Raised Full Year FFOA Guidance
UDR raised its full-year FFOA per share guidance for the third time this year, citing strong operating strategies and improving industry fundamentals.
Same-Store Revenue and NOI Growth
Third quarter same-store revenue and NOI growth were 1.2% and 0.8% respectively, exceeding expectations despite challenging prior year comparisons.
Strong Resident Retention
Annualized resident turnover was 200 basis points below the prior year, leading to improved blended lease growth rates.
Improved Occupancy Rates
Occupancy averaged 96.3% in the third quarter, with an increase to 96.6% in October, indicating healthy leasing activity.
Debt and Preferred Equity Transactions
Executed several transactions under the Debt and Preferred Equity Program with favorable returns, including a fully funded $35 million preferred equity investment at a 10.75% rate of return.