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Why Adam America is entering the student housing market: An interview with CEO David Brickman
New York developer Adam America Real Estate, founded in 2009, spent a decade focusing on traditional apartments and condominiums before strategically shifting to student housing over the past five years. CEO David Brickman notes that the fixed turnover of student housing each fall has become a growth engine for rents during the downturn in the traditional apartment market. The company has completed multiple projects in Florida, New York, Connecticut, and elsewhere, and plans to build a student housing tower with over a thousand beds in Austin.
Zillow, Redfin reach settlement with FTC over rental listing partnership
Zillow and Redfin have agreed to remove clauses that restricted Redfin's ability to compete and have committed to re-entering the rental listings market. The settlement requires Redfin to restart operations within six months, and Zillow must not hinder its hiring or client partnerships. Neither party admits wrongdoing, but both will face ongoing oversight.
With the return of banks, debt options in multifamily flourish in 2026
In 2026, the multifamily debt financing market is thriving, with banks and life insurance companies re-entering the market, creating a diverse competitive landscape alongside Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and debt funds. Although financing costs remain higher than investors expect, available debt capital is ample, refinancing dominates transactions, and lenders maintain prudent standards while actively conducting business.
Multifamily operators take measured approach to AI maintenance
Artificial intelligence has begun to influence the apartment maintenance sector, but multifamily operators such as Greystar, CAPREIT, and RPM Living are taking a cautious approach. They prioritize using AI to analyze inspection data, optimize reporting, and assist decision-making, rather than replacing technicians. Companies are still evaluating return on investment and view AI as an "efficiency enhancer" rather than a "replacement." Predictive maintenance is seen as the next frontier.
Rockefeller Group Expands Multifamily Development Focus Across the Southeast
Rockefeller Group, a diversified real estate developer, is shifting its Southeast strategy to emphasize wood-frame multifamily projects, aiming to meet housing demand and grow its regional footprint. The firm has hired Mitzi Jones to lead this effort and is pursuing opportunities in the Carolinas, Florida, Atlanta, and Nashville.
What the housing law means for build-to-rent investors
The U.S. '21st Century Housing Pathways Act' took effect on July 11. Single-family rental (BTR) is exempt from the 350-unit forced sale restriction, but the industry still faces regulatory uncertainty. Experts point out that the Act does not clearly explain key definitions (such as 'structure' and 'institutional investor'), and compliance reporting requirements are unclear. Investors need to plan carefully and establish audit records.
Texas apartment owners face uphill battles
Texas apartment owners are under multiple pressures including tax policy changes, rising operating costs, and oversupply, with securitized multifamily loan default rates among the highest in the nation.
Are rent concessions rising or falling? It’s complicated.
New research from investment management firm Colliers shows that rent concessions are eroding effective rents and intensifying pressure on the multifamily housing market, particularly in areas still absorbing recent high volumes of apartment construction. Meanwhile, multifamily REIT executives generally mentioned reduced rent-free incentives in their first-quarter reports. LeaseLock Chief Economist Greg Willett notes that aggregate data fails to capture the full picture, as concessions are concentrated in specific asset classes and regions.
Is the apartment industry ready for an AI job apocalypse?
Unemployment concerns triggered by artificial intelligence are moving from theory to reality. Since early 2026, multiple corporate layoff announcements have cited AI as the primary cause, cumulatively affecting nearly 100,000 jobs. Apartment owners, analysts, and economists have begun assessing the potential impact of this trend on young white-collar renters and tech-intensive rental markets, but significant divergence remains within the industry regarding the perceived level of threat.
Immigration raids are hitting multifamily operators. Here’s how they’re responding.
Since late 2025, U.S. immigration enforcement actions have had widespread impacts on the multifamily housing market. Hotspot cities like Minneapolis have borne the brunt, but apartment markets in regions such as Texas, Florida, Arizona, and Southern California have also experienced declining occupancy rates and rental pressure. Operators are responding proactively through staff training and legal measures, while industry observers note that Class C assets face greater risks, and the combination of loan maturities and shrinking demand could lead to more severe financial problems.