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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!

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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.

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Multifamily Hits a Rocky Patch, Financing Remains Resilient

The executives discussed the new realities of multifamily finance during a Walker & Dunlop panel discussion.

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Peakline Launches $1.3B Opportunity Zone Fund

The program will take advantage of changes to the program made under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

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AvalonBay, Equity Residential in Merger Talks: Report

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

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Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady at Powell’s Last Meeting as Fed Chair

How the central bank moves forward under a new chair is unclear.

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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.