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U.S. equity markets retreated from record highs this week after the White House reignited its tariff offensive with a wave of aggressive levies and additional punitive threats. While inflation data has indicated that the 10% tariffs were efficiently absorbed, the pivot back towards Liberation Day tariff levels raises concern that recent deflationary offsets may be overwhelmed. After closing at record highs for two straight weeks, the S&P 500 retreated by 0.3% this past week, trading in a relatively tight trading range as investors geared up for earnings season.

Apartment demand surges in Q2, boosting occupancy and stability for residential REITs like AVB, EQR, ESS and UDR.

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES, INC. (NYSE: AVB) (the “Company”) will release its second quarter 2025 earnings on July 30, 2025 after the market close. The Company will hold a conference call on July 31, 2025 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) to discuss its second quarter 2025 results. Live Conference Call Details Domestic: (877) 407-9716 International: (201) 493-6779 Webcast: https://investors.avalonbay.com   Details for the Replay of the Conference Call Domestic: (844) 512-.

U.S. equity markets closed the Independence Day week at record highs after Congress approved the GOP's sweeping tax cut and spending megabill, while employment data indicated "Goldilocks" labor market trends. The Big Beautiful Bill extends and enhances key elements of the 2017 tax cuts and boosts State and Local Tax ("SALT") deductions, while overhauling eligibility requirements for government benefits programs. The real estate and homebuilding industry scored some key "wins" in the legislation, which made permanent the 20% QBI deduction for REIT dividend income and relaxed some REIT tax rules.

Broader adoption of rent control could significantly affect REITs by capping rent growth, disincentivizing maintenance capex, and reducing new development. The true impact of rent control on REIT performance is complex, with both positive and negative ripple effects, and cannot be easily predicted. I believe future apartment REIT returns will hinge more on company fundamentals and valuation than on political/regulatory environments.

REITs are positioned for accelerating earnings growth in 2026-2027, with management teams expressing increased optimism despite ongoing macro uncertainties. Key investment themes include AI-driven data centers, senior housing benefiting from demographic trends, and residential REITs capitalizing on the housing shortage. REITs offer resilient cash flows, potential dividend growth, and superior capital access, making them attractive relative to other asset classes in the current environment.

US equity markets rallied to their highest levels since February after a critical slate of employment data showed lukewarm labor market conditions in May, with only minimal tariff-related impacts. Benchmark interest rates jumped to near-four-month highs as hotter-than-expected wage growth metrics fueled doubts on the prospects for meaningful Federal Reserve easing this year. Meanwhile, investors weighed questions about the fate of the "Big Beautiful Bill" amid fierce challenges from Elon Musk, alongside signs of thawing in the tariff stalemate with China.

AVB beats revenue forecasts with stronger rents, high occupancy and gains from digital transformation and portfolio shifts.

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES, INC. (NYSE: AVB) (the “Company”) announced today that the Company will be participating in Nareit's REITweek Conference from June 2 – 5, 2025. During this event, management may discuss the Company's current operating environment and trends; development, redevelopment, disposition and acquisition activity; portfolio strategy and other business and financial matters affecting the Company. The Company provided the following Same Store Residen.

AVB is set to gain from high-quality assets in premium markets, technological enhancements and a healthy balance sheet. High unit supply raises concerns.