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REITs say supply, not demand, to set tone for multifamily in 2026

Executives frame 2026 as a transition year driven by falling new supply rather than strong demand
Atlanta is among the markets REIT executives say are showing early signs of stabilization. (Jason Buch/CoStar)
Atlanta is among the markets REIT executives say are showing early signs of stabilization. (Jason Buch/CoStar)
CoStar Analytics
February 17, 2026 | 2:17 P.M.

Public multifamily REITs are increasingly framing the sector’s outlook around supply normalization rather than a rebound in demand, marking a shift in how operators are describing the next phase of the apartment cycle.

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IN THIS ARTICLE


  • Contacts
    • Mark Parrell

      President & Chief Executive Officer, Equity Residential

    • Benjamin Schall

      President & Chief Executive Officer, AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

    • Angela Kleiman

      President & Chief Executive Officer, Essex Property Trust, Inc.