AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMega-Merger Watch: AvalonBay and Equity Residential just announced an all-stock deal valued around $69B, aiming to create a dominant apartment REIT with 180,000+ units and 10,800 under construction, with leadership staying with AvalonBay CEO Benjamin Schall and a 2H 2026 close targeted. Renters vs. Repairs: In Milwaukee’s Metcalfe Park, a family says they’ve been pushed into a hotel after months of roof leaks, highlighting how even legal rent-withholding can stall when repairs don’t follow. Workforce & Housing Supply: Idaho builder CBH Homes earned “#1 Best Place to Work,” while in the background the apartment pipeline keeps moving—new builds and staffing wins are feeding the broader supply story. Data Centers Cooling: Apex Water and Process was designated by Dow as a national service provider for DOWFROST™ heat transfer fluids, signaling continued investment in liquid/DTC cooling capacity. Transit Real Estate: Penn Station’s redevelopment got a master developer selection, with Penn Transformation Partners now in the driver’s seat.
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