Nominate Multifamily’s Movers and Shakers for the 2026 ApartmentBuildings.com 100

Why this matters

The continued prominence of multifamily in industry recognition platforms like the ApartmentBuildings.com 100 underscores the sector’s sustained institutional appeal amid a shifting US commercial real estate landscape. That Connect CRE and its affiliates are doubling down on this annual accolade signals multifamily’s role as a bellwether for capital flows and operational innovation within residential real estate. For allocators and capital providers, such awards highlight the players driving sector evolution—whether through portfolio scale, asset management sophistication, or capital deployment strategies. This focus also reflects broader market dynamics: multifamily remains a preferred asset class for institutional investors seeking income stability and inflation hedging, even as other sectors face greater uncertainty. The emphasis on “advancement and achievement” suggests a premium on operational excellence and adaptability, traits increasingly critical given tightening lending conditions and evolving tenant preferences. By spotlighting movers and shakers, the awards implicitly map the competitive landscape, offering insight into which firms are best positioned to navigate capital-market headwinds and capture multifamily’s enduring demand fundamentals.

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On the RET wire

• Disclosed multifamily deal value tracked in June 2026: $11.2B across 139 reported transactions. All Multifamily coverage →

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