Christine Serlin

Passco Cos. kicked off 2026 by closing over $300 million in transactions in the first quarter and expanding its multifamily portfolio. Its portfolio now spans 17 states with approximately $4.3 billion in assets under management.

Crescent Communities has elevated Benjamin Collins to president of multifamily. He succeeds Jay Curran, who was named chairman and CEO of the nationwide developer and operator last month.

The Scion Group and an Ares Real Estate fund have formed a joint venture to invest in off-campus student housing, prioritizing assets in markets with strong enrollment fundamentals and limited new supply. The partners have acquired a 12-property, 7,578-bed portfolio for $910 million from Harrison Street Asset Management (HSAM), marking the largest student housing portfolio completed this year, according to the firms.

Two of the largest multifamily real estate investment trusts (REITs) are merging to create the nation's preeminent real estate company.

Middleburg, a vertically integrated development, construction, and investment firm, continues its expansion outside of its Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic footprint.

Residents of apartments, condos, and homeowners associations save more than 50% on broadband with bulk billing arrangements negotiated by property owners than comparable retail plans, according to new research from the Bulk Broadband Alliance.

S2 Capital is taking advantage of the slowdown in multifamily supply across the Sun Belt.

Today's multifamily residents expect faster follow-through, proactive updates, clearer pricing, and an overall experience that feels easy and consistent, according to Alexis Vance, RPM Living's chief experience officer.

Elmington Property Management has rebranded to Bedrock, representing both its foundation and its future.

The Dinerstein Cos. (TDC), a Houston-based real estate and development company, has expanded its national footprint with three strategic value-add acquisitions.