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Zillow and Redfin have agreed to remove clauses that restricted Redfin's ability to compete and have committed to re-entering the rental listings market. The settlement requires Redfin to restart operations within six months, and Zillow must not hinder its hiring or client partnerships. Neither party admits wrongdoing, but both will face ongoing oversight.
Autumn is a critical time for planning next year's marketing budget. This article integrates CoStar market forecasts and Apartments.com survey data to offer multifamily marketers 5 tips: understand market conditions (2027 supply is expected to decline by 24%, with vacancy rates projected between 8.8% and 8.4%), monitor competitors' advertising strategies (44% are increasing budgets), understand tenant expectations (85% use rental websites), plan for the future of search (41% trust AI recommendations), and rely on industry partner support.
In 2026, the multifamily debt financing market is thriving, with banks and life insurance companies re-entering the market, creating a diverse competitive landscape alongside Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and debt funds. Although financing costs remain higher than investors expect, available debt capital is ample, refinancing dominates transactions, and lenders maintain prudent standards while actively conducting business.
Artificial intelligence has begun to influence the apartment maintenance sector, but multifamily operators such as Greystar, CAPREIT, and RPM Living are taking a cautious approach. They prioritize using AI to analyze inspection data, optimize reporting, and assist decision-making, rather than replacing technicians. Companies are still evaluating return on investment and view AI as an "efficiency enhancer" rather than a "replacement." Predictive maintenance is seen as the next frontier.
Housing advocacy groups have filed lawsuits against three California cities, accusing them of using local measures to limit the scope of Senate Bill 79 (SB 79). The bill, signed in October 2025 and effective July 1, 2026, aims to promote housing construction near public transit stops. The lawsuits involve San Diego, San Francisco, and Montebello, with plaintiffs including organizations such as Californians for Homeownership, affiliated with the California Association of Realtors.
Rockefeller Group, a diversified real estate developer, is shifting its Southeast strategy to emphasize wood-frame multifamily projects, aiming to meet housing demand and grow its regional footprint. The firm has hired Mitzi Jones to lead this effort and is pursuing opportunities in the Carolinas, Florida, Atlanta, and Nashville.
As summer temperatures rose, multifamily firms across the U.S. welcomed new executives to steer growth, manage platforms, and lead capital-raising efforts. This article summarizes notable appointments.
Alex Jessett, who became Camden Property Trust's second CEO in March, shares his outlook on Sun Belt markets, plans to trim exposure in Washington, D.C., and Houston, and his view that the Vivmark merger has no impact on Camden's strategy.
Fogelman Properties has acquired The Ovilla, a 288-unit multifamily community in Red Oak, Texas, within the Dallas-Fort Worth metro. The Memphis-based firm cites limited new supply in the far south suburbs and infrastructure investment along I-35 as key drivers. The property, built in 2023 and 95% occupied, will undergo capital improvements. This marks Fogelman's ninth Texas property and third acquisition in nine months.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes sued the owners and managers of three affiliated apartment complexes in Tucson, Arizona, for failing to supply residents with adequate air conditioning, among other alleged patterns of neglect. The lawsuit, filed Aug. 7, highlights indoor temperatures reaching 98.9 degrees Fahrenheit during triple-digit heatwaves. Mayes and State Sen. Lauren Kuby have also introduced legislation to cap indoor temperatures at 82 degrees Fahrenheit for rental housing.