WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• As DFW multifamily enters a new market cycle in 2026, how are developers, investors, and operators recalibrating strategies to navigate shifting demand, supply constraints, and evolving capital markets?
• With affordability becoming a defining challenge for the region, what innovative financing structures, zoning strategies, and public-private partnerships are helping Dallas scale workforce housing without sacrificing project feasibility?
• With Texas’ SB 840 reshaping development regulations, how will this legislation impact multifamily, mixed use, and redevelopment projects across Dallas and what opportunities and challenges should developers be preparing for as projects move from concept to construction?
• As construction costs remain elevated and labor shortages persist, how can developers mitigate risk, control budgets, and maintain timelines while still delivering high-quality projects in a competitive market?
• Which Dallas submarkets are emerging as top performers, and how should investors and developers evaluate site selection amid changing renter preferences and urban infill trends?
• As renter expectations continue to evolve, what amenities, technology, layouts, and experiences are truly driving absorption in 2026—and what features no longer move the needle?
• With Texas continuing to outperform nationally, how are institutional and private investors underwriting DFW deals today, and where is capital flowing next?
• How are macroeconomic conditions, interest rates, and lending standards reshaping deal structures and development pipelines across North Texas?
• What projects are moving forward, which are on pause, and how are sponsors determining what truly pencils in today’s environment?