Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Same store revenues increased by 1% year-over-year, with same store NOI growing by 2% in the quarter [5][10] - Core FFO per share was $0.28, up from $0.27 in Q1 2025 [10] - Same store operating expenses decreased by 60 basis points compared to the prior year quarter [7][10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company completed 454 value-add renovations in the quarter, achieving a weighted average return on investment of 16.2% [8] - Renewal rental increases were approximately 3.9%, contributing to 70 basis points of blended rent growth [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Deliveries in the company's markets are tapering off, with supply growth expected to be less than 2% in 2026, a 43% reduction from 2024 [9] - The company noted that supply pressures in markets like Atlanta, Dallas, and Denver have negatively impacted new lease trade-outs [11][12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on capital recycling by trading out older assets with higher future CapEx needs for newer communities with lower CapEx profiles [8][12] - The acquisition pipeline remains strong, with an updated guidance implying an additional $315 million in acquisitions before year-end [9][14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management believes they are at the beginning of a multi-year period of improving fundamentals in the multifamily sector, with stable renewals and strong demand expected to continue [20] - The company adjusted its full-year 2025 guidance to reflect lower revenue growth expectations, offset by lower expense growth [15][16] Other Important Information - The company has identified three assets for sale and expects to sell them in the fourth quarter [8][12] - The balance sheet remains flexible with strong liquidity, with only 16% of total debt maturing before the end of 2027 [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you share how you approached your revised outlook versus historical seasonality? - Management explained that the new lease trajectory was based on comparing expiring rents with current estimates and expectations for month-to-month changes [25] Question: Why is there not a significant pickup in new lease growth despite high retention and occupancy? - Management attributed the lack of new lease growth to ongoing supply pressures and macroeconomic uncertainties affecting market rates [31][32] Question: What gives you confidence in predicting higher occupancy in the back half of the year? - Management noted that occupancy has been increasing in July and they expect to maintain this trend [34] Question: Can you provide insights on the current transaction environment and bid-ask spreads? - Management indicated that the bid-ask spread has narrowed as sellers have become more realistic about property values [70] Question: How is the company addressing competition from Class A properties offering aggressive concessions? - Management acknowledged that aggressive concessions from Class A properties require more effort to maintain occupancy and manage rents in the Class B portfolio [82]