UDR expects to be a net seller in 2026

This story was originally published on Multifamily Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Multifamily Dive newsletter. In early 2025, UDR prepared for the typical fourth-quarter slowdown well in advance by shifting approximately 25% of its Q4 lease expirations into higher-demand months in 2026, Chief Operating Officer Mike Lacy said on the REIT’s earnings call on Feb. 11.  In late Q3, demand weakened beyond mere seasonality, which led UDR to build occupancy to nearly 97%. Wh ...