COVID-19
The latest news on COVID-19.
Operators Welcome Students Back
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Communication and preparation are the keys to a successful opening.
As students rolled back onto some college campuses in August, they came home to a very different environment than years past.
Their student housing operators are also trying to navigate through a unique environment.
Brent Little,…
Zoom Deejays and Bingo for Morale and Relief
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Many apartment community operators have responded to COVID-19-related staff challenges by trying to alleviate stress.
Many apartment community operators have responded to COVID-19-related staff challenges by offering employee counseling programs, virtual Zoom parties complete with deejays and…
Ancillary Revenue’s Winners and Losers
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Pet fees are up while late fees are down.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cast a long shadow over the rental housing industry, ancillary revenue would seem to be a low priority. In previous years, collecting ancillary fees was an important — though legally fraught — concern. But now,…
How to Market Apartments During a Pandemic
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A main concern in residential real estate right now is not only how apartment community management groups will attract new residents during the current pandemic, but also how they can retain their current ones. Below are some insights on how to effectively market apartments during COVID-19, along…