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The Sunbelt and Multifamily: Oversupply Isn’t the Whole Story

For the past two years, one word has dominated conversations about the Sunbelt apartment market: oversupply. The numbers behind the narrative are real. A wave of multifamily projects that broke ground during the pandemic construction boom came online between 2023 and 2025, flooding many fast-growing markets throughout the Southwest and Southeast with new inventory. Rent...

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Multifamily Owner Exchanges Into Larger Livermore Asset

An undisclosed private investor traded a longtime multifamily holding for a significantly larger apartment community in Livermore, CA, completing a 1031 exchange to expand its presence in one of the Bay Area’s most supply-constrained rental markets. The investor sold the 20-unit Pacific Apartments for $5.3 million and used the proceeds to acquire the 64-unit Briarwood...

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Midyear Multifamily Checkup: Recovery Delayed as Inflation and Supply Pressures Persist

The multifamily sector entered 2026 expecting lower interest rates, stronger investment activity and overall recovery. But halfway through the year, “multifamily is muddling along, a condition likely to persist through the rest of the year,” according to Yardi Matrix’s U.S. Multifamily Outlook, Summer 2026. Supply overhang, persistent inflation and geopolitical shocks are impacting the recovery...

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The Human Side of Automation in Multifamily Property Management

Once upon a time, multifamily property management relied almost entirely on people. Leasing agents fielded rental inquiries, property managers oversaw lease agreements, maintenance teams handled repairs and staff juggled schedules. The purpose of these tasks was to keep residents happy, while appealing to prospective renters. Today, technology, automation and artificial intelligence are taking over many...

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No More Mesh Cages: Upgraded On-Site Storage as a Multifamily Amenity

Not so long ago, multifamily owners and operators focused on experiential features to drive occupancy and ensure retention. Large clubrooms and gathering spaces, cold pools, yoga rooms, gaming areas and more were what appealed to residents. Not so much these days. Renters want amenities that help their daily lives, such as package management, smart technology...

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How Living-as-a-Service Could Expand Multifamily Revenue Streams

Apartment owners and operators are strategizing to attract more renters as homeownership costs rise and consumer behavior shifts. According to a recent Deloitte report, one emerging approach is “Living-as-a-Service” (LaaS). Under the model, apartment owners and operators go beyond just leasing units with a few amenities to operating a subscription-driven, service-oriented platform built around convenience...

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$75 Million in Financing Snared for the 180-Acre, Mixed-Use VIC’s First Phase

JLL secured a $75 million construction loan on behalf of Rabina and New Blueprint Partners for a 250-unit multifamily development in the VIC, a mixed-use project on Vancouver, WA’s east side. The multifamily build at 18110 S.E. 34th St. marks the first phase of the 180-acre development. According to JLL’s Casey Davidson, construction is underway...

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Senior Living Facilities: Don’t Forget the Outdoor Space

Pictured above: Vista Del Monte, Santa Barbara: Courtesy of McCullough Landscape Architecture Modern senior living properties have been shifting from bland, clinical models to highly amenitized ones, complete with fitness centers, beautifully decorated dining spaces and yoga studios. Even assisted living and memory care properties are being built with lifestyle and hospitality in mind. However,...

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