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AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential agreed to merge in an all-stock deal, creating a U.S. rental-housing company valued at about $69 billion with over 180,000 apartments. AvalonBay shareholders will own 51.2% of the combined firm, which will be led by AvalonBay CEO Benjamin Schall. The companies expect $125 million in net synergies and plan to close the deal in the second half of 2026.