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Argo gave property-level occupancy gains and named Charlotte and Austin as the markets with the broadest concession usage.

Tim provided specific data: Dallas blended improved 240bps YoY with steady occupancy, broad-based strength especially in-town (Allen/McKinney areas still pressured). Atlanta blended improved 50bps with 20bps occupancy gain, Midtown/Downtown/Buckhead outperforming suburbs. Dallas concessions declining (not as broad-based). Atlanta concessions stable at about 1 month but improving in key submarkets. Direct with excellent market-level detail.

Brad detailed: core cap rates approximately 4.6%, value-add 50-75bps higher (5.25-5.5%), spread unchanged over past 2 years. Development yields 6-6.5% remain compelling with 3 years of below-average starts. Share repurchases are alternative to redeploying disposition capital when acquisitions are too expensive. Not targeting large dispositions, prefers cycling out 30-year-old assets with near 20% IRR, generating 1,000bps better NOI margins and 1,500bps better after-CapEx margins. Direct and comprehensive.

Brad explained sub-5% cap rates driven primarily by cost of capital. Agency 5-year money at approximately 5.25% with 25-30bps rate buydown getting to sub-5% interest rates. Buyers then underwriting more aggressive rent growth for 1-2 years. Cost of capital is the primary enabler, not necessarily fundamentals. Direct with specific financing mechanics.

Tim confirmed #1 sector ranking at 4.7 average Google score. Using AI in multiple areas with expansion into leasing and communications. More pilots and tests planned for 2026. Direct but high-level.

Tim expects continued lower turnover than 2024 through Q3. Q4 typically higher but no factors suggest increase. Move-outs to buy homes remain low and turnover due to rent increases is down. Direct.

Tim attributed renewal sustainability to customer service (highest Google scores in sector), thoughtful tiered renewal offers based on market position, and approximately 40% annual portfolio turnover refreshing the base. No reason to expect change from 8-quarter pattern. Direct.

Tim: Atlanta improving on relative basis, still lags portfolio but new lease pricing best since early-mid 2023. Occupancy ~20bps better vs prior year. Relative improvement, not absolute outperformance. Direct.

Pak confirmed 2027 supply trends lower and said little incremental job growth is needed to absorb it.

Kleiman said no, Seattle peaked in early July and the Southern California curve is very flat.

Asked about the change in net effective rate growth methodology, what drove the decision, and the cadence impact. Followed up asking where renewals are being sent out for the summer.

Asked about the change in net effective rate growth methodology, what drove the decision, and the cadence impact. Followed up asking where renewals are being sent out for the summer.

Asked about the LA mayoral election, California governor race, and policy proposals that could impact rental housing. Followed up on how to model the structured finance book going forward now that it is rightsized.

Asked about the LA mayoral election, California governor race, and policy proposals that could impact rental housing. Followed up on how to model the structured finance book going forward now that it is rightsized.

Asked about the strategy behind the new JV for structured finance investments and cap rate trends, then followed up seeking clarification on whether H1 blended outperformance should carry into H2.

Olsen laid out four second-half risks: turnover, supply, unknown property taxes, and a ResiBuilt shortfall from delayed and canceled project starts.

Tim declined specifics on renewal send-outs but noted strong market conditions. Expects May to look like April with mid-3% to mid-4% renewal rate growth throughout the year. Pleased with new lease rent growth acceleration.

Jon noted only 6-7 weeks into year and just entering peak season, premature to draw conclusions. Lead volume feels healthy vs last year. Challenge is available inventory in some markets. Tim added supply coming down in Florida, Texas, Arizona. No concessions on scattered-site product heading into peak.

Dallas outlined three supply buckets: BTR deliveries, for-sale conversions to rental, and professional operator scale-up. Florida and Atlanta getting over the supply hump. Expects a couple more quarters of elevated supply in Sunbelt before normalizing.

Scott noted consistent bulk portfolio cadence with attractive end-of-month builder tape opportunities. Dispositions primarily to end users in California, Tampa, and Florida markets.

Charles noted broad-based improvement across markets. Watching Atlanta, Chicago, SoCal, and Carolinas where court timelines remain elongated. Cautiously optimistic on trajectory.

Dallas emphasized asset-light builder partnerships targeting untrended sixes. Scott Eisen detailed deal flow across bulk portfolios, stabilized BTR communities, and builder tapes, noting single-asset MLS market is quiet.

Pong attributed the raise to timing, capital-markets execution de-risking, and better visibility on the deal pipeline and closing dates.

Roy broke out fund at $1.1B deployed with ~$600M dry powder remaining; the rest is balance sheet. Dispositions expected similar to 2025's ~$740M.

Roy confirmed 2026 dispositions expected at levels similar to 2025's $740M, describing active capital recycling as a permanent part of the business.

Roy attributed new client additions to European logistics deals with established regional operators, viewing them as repeat business pipeline for the future.

Pong confirmed predominantly one tenant, with year-to-date termination fees at $30M; expects $20M annual run rate going forward as proactive management increases.

Roy reported average rent coverage of 2.9x and median of 2.7x, both strong despite the current environment.

Roy confirmed credit investments serve strategic relationship-building to gain path to real estate ownership, with over-collateralization and better yields.

Lacy acknowledged MSA-level weakness while noting UDR's DC portfolio holds 96.5% to 97% occupancy, led by the 14th Street corridor over suburban assets.

Mike noted it varies by market: San Francisco urban A outperforming (supply impacting peninsula). Boston opposite, downtown urban A weaker, suburban B stronger. Winners in each region. West Coast leading, then East Coast, then Sunbelt. San Francisco, New York, and Dallas standouts.

Mike detailed total company cadence: Oct -3%, Nov -2.5%, Dec -0.5%, Jan +1%. Sunbelt showed most inflection with Dallas going positive. Coastal started stronger so less dramatic acceleration. Back half modeled flat to first half but could be better.

Dave outlined collaborative process: match funding to stay leverage neutral, improve long-term cash flow growth. Share buybacks recently elevated in priority (930K shares at $37.70, 20% discount to NAV). Sources: DPE paybacks, JV contributions, dispositions.

Joe detailed Fairmount timeline: Q4 reserve, Q1 senior loan acquisition at $114.5M, Q2 consolidation with $7M recapture from developer. Net $0.01 positive in Q2 was unbudgeted upside.

Mike confirmed they capture all leases; like-for-like comparison covers 88% and is within 10-20 bps of all-in number.

Mike ranked recovery: Tampa first, Orlando second, Nashville end of year, Austin laggard (only 1.5% of NOI) with positive momentum expected end of year to early 2026.

Characterized the buyer pool as family office and opportunistic capital seeking discounts to replacement cost at 7-ish cap rates.

Rod described 680 Folsom's full-floor spec suite strategy as the catalyst for rapid lease-up. Bryan noted Urban Edge turnkey builds working well with expanding life science companies. Jake highlighted Reston's 50+ spec suites in incubator buildings with insatiable demand. AI tenants don't need extra power in SF offices; power requirements more relevant for Mountain View R&D/robotics.

Hilary noted strong demand from 150K sq ft wealth/asset managers and foreign banks for the podium floors. Mid-rise and upper mid-rise essentially spoken for. Pro forma rents being met or exceeded. Midtown Park Avenue rents up ~15% over past 12 months. Doug noted BXP is the only new construction delivering before 2029.

Owen said pricing in line or slightly better. Land values enhanced by successful re-entitlement from office to residential given housing shortage. Residential cap rates below 5%. Office pricing depends on location and quality. The 17 Hartwell re-entitlement was cited as a value creation example.

Hilary described 99-year ground lease with knowable, documented increases. Mike highlighted no market valuation resets, unlike other NYC ground leases -- increases tied to property performance, not market values.

Mike noted unsecured bond spreads at about 180bp over treasuries (~6% fixed), CMBS AAAs went from under 100bp to 250bp then back below 200bp. Higher quality, lower leverage deals still getting done across all markets.