 2026
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    Beyond the Rent: The machines may be coming for us all — even the apartment industry

    Operators and dealmakers are focused on using artificial intelligence to become more efficient, but its impact on occupancies and rents could be severe. 

    By • June 15, 2026
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    Resident Retention

    Property managers leverage a variety of approaches to keep tenants satisfied.

    By Multifamily Dive staff
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    More cities are embracing AI permitting systems. HUD funding is available for them.

    Local governments have until July 13 to apply for up to $3 million in grants for automated permitting and building code systems.

    By Ryan Kushner • June 11, 2026
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    What Arqline’s CEO learned in her move from vendor to property operator

    Jessica Beck found that tech and management needed to be under the same roof, as she began amassing a Top 50 portfolio.

    By • June 9, 2026
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    Apartment owners to pay $218M in second batch of RealPage settlements

    Fourteen housing companies seek to settle allegations that they conspired to inflate rents via algorithmic pricing software, but admit no wrongdoing.

    By • May 20, 2026
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    Zillow, Redfin must face FTC’s antitrust lawsuit

    A federal judge denied the rental agencies’ motion to dismiss the combined suit brought by the Federal Trade Commission and five states.

    By • May 14, 2026
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    The latest developments in algorithmic rent pricing cases

    Lawsuits related to the use of RealPage software are playing out as the federal government investigates the rental housing industry.

    By • April 16, 2026
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    Camden settles RealPage lawsuit for $53M

    The Houston-based REIT will pay to resolve claims that it conspired to artificially inflate residential rent prices using the property management software.

    By • April 13, 2026
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    New Jersey RealPage antitrust lawsuit narrowed

    A federal judge partially dismissed claims against the rental software provider and several major landlords in a suit that alleges collusion to raise rent prices.

    By • April 7, 2026
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    Yardi rent pricing antitrust case narrowed by federal judge

    The Washington judge dismissed 10 out-of-state property managers from a class action lawsuit focused on algorithmic pricing, saying they don’t fall under the district court’s jurisdiction.

    By • April 2, 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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    Making AI work for your real estate business: From hype to results

    The five reasons AI underperforms in real estate and what tech leaders can do.

    By Vijay Anand VP, AI & Data at MRI Software • March 16, 2026
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    How one company is using AI to transform affordable housing

    EliseAI is automating workflows and taking phone calls for property managers who oversee one in six rental units in the U.S., the company says.

    By Ryan Kushner • Feb. 27, 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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    Uncovering the hidden costs of outdated security systems at multifamily properties

    Discover the hidden risks, liabilities and revenue losses—and how modern access control boosts ROI.

    Feb. 23, 2026
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    5 ways multifamily video is driving leases — and saving teams time

    Five data-backed tactics top operators use to increase lease conversion and streamline operations with video.

    Feb. 23, 2026
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    Equity Residential saw AI, automation bump in 2025

    The REIT expects to see the most rent growth in New York City and San Francisco, EQR executives said on a fourth-quarter and full-year earnings call.

    By • Feb. 10, 2026
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    From cost centers to NOI drivers: A more strategic approach to multifamily technology

    Multifamily technology is shifting from cost center to strategic asset

    Feb. 9, 2026
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    MAA settles RealPage suit for $53M

    The multifamily landlord and dozens of peer firms were accused of antitrust behavior related to use of the rent-setting software.

    By • Jan. 29, 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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    Affirm to offer BNPL for rent

    The buy now, pay later player is one of the first to offer pay later installment financing for tenants paying their monthly rent.

    By Patrick Cooley • Jan. 16, 2026
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    Proptech funding rose to $16.7B in 2025

    Multifamily tech investment should be active but selective in 2026, with a focus on artificial intelligence, industry experts say.

    By • Jan. 13, 2026
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    The future of multifamily leasing: 5 PropTech predictions shaping 2026 and beyond

    Discover the top PropTech innovations set to reshape multifamily leasing and give you a competitive edge.

    Jan. 12, 2026
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    Real Estate Business Analytics buys Markerr to bolster compliant data tools

    The acquisition brings the firm’s regulation-ready rent data and AI-driven modeling to REBA’s operational analytics platform.

    By • Jan. 9, 2026
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    Rockrose Development suffers security breach affecting 47,000 people

    The New York City-based firm recently found that unauthorized individuals hacked its systems and claimed to have acquired confidential information.

    By • Dec. 18, 2025