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Thu, 21 May 2026 14:47:28 +0000	Top US Landlords Agree to $50 Billion Real Estate Merger (Bloomberg) -- AvalonBay Communities Inc. and Equity Residential agreed to merge in an all-stock transaction that will unite two of the biggest apartment real estate investment trusts with a combined market value of more than $50 billion.Most Read from BloombergSpot the Difference: Putin Gets Trump Treatment From Xi in ChinaModi’s Toffee Gift to Meloni Ignites Rally in Wrong Indian StockIran Says the US’s Latest Proposal Has ‘Narrowed the Gaps’Goldman CEO Slides Into Musk’s DMs During Bid to Lea
Thu, 21 May 2026 13:22:20 +0000	AvalonBay and Equity Residential agree to $69 billion merger The all-stock combination of the two apartment REITs would create a company with more than 180,000 rental units across the U.S.
Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000	AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential Announce Merger of Equals, Creating One of the Country's Leading Real Estate Companies CHICAGO & ARLINGTON, Va., May 21, 2026--Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) and AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE: AVB) today announced a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals creating one of the country's leading real estate companies with the differentiated scale, capabilities, and balance sheet strength to expand margins, accelerate growth, and redefine leadership in rental housing. The new company will have a pro forma equity market capitalization of approximately $52 b
Thu, 21 May 2026 09:41:00 +0000	AvalonBay and Equity Residential announce ‘merger of equals’ In an environment of increased public scrutiny, the REITs are emphasizing their ability to boost housing production and partner with nonprofit developers.
Wed, 20 May 2026 10:11:45 +0000	A Look At AvalonBay Communities (AVB) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum Why AvalonBay Communities (AVB) is on investors’ radar now AvalonBay Communities (AVB) has drawn attention after its shares delivered a gain of about 6.5% over the past month, contrasting with a decline of roughly 7.8% over the past year. See our latest analysis for AvalonBay Communities. That move comes after a 30 day share price return of 6.45% and a 3.96% share price return over 90 days, while the 1 year total shareholder return is down 7.8%. This suggests that recent momentum contrasts...
Thu, 14 May 2026 14:56:46 +0000	Healthcare REITs and Storage Units Prop Up REZ While Residential Faces Headwinds The iShares Residential and Multisector Real Estate ETF (NYSEARCA:REZ) targets income investors seeking exposure to apartments, healthcare facilities, and self-storage properties in a single ticker. One correction: REZ pays quarterly, not monthly. The most recent declaration was a $0.5188 per share distribution announced March 18, 2026, and the question this article answers is whether REZ ... Healthcare REITs and Storage Units Prop Up REZ While Residential Faces Headwinds
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Fri, 01 May 2026 13:35:00 +0000	CPT Q1 FFO Beats Estimates Despite Lower Property Revenues Camden Property Trust tops Q1 core FFO estimates despite lower revenues, as buybacks, development and asset deals steer its 2026 outlook.
Fri, 01 May 2026 03:07:26 +0000	AvalonBay Communities (AVB) Valuation Check After Q1 Beat And Rebound In Share Price AvalonBay Communities (AVB) shares are in focus after the company reported first quarter 2026 results ahead of management expectations, supported by lower expenses, higher development net operating income, and a steady 96.1% occupancy. See our latest analysis for AvalonBay Communities. The earnings beat and active buyback program have coincided with a 12.03% 1 month share price return. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of a 9.02% decline indicates that longer term performance has...
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Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:47:00 +0000	UDR Q1 FFOA Matches Estimates on Steady Occupancy, Revenues Miss UDR posts in-line Q1 FFOA as rent gains are offset by rising costs, while buybacks, asset sales and a shift to monthly dividends reshape its 2026 outlook.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:33:00 +0000	INVH Q1 FFO Meets Estimates as Revenues Top on Homebuilding INVH posts in-line Q1 FFO as revenues jump 8.8% on rental growth and new homebuilding income, offset by rising expenses and mixed leasing trends.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:50:00 +0000	MAA Q1 FFO Tops Estimates, Revenues Dip, Occupancy Declines MAA beats Q1 FFO estimates despite NOI pressure and softer rents, as leasing trends stabilize, and development, buybacks and capital plans stay on track.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:38:56 +0000	San Francisco’s AI boom boosted EQR in Q1 The apartment REIT also saw strong performance in New York City, while Washington, D.C., Boston and Seattle remained challenged.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:35:00 +0000	EQR's Q1 FFO Beats Estimates on Coastal Demand Strength EQR beats Q1 normalized FFO estimates as demand strengthens, occupancy stays at 96.5%, and returns rise via buybacks and a dividend hike.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:28:00 +0000	ESS Q1 FFO Beats Estimates on Strong Same-Property NOI ESS tops Q1 core FFO estimates on 4.1% same-property NOI growth. Revenues rise to $484.8M, with guidance reaffirmed after NOI-driven upside.

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