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    Lennar reports data breach

    Over 7,400 customers were affected by the incident, which involved access to names and Social Security numbers.

    By • Updated Oct. 19, 2023
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    PRODUCTS

    10 multifamily products shown at Greenbuild

    Sustainable offerings include solar arrays, power-generating fitness machines and no-VOC paint.

    By • Oct. 5, 2023
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    Energy-efficient multifamily projects eligible for expanded tax credit

    The Section 45L credit, revised under the Inflation Reduction Act, offers up to $5,000 per unit for certain certifications.

    By • Oct. 3, 2023
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    Q&A

    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 • Sept. 29, 2023
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    PRODUCTS

    September 2023 roundup: New multifamily products

    Offerings ranging from AI monitoring to circular shower systems are on the list this month.

    By • Sept. 27, 2023
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    Sponsored by AppFolio Inc.

    AI on your side: How LLMs will shake up multifamily workflows

    Generative AI is one of the most profound technological advancements on record. Its speed and impressive functionality present a true paradigm shift, augmenting and simplifying the work of human teams.

    By Cat Allday, VP, AI and Product Operations, AppFolio • Sept. 25, 2023
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    How to retain maintenance workers in a competitive market

    With a few simple steps, owners and operators can hold on to their repair staff.

    By • Sept. 19, 2023
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    Water Street Tampa achieves WELL Gold Community Certification

    The neighborhood, which includes 1,200 rental units across three properties, is the first in North America to attain this standard.

    By • Sept. 14, 2023
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    Yardi, 18 managers hit with antitrust lawsuit

    The class-action complaint cites research showing that operators using the firm’s pricing software had rents 6% higher than the market rate in some cities.

    By • Sept. 14, 2023
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    Highsmith, Carol M. (2011). "Robert C. Weaver Federal Building, headquarters of HUD, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Wikimedia Commons.
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    HUD begins second round of Green and Resilient Retrofit funding

    The first awards are expected to be announced this fall.

    By • Sept. 11, 2023
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    Greystar ramps up modular housing production

    The company’s first factory-built project in the U.S., Ltd. Spring Run, broke ground near Pittsburgh last month — with many more to come.

    By • Sept. 8, 2023
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    Opinion

    Concessions are here to stay, and other takeaways from a PRM veteran

    Donald Davidoff has learned a thing or two in the nearly 25 years since pricing and revenue management software was introduced to the industry.

    By Donald Davidoff • Sept. 7, 2023
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    Apartment pros list their top challenges

    Owners’ and operators’ most pressing concerns have changed significantly over the past two years, according to a new NAA survey.

    By • Sept. 6, 2023
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    PRODUCTS

    August 2023 roundup: New multifamily products

    Xtone, Mannington Commercial and Island Stone have expanded their surfacing styles.

    By • Aug. 30, 2023
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    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 • Aug. 25, 2023
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    Opinion

    7 things to know about starting an EV charging program

    As electric vehicle demand increases and government mandates approach, multifamily firms are plugging in to incentives.

    By Mark Vogel • Aug. 22, 2023
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    Is Threads worth a look?

    As X — formerly known as Twitter — struggles, Meta’s new platform could serve as a substitute for some multifamily marketers, experts say. 

    By Amanda Loudin • Aug. 18, 2023
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    REIT Report

    Revenue growth boosts AvalonBay

    As market conditions slow, the Virginia-based REIT sees an opportunity to pick up land in its expansion metros.

    By • Aug. 16, 2023
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    Report: Passive House nears cost parity with traditional construction

    The number of Passive-built multifamily projects has surged since 2018, owing to energy savings and climate and health benefits, according to a new report.

    By • Aug. 10, 2023
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    JLL rolls out proprietary AI model

    The firm’s technology division developed the tool specifically for the commercial real estate industry and is looking to offer it to clients in the future. 

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 10, 2023
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    DEALS + STARTS

    Manhattan office tower purchased for $172.5M for apartment conversion

    Silverstein Properties, Metro Loft Management and CetraRuddy will redesign 55 Broad Street into 571 apartments.

    By • Aug. 9, 2023
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    REIT Report

    Coastal markets show strength in UDR’s busy Q2

    As more than 20% of its sites use staff-less technology, the REIT continues to focus on customer experience.

    By • Aug. 7, 2023
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    Managers look for solutions to maintenance labor woes

    Operators are exploring centralization, training and incentives to fill maintenance gaps.

    By • Aug. 7, 2023
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    Q&A

    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 • Aug. 2, 2023
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    PRODUCTS

    July 2023 roundup: New multifamily products

    This month’s highlights include structural components, high-level finishes and a smart security system.

    By • July 26, 2023