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How Creative Financing Solutions Are Becoming the Norm

When the conventional market doesn’t cut it, multifamily investors explore new paths.

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Why the Fed’s Holding Rates Steady

The move was expected, but what comes next is less clear.

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Industry Experts Weigh In on the Fed’s Policies for 2026

Is a more aggressive policy in the cards?

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Trump Moves to Curb Institutional Ownership of Single-Family Rentals

Could a new executive order make homes more affordable?

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Real Estate Fundraising Recovers, but It’s Not Because of Multifamily

Capital earmarked for rentals dropped in 2025, according to a PERE report.

What Trends Will Shape the Condominium Market in 2026?

As capital stacks grow more complex and buyer preferences evolve, industry leaders outline what will matter most this year across major markets.

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2026 Will Be a Test for SFR/BTR. Here’s Why.

Renewals, pricing discipline and asset-level fundamentals will separate outperformers from the rest.

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Why Would-Be Homebuyers Are Choosing to Rent Instead

For many households, buying a home is undesirable for a number of reasons.

Housing Market Predictions for 2026

What will define multifamily in the year ahead? Our outlook series brings together expert insights on the trends to watch.

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Multifamily Predictions for 2026

These 10 drivers are likely to shape opportunities this year.