BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Elme Communities (the “Company”) (NYSE: ELME), a multifamily REIT with communities in the Washington, DC metro area and the Atlanta metro area, reported financial and operating results today for the quarter ended September 30, 2024:
Financial Results
Net loss was $3.0 million, or $0.03 per diluted shareNAREIT FFO was $20.5 million, or $0.23 per diluted shareCore FFO was $20.7 million, or $0.23 per diluted shareNet Operating Income (NOI) was $38.8 million
Operational Highlights
Same-store multifamily NOI increased by 2.3% compared to the prior year quarterEffective blended Lease Rate Growth was 2.1% for our Same-Store Portfolio during the quarter, comprised of effective new Lease Rate Growth of (1.5)% and effective renewal Lease Rate Growth of 4.5%Average Effective Monthly Rent Per Home increased 2.4% compared to the prior year quarter for our Same-Store PortfolioSame-store Retention was 66%, up 5% compared to the prior year quarterSame-store multifamily Average Occupancy was 95.2% during the quarter, down 0.2% compared to the prior year quarter and up 0.6% compared to the prior quarter.