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DFW Bisnow Multifamily Annual Conference (BMAC)
Shaping the Future of Housing, Development, Financing and Community Dynamics
Event Ended On: Tuesday May 6 2025
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Speakers and Panels
2025 Multifamily Capital Markets
Debt, Equity And Investment Sales Deep Dive
Submarket Hotspots
Developments And Growth Redefining Suburban DFW Hotspots
Innovative Amenities, Technologies And Features
Analyzing What Drives Resident Satisfaction
Workforce & Affordable Housing
Trends, Challenges And Development Strategies
Ashlea Quinonez
Sameer Walvekar
Spotlighting Fort Worth’s Multifamily Growth
Trends, Demographic Shifts And Leading Projects
Al Silva
Luxury And Lifestyle
Integrating Hospitality, Mixed-Use, And High End Elements into Multifamily Living
Why You Should Attend this DFW Multifamily Commercial Real Estate Event
What You'll Learn:
- What are the key drivers behind the high demand for multifamily developments in Dallas-Fort Worth, and how do they compare to other major U.S. and Texas metros?
- What financing strategies are developers and investors using to overcome today’s challenges in the multifamily sector?
- Which DFW submarkets are experiencing the most significant multifamily growth, and what is fueling this activity?
- How are suburban hotspots like Frisco, Allen, and McKinney reshaping the multifamily landscape in DFW?
- What role do mixed-use developments play in creating vibrant communities in DFW, and what challenges come with blending living, retail, and workspaces?
- How are developers responding to the increasing demand for workforce and affordable housing in the region?
- What innovative amenities and technologies are driving tenant satisfaction and retention in DFW multifamily properties?
- What are the primary differences between urban and suburban multifamily developments in DFW in terms of design, amenities, and tenant demand?
- How do multifamily projects in Fort Worth compare to those in Dallas in terms of growth trends and major developments?
- How are developers balancing long-term investments in amenities with the need for affordability and flexibility?
- What does the future hold for DFW multifamily development in terms of rent growth, vacancy rates, and overall market trends through 2025 and beyond?
How You'll Do More In DFW Multifamily:
Dallas-Fort Worth’s multifamily market continues to adapt to the evolving demands of residents and investors, navigating challenges such as changing demographics, suburban growth and shifting consumer preferences. As the region balances rapid population growth with market constraints, opportunities for innovation and investment continue to grow.
Join us for an in-depth look at DFW's multifamily landscapeas industry leaders discuss key trends, innovative projects and investment strategies. Discover how developers are leveraging mixed-use strategies and technology to meet demand while exploring solutions for affordable housing, tenant satisfaction and the latest amenities. Gain critical insights into the impacts of economic factors such as interest rates and inflation, as well as the dynamics of supply and demand across the diverse submarkets of DFW.
Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve with expert perspectives, upcoming developments and actionable strategies to thrive in one of the nation’s most dynamic multifamily markets.
Who You’ll Meet: Owners, developers, investors, brokers, city and government officials, business consultants, architects, engineers, lawyers, accountants, bankers and technology company leaders.
Why You Should Attend: Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry to help you identify opportunities, build your network and expand your business. With the largest audience of commercial real estate professionals in the world, no one knows how to help your business more than we do. Join Bisnow as we jump into the market to analyze its strengths and strategize on its areas of opportunity. You don't want to miss this event!
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Venue
Hilton Anatole
2201 N Stemmons Fwy
Dallas, TX 75207
Ballroom: Chantilly Ballroom East
Floor: Lobby level
Parking Information:
Self-parking: $17+; Valet parking: $35+
Agenda
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8:00 AM 8:50 AM |
Breakfast And Networking
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8:50 AM 9:00 AM |
Announcements and Remarks
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9:00 AM 9:45 AM |
2025 Multifamily Capital Markets
Debt, Equity And Investment Sales Deep Dive
- As traditional capital sources have tightened, what creative or non-traditional financing strategies have you seen successfully deployed?
- How have recent tariffs and trade policies impacted the cost of construction materials and the overall financial viability of multifamily projects, and how are developers adjusting to these changes?
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9:50 AM 10:35 AM |
Submarket Hotspots
Developments And Growth Redefining Suburban DFW Hotspots
- As one looks beyond today’s hotspots, what emerging suburban corridors are on your radar — and what strategies are being used to identify and prioritize the next wave of high-potential submarkets in DFW?
- Public-private partnerships have been critical for many suburban projects — how are decision makers seeing incentives evolve, and what role do they realistically play today in deal viability?
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10:35 AM 10:50 AM |
Networking And Coffee Break
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10:50 AM 11:35 AM |
Innovative Amenities, Technologies And Features
Analyzing What Drives Resident Satisfaction
- What does the term “amenity” mean today, and how has that definition evolved across different asset classes like Class A and Class C multifamily?
- How do you approach the challenge of blending aesthetics with functionality when designing communal spaces in multifamily developments, and how do these design choices impact resident experience?
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11:40 AM 12:25 PM |
Workforce & Affordable Housing
Trends, Challenges And Development Strategies
- What is the the current state of the workforce and affordable housing market in DFW and beyond, and what key trends—whether in development, investment, policy, or tenant demand—are shaping that landscape today?
- House Bill 21 and the use of Public and Housing Finance Corporations have had a growing impact on DFW’s workforce and affordable housing landscape. How are these tools shaping deal structures and partnerships—such as those with DHFC—and what opportunities or concerns do they raise around long-term affordability and community stability?
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12:25 PM 1:25 PM |
Lunch And Networking
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1:25 PM 2:10 PM |
Spotlighting Fort Worth’s Multifamily Growth
Trends, Demographic Shifts And Leading Projects
- What is the ‘magic’ of Fort Worth — the unique qualities or market dynamics — that continue to attract investors, developers, and residents alike? What makes this city stand out from other major Texas markets, and how is that shaping the multifamily landscape today?
- With construction costs high and affordability top of mind, how are older Class B and C multifamily properties both competing with and complementing newer developments across Fort Worth—and what opportunities or challenges are you encountering when it comes to acquiring, renovating, or repositioning these assets in fast-changing neighborhoods?
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2:10 PM 2:55 PM |
Luxury and Lifestyle
Integrating Hospitality, Mixed-Use, And High End Elements into Multifamily Living
- How do you personally define “luxury” in the context of multifamily living, and how does that definition influence your work?
- What unique opportunities do mixed-use environments offer for elevating the residential experience — and how can developers thoughtfully navigate potential challenges to ensure that vibrancy enhances, rather than detracts from, resident satisfaction?
- How is hospitality-driven multifamily adapting to evolving travel behaviors — particularly the rise of longer-term stays and part-time residents who split their time between multiple cities? What are you seeing in terms of design, service, or flexibility that caters to this increasingly mobile luxury resident?
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2:55 PM 3:30 PM |
Closing Networking
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DFW Multifamily News & Projects
- Multifamily Continues To Grow In Dallas-Fort Worth Despite Industrywide Headwinds
- BTR Quieted Down This Year. Now, DFW Developers Are Prepped For A Boom And Hoping Cities Go Along
- Multifamily Absorption in Dallas Surging Leading into Second Half of 2024
- Predicting Multifamily Pricing in Dallas-Fort Worth for 2025
- Dallas’ Multifamily Market Poised for a Turnaround
- DFW Multifamily Sector Thriving
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