Industry Insider
A weekly newsletter of noteworthy articles pertaining to our industry.
Strategies for Capitalizing on Multifamily Investing
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A discussion with six major players leading multifamily development and acquisitions in the Western region.
Demand for multifamily housing is at an all-time high, as are rents and occupancy rates. Paired with an infusion of capital and a shortage of available assets, this environment makes for a…
Short-Term vs. Long-Term Apartment Leases
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NAA President and CEO explores the differences of short-term and long-term leases in the Washington Post.
There are numerous factors that go into a prospective resident’s decision to sign a short-term or long-term apartment lease. Apartment communities typically offer both time periods, but the…
Rents Decline in Half of 100 Largest U.S. Cities
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The National Rent Report from Apartment List shows rent growth across the country remained relatively flat.
More than half of the 100 largest cities in the U.S. saw rent prices decline during November. The national index from Apartment List increased 0.1%, which is the lowest month-over-month (MoM…
Online Reputation Remains Important to Residents, Physical Apartment Visits Decline
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J Turner Research dives into resident apartment search and selection behaviors.
J Turner Research is examining resident and prospective resident online behaviors and how they compare to a similar study from 2018. More than 2,200 residents participated in the most recent research—four in five were…
New Strategies to Improve NOI
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Revenue management systems and bundled fees are among the many ways to improve net operating income.
As the industry acclimates to its new normal and multifamily housing companies ease the reins on operating budgets, management companies are looking for new avenues to increase net operating…
NAHB: Multifamily Sentiment, Occupancy Increase
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The Multifamily Market Survey from the National Association of Home Builders shows builder and developer sentiment is on the rise, as is occupancy.
The rental housing industry is preparing for a positive outlook the remainder of the year. The latest Multifamily Market Survey from the National…
Resident Texts: Break on Through to the Other Side
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Here’s why your text messages fail to reach your residents.
Historically, a flyer pinned to a board in the lobby was one of the most effective methods for mass communication to residents. Today, although many boards remain, owners and operators have a slew of additional communication tools at their…
Three Ways to Leverage Video for Recruitment and Retention
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Video storytelling is a powerful, engaging and underused medium across the industry.
Just when owners and managers thought they were finally turning the page on the unprecedented challenges of 2020, the pandemic has yet one more card up its sleeve – "The Great Resignation.”
As the pandemic drives…
Five Holiday and Winter Community Event Ideas That Engage Residents
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Improve resident experience with these highly marketable event ideas.
“Resident experience” is the hot topic in the apartment industry these days — and for good reason. When you’re able to achieve a positive resident experience, you’re also able to achieve more renewals and new leases.
Importantly…
Rent Growth Continues in October at Slower Pace
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Rent growth across the U.S. continues to climb but at a slower pace than seen earlier this year.
Rent growth remains strong across the U.S. despite a slowdown in the fall. According to the latest National Rent Report from Apartment List, rents backed off a bit to their smallest month-over-month…