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HUD Expands Its Role in Multifamily Finance

Walker & Dunlop’s latest report shows that HUD is deepening its presence in the workforce and middle-income housing sectors.

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2026 Employment Update

The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest monthly report on how long unemployed workers are staying jobless.

Scott Turner testifies before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on April 21.

How the New Fed Chair Could Affect Policy, Multifamily Investing

Industry executives on the implications for lending and deal velocity.

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Core Spaces Closes $1.6B Student Housing Fund

The fund is one of the largest capital raises for the asset class.

Top Marketers: What Large Portfolios Know About Renter Behavior

Hillpointe’s Josh Draughn and MHN’s Corina Stef share insights that are shaping the next phase of leasing, marketing and resident engagement.

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National Student Housing Report – April 2026

Preleasing remained ahead of last year’s final March estimate, but rent growth continued to decelerate, Yardi Matrix data shows.

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Survey Closed: 2026 Top Property Management Firms

Showcase your well-managed portfolio!

Chart depicting the year-over-year advertised asking rental rate change in the multifamily market, broken down by metros.

National Multifamily Report – April 2026

Sluggish seasonal performance keeps advertised rents in the negative, according to Yardi Matrix.

Exterior shot depicting one of the multifamily properties that back up the debt to be securitized by Benefit Street Real Estate Partners into CRE CLO.

Benefit Street Partners on Track for $1.2B CRE CLO

This marks the company’s 18th such deal since 2015.

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What’s Next for AI in Affordable Housing?

Solving a substantial AI challenge across the sector may unlock significant growth prospects, according to a new survey.