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LOS ANGELES—Multifamily experts at the recent RealShare Apartments say that development is in a good spot, that there is a huge opportunity for private buyers and ask whether banks and insurance companies will continue to build their balance sheets as they have been.

Here's a look at the latest news, announcements and deals that you may have missed in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Northern California.

Capital market experts at RealShare Apartments last week discussed the performance of urban markets versus suburban assets, the opportunity in each space, as well as tech drivers as a catalyst to rent growth in certain markets.

HOUSTON—While secondary or tertiary cities where one or two dominant industries can significantly influence occupancies and financing can be difficult, most Texas submarkets have well-diversified economic drivers.

LOS ANGELES—Whether it is from ballot initiatives, land costs or construction costs, developers at the recent RealShare Apartments conference spoke about the long list of challenges that influence their decisions and shape their pipelines.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA—Affordable multifamily apartments provide critically needed housing by giving preference to low-income families and people who live or work in Mountain View, thereby promoting accessibility to those struggling to find housing in an extremely competitive market.

LOS ANGELES—Expert sources at RealShare Apartments discuss fundamentals, demographics, wage growth, affordability, and what they see as reasons for caution.

LOS ANGELES—RealShare Apartments kicked off Wednesday with its Multifamily Tech series, where audience members learned how they can leverage the right technology for success in all facets of their business.