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Irenic Opposes Independence Realty Trust’s Centerspace Deal and Pushes for Company Sale

Irenic Opposes Independence Realty Trust’s Centerspace Deal and Pushes for Company Sale

by John G. Stevens | Sep 29, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News

An activist shareholder is challenging Independence Realty Trust’s planned acquisition of Centerspace, arguing that the $8.1 billion combination would weaken IRT’s growth profile and that the apartment REIT should consider selling itself instead. Irenic...
An $8.1 Billion Apartment Merger Is Betting on Where Americans Will Rent Next

An $8.1 Billion Apartment Merger Is Betting on Where Americans Will Rent Next

by John G. Stevens | Sep 9, 2026 | Industry Updates, Real Estate News

Two publicly traded apartment landlords are combining in an $8.1 billion deal that will put more than 44,000 apartments under one company—and create a portfolio built around a particular view of where rental demand will hold up best. Independence Realty Trust and...

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