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Most US Rental Markets Just Got Hotter

Renter competition was up across more than 80 percent of the U.S. this year, a new analysis shows.

Affordable Housing in 2026: A Year of Pressure and Possibility

Next year will test the sector’s ability to deliver long-term affordability. Industry leaders share what will shape the path forward.

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How to Win the Multifamily Amenities Race in 2026

Reliability, not flashy extras, will drive leasing success in the coming year.

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9 Ways to Save on Operations Costs in 2026

Industry experts share smarter ways to lower expenses in the year ahead.

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What’s Driving Optimism and Concern for Multifamily in 2026

Experts shared insights for 2026 related to construction, investment and policy during the MHN Voices multifamily outlook webinar.

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Why and Where Is Senior Housing Investment Growing?

While New York City’s the top market, naming the top region took a photo finish.

Jeff Dean, director of analytics at Walker & Dunlop’s sales division for the affordable housing.

Affordable Housing Shines Despite Policy Clouds

Investors and developers are optimistic about the sector’s 2026 prospects, according to a new Walker & Dunlop survey.

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2026 Outlook: Get Ahead of What’s Next for Multifamily

Watch our webinar to hear predictions for 2026 from Jamie Woodwell, Sharon Wilson Geno, Mike Miner, Tyler Griffin and Alex Valente.

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House Introduces Bill to Spur Development

The Housing for the 21st Century Act aims to cut red tape surrounding development while improving affordability.

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Mission Success: The Evolution of the American Dream

Korman Communities’ Lea Anne Welsh on why renting by choice is rising across all age groups in this podcast with MHN’s Laura Valean.