Operations & Technology

Caitlin Sugrue Walter, Ph.D., senior vice president & head of research and innovation at the National Multifamily Housing Council, presents at NAREE's 2026 real estate journalism conference. Photo by Suzann D. Silverman

NAREE Special Report: NMHC Identifies Signs of Multifamily Improvement

Caitlin Sugrue Walter outlines improvements in market tightness, new measures for affordability advances.

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Why Multifamily Procurement Is Moving Back to American-Made Manufacturing

Developers and procurement teams are increasingly re-evaluating domestic cabinetry sourcing as supply-chain stability, procurement alignment, and predictable project execution become more critical in multifamily construction.

A photo of The Move for Hunger meal kit packing event, which took place at the 2026 Apartment Innovation and Marketing Conference

Move For Hunger Packs More Than 1,000 Pounds of Food at AIM 2026

The nonprofit partnered with AIM 2026, CORT, Albertsons, Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, and other multifamily leaders at the event.

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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.

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MHN Executive Council: Best Career Advice You’ve Ever Received (Part 2)

More tips from our experts that have transformed how they manage.

Close up of female real estate owner handing over house key with home shaped keychain to young man outdoors on background of modern multifamily apartment building.

How Rent Concessions Are Driving Multifamily Leasing Competitiveness

Almost 40 percent of listings this year included some form of incentive, according to Zillow.

Group of people holding sparklers on a rooftop.

In Defense of the Personality Hire

AI can handle the basic tasks. But it can’t entertain your residents.

Spotlight on 3 Rising Stars in Multifamily Marketing

These leaders share how data, AI, storytelling and human connection are reshaping engagement and growth across the industry.

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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.

AIM 2026 fee transparency panel. Left to right: Brandy Daniel, BH Management; Brent Steiner, Engrain; Greg Benson, Greystar; Catriona Banks-Orosco, Reach by RentCafe; and Stuart Richens, Apartments.com.

AIM Special Report: Measurable Benefits of Fee Transparency

While regulatory pressures are growing, it’s not too late to benefit from first-mover advantage.