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As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform industries across the economy, the multifamily and affordable housing sector is beginning to explore technologies that can enhance efficiency, decision-making and impact. Bob Simpson, founder and CEO of Multifamily Impact Council, discusses the readiness of the multifamily industry for widespread AI adoption. Bob explores how AI is reshaping portfolio construction and risk assessment, the technological and cultural barriers slowing progress, and the importance of strong data standards to accelerate innovation. He also highlights how AI is already driving meaningful change in impact-driven housing initiatives — helping property owners, residents, and local governments achieve greater efficiency and stability.

As data centers expand to meet rising demand, developers face common challenges, including power access, permitting and community engagement. Alex Stoewer, CEO of Greenlight Data Centers, discusses why projects most often stall, the importance of early coordination with utilities and local governments, and how the relationship between real estate and infrastructure is evolving. He also shares his outlook on the sector amid mounting concerns over power shortages and limited AI-ready rack space through the end of the decade.

Real Estate Fund Manager American South Capital Partners (ASCP), a joint venture between SDS Capital Group and Vintage Realty Co., has completed the first closing of its newest affordable housing investment vehicle, American South Real Estate Fund III (ASREF III), securing $60 million in initial capital commitments toward its $500 million target.

Half of affordable housing professionals believe market challenges will impact their deal pipelines in 2026. High construction costs (55 percent) and price increases from tariffs (39 percent) are cited as the biggest barriers to development. As a result, only 29 percent of professionals plan to expand housing developments next year, according to TD Bank’s survey of 238 participants at the Governor’s Conference on Housing and Economic Development in Atlantic City, N.J.

CIM Group and Bryant Group Ventures (BGV) has launched CIM-BGV Impact Ventures, an impact-driven partnership to address the immense need for affordable housing and to deliver community and economic value to underserved markets throughout the United States.

Stoneweg has appointed Olivier Jollin as president of France, effective immediately.

ACORE CAPITAL will continue to operate independently, under the leadership of CEO Warren de Haan, supported by the firm’s experienced existing executive management team. There will be no changes to ACORE CAPITAL’s investment management operations.

Realterm has acquired Bessemer Road, a 36,392-square-foot final mile delivery hub situated on a 3.80-acre site in Irlam, a prime logistics submarket in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. This acquisition represents a significant addition to Realterm's growing European portfolio.

Aviva Investors has created the Aviva Investors Social Value Label, a certification scheme which seeks to recognize – and apply a rating to – the quality of practice in the construction supply chain delivering good employment, skills and training outcomes for people and communities near its real estate development projects.

CapitaLand Ascendas REIT Management Limited, as the manager of CapitaLand Ascendas REIT (CLAR), has sold 95 Gilmore Road, a logistics property in Queensland, Australia.  The sale consideration is approximately S$90 million ($69 million).

Jasper Petit has joined Bouwinvest as managing director international investments.

Barings has appointed Alastair Wright as head of Asia Pacific (APAC), effective January 2026.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management, through investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI), and Global Student Accommodation (GSA) have completed the acquisition of a portfolio of eight student housing assets in Tier 1 U.S. university markets from a joint venture between a wholly owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and Landmark Properties (Landmark). This transaction is valued at more than $1 billion.

Amro Partners and Invesco Real Estate have significantly increased their exposure to the Iberian residential market, acquiring three new student housing projects across Spain with a total Gross Asset Value (GAV) in excess of €150 million ($174 million).

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) has reviewed $950 million in real estate commitments for three months ending June 30, 2025, according to meeting materials.

Walker & Dunlop has arranged $625.3 million in fixed-rate loans from Freddie Mac to refinance eight multifamily properties in six high-growth U.S. markets.

An affiliate of Lone Star Real Estate Fund VI has sold three multifamily properties across Texas which were sold to three separate buyers.

In third quarter 2025, the cost of prime office space* around the world rose 0.8 percent, taking the total average increase in costs over the past 12 months to 3.3 percent, according to Savills’ latest Prime Office Costs report.

TriPost Capital Partners has acquired a stake in a two-asset, grocery-anchored retail portfolio in a partnership with existing owner Brixton Capital, a vertically integrated operator of retail and multifamily properties.

Philip Voorhees has joined BISON Partners as a partner overseeing acquisitions and capital markets, following his planned departure from CBRE at the end of the year.