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    Q&A

    Inside a Dallas developer’s plan for 2,000 starts this year

    The president of Leon Capital Group’s multifamily division sees an opportunity to deliver new apartments into rent growth.

    By • June 20, 2024
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    LMS Architects/Hood Design Studio

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    UC Berkeley cleared to continue student housing project at People’s Park

    The California Supreme Court reversed a ruling that halted construction over resident noise concerns.

    By • June 12, 2024
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    Trendline

    Artificial Intelligence

    Dtmliving breaks down the pros and cons of this nascent technology for apartment owners, operators and managers.

    By Dtmliving staff
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    Q&A

    Woody Stone sees more M&A coming in the management space

    The president of Cushman & Wakefield Multifamily Asset Services says some larger owners are moving to limit the number of operators they work with.

    By • June 11, 2024
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    Bellingham, Washington, apartment owner asks to join suit against ‘Walmart encampment’

    Management claims that its tenants are leaving due to health and safety concerns related to a nearby settlement of people experiencing homelessness.

    By • June 10, 2024
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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    Hoffman & Associates names new CEO

    JLL alum Brian Dawson will step into the role, replacing Mark Dorigan at the Washington, D.C.,-based developer.

    By • June 10, 2024
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    Staff matters, new survey of 400,000 online reviews says

    More than 60% of positive property reviews — and 18% of negative ones — make mention of on-site teams, according to an AI-powered study.

    By • June 6, 2024
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    Q&A

    Inside AvalonBay’s strategy to woo residents who work from home

    The REIT has redesigned dining spaces, bedrooms, common areas and even operations to accommodate renters who work remotely.

    By • May 28, 2024
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    Flournoy launches new high-end multifamily brand

    Ellison by Flournoy has seven projects in development, many of them in the Southeast.

    By • May 28, 2024
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    Sustainability is a ‘differentiator’ for multifamily developers

    With regulations and incentives now widespread, experts encourage looking at energy-efficient features with an entrepreneurial lens.

    By • May 23, 2024
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    REITs beat expectations in Q1

    Strong occupancy and resident retention set the stage for outperformance.

    By • May 23, 2024
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    The industry positions with the highest — and lowest — base salaries

    Executive pay averages in the hundreds of thousands, while on-site and maintenance personnel salaries trend below the national average, according to a new report.

    By • May 22, 2024
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    Q&A

    Harbor Group eyes more buys

    The nation’s No. 19 apartment owner thinks the window is open to acquire newly built assets.

    By • May 21, 2024
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    Salvi Media

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    Consumer interest in wellness has reached a critical mass

    Health-focused features drive value and revenue at multifamily properties, according to speakers at the Wellness Real Estate and Communities Symposium.

    By • May 21, 2024
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    REIT Report

    Renewal and new lease rates diverge for MAA

    The REIT’s existing residents paid 5% more YOY in Q1, but supply pushed new rents down 6.2%.

    By • May 20, 2024
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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    Lynd expands third-party management services with new data tools

    The owner-operator has also rehired Josué Garza as president of property management.

    By • May 17, 2024
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    Dogs and cats are priority No. 1 for potential renters

    Apartments that will accommodate pets are more in demand than air conditioning or in-unit laundry, according to Zillow.

    By • May 15, 2024
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    REIT Report

    Camden sees favorable trends in insurance, taxes and bad debt

    Although supply remains a problem, demand is durable in the REIT’s markets.

    By • May 15, 2024
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    REIT Report

    UDR plans to back off of high occupancy to boost rents

    Despite solid results, the REIT isn’t raising its full-year guidance.

    By • May 13, 2024
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    Owner, manager sued for death of 2 children in Mississippi apartment fire

    The smoke alarms at the William Bell Apartments were not functional at the time of the incident, according to officials.

    By • May 13, 2024
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    DEALS + STARTS

    American Landmark grabs a 444-unit deal in Tampa

    The apartment owner was able to secure lower insurance than its competitors, which helped it purchase the waterfront property.

    By • May 13, 2024
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    Dylan Slagle, BGE

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    EPA launches new Energy Star residential standard

    The Energy Star NextGen Certification for New Homes and Apartments builds on the foundation set by the existing program.

    By • May 9, 2024
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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    Core Spaces launches wealth management platform

    The student housing firm has tapped brothers Tom and John Dine to lead the investment vehicle as managing directors.

    By • May 8, 2024
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    REIT Report

    Essex raises revenue guidance

    Improvement in delinquencies helped power the REIT’s better-than-expected first-quarter numbers.

    By • May 8, 2024
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    EXECUTIVE MOVES

    Quarterra Living exec leaves Lennar for Ashcroft Capital

    JoAnn Blaylock is now president of Birchstone Residential, Ashcroft’s in-house property firm.

    By • May 6, 2024
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    REIT Report

    AVB beats estimates, raises guidance

    Strong occupancy and low move-outs to buy homes gave the REIT pricing power into spring leasing season.

    By • May 6, 2024