Christine Serlin is an Editor at Alexander & Edwards Publishing. She specializes in topics related to construction and real estate, including commercial real estate, housing markets, and PropTech, while also covering business and economics themes. Christine's work has been featured in MFE Magazine, showcasing her expertise in the dynamic intersection of real estate development and investment.
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Christine Serlin's coverage predominantly revolves around the real estate industry, with a specific focus on multifamily housing, rental market dynamics, and housing affordability. Her articles frequently cite data and incorporate government announcements.
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By: Christine Serlin
Expanding its investment capabilities across the capital stack, TruAmerica Multifamily has debuted its Structured Finance platform with a $27 million preferred equity investment to developer SHAC Apartment Communities for a ground-up development in San Carlos, California.
In the first half of 2026, Snappt evaluated over 700,000 rental lease applicants, more submissions than ever before, and found 3.8%, or roughly 1 in every 26, containing fraud.
The size of the average apartment in the United States increased to 910 square feet in 2025, up from a low of 882 square feet in 2022, according to a
Rent burdens are falling harder on families, according to a new analysis from Zillow and StreetEasy of the Census Bureau's American Community Survey data. What they found is approximately 1 in 3 family households with children younger than 18 are renting their home, with over half of the households, 54.1%, being rent burdened.
By: Christine Serlin
Real estate investment trusts AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential have completed their merger of equals, with Vivmark Residential to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Aug. 18 under the ticker symbol VMRK.
By: Christine Serlin
Knightvest Capital has acquired a three-property portfolio with 1,027 multifamily units in the Austin, Texas, metro. The close represents the 20th investment in Knightvest’s Fund II.
Yardi Matrix has increased its near-term supply forecast as of the third quarter. For 2026, it is projecting 490,362 unit completions, a 2.5% increase over its second quarter estimate.
Fire incidents remain one of the most costly and disruptive risks facing multifamily owners, with aging properties, deferred maintenance, and resident behaviors all contributing to potential losses. News reports of apartment fires continue to surface nationwide, underscoring the ongoing importance of prevention, preparedness, and recovery planning.
By: Christine Serlin
From a veteran operator who helped build one of the nation's largest third-party management companies to a developer expanding a regional platform nationally and a young entrepreneur reimagining leasing through artificial intelligence (AI), Multifamily Executive's 2026 executive honorees represent the breadth of leadership driving the apartment industry forward.
Artificial intelligence (AI) isn't just a buzzword anymore. It’s increasingly becoming the foundation for new business models, investment strategies, and operating platforms.
