Matthew Kaufman is an associate editor at Commerical Property Executive and Multi-Housing News, covering daily news and emerging real estate trends. He joined the team in 2025 after covering business and technology news for CNN. Matthew holds a B.A. in Journalism & Professional Writing from The College of New Jersey.

A screenshot from the RETTC webinar

Residents Are Wary of AI. Here’s How to Get Them on Board.

Experts on a RETTC webinar panel emphasized the need for the technology to produce tangible benefits.

Exterior shot of Aventine Littleton in Highlands Ranch, Colo.

AvalonBay, Equity Residential in Merger Talks: Report

If it comes together, the deal would be one of the largest in industry history.

A screenshot from the webinar featuring Chris Bruen and Jay Parsons.

The K-Shaped Economy Comes for Multifamily

The industry is increasingly bifurcated by asset class and income, industry economist Jay Parsons observed at an NMHC webinar.

A photo of Adela at MiMO Bay.

ACRE Secures $124M for Miami Mixed-Income Development

This community will add more than 330 units to an existing property.

A photo of the Mabel multifamily community.

MAG Partners JV Secures $149M Refi for Manhattan Community

The mixed-income property opened its doors last year.

A photo of the Manhattan skyline at sunset, showcasing the Empire State Building.

NYC to Invest $4B in Affordable Housing

The financing will support the development and preservation of mixed-income and affordable housing communities.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks at a press conference.

Mamdani Announces City-Backed Multifamily Insurance Offering

The initiative aims to provide coverage for 100,000 affordable and rent-stabilized units by 2030.

A photo of The Ellison.

Bascom Group Picks Up 300 Units in Las Vegas

The newly built property is still in the lease-up phase.

A photo of a panel at PropertyCon.

PropertyCon Special Report: Navigating a Changing Industry

Insights into how property managers can deal with the rapid transformation of their field.

A rendering of Alta Roosevelt

Wood Partners to Break Ground on Tampa-Area Workforce Project

The Live Local Act-approved development will replace an existing office building.