Progress in virtual leasing assistant technology is helping apartment companies that are struggling to find and train leasing staff.Leading executives speaking at the NMHC Apartment Strategies Conference in January spoke repeatedly about how their…
The FCC announces new regulations on cable home wiring, certain exclusive access payment schemes and exclusive marketing arrangements.
Note: The legal analyses of FCC regulations presented in this article are for informational purposes only and…
Post-pandemic, advancements in technology allow businesses to run more efficiently, especially remotely, and to pay their bills on time. This article, written by AvidXchange’s Brian Thayer, is an excerpt from our recent eBook “Expert Insights:…
The pandemic fundamentally shook accounts payable (AP) departments in real estate — forcing remote work and, in turn, accelerating the adoption of AP automation. How are the AP departments at real estate firms faring as they continue to…
There are three important messages your brand communicates to your residents, and you can help shape them.Your property has a brand, and while those at the top play a role in shaping it, it is owned by the residents who have lived within its walls.…
NAA President and CEO Bob Pinnegar discusses ways residents can maintain positive relationships with their communities in his latest Washington Post column.In his latest Washington Post column, “How to stay on good terms with your apartment…
A new bill in California could hit owners with a 25% tax, and an old bill aimed at restricting owner rights returns.A recently introduced bill in California could hit owners’ wallets in a big way. AB 1771 (the California Housing Speculation Act),…
Build-to-rent communities are popping up across the nation.The build-to-rent/build-for-rent (BTR/BFR) sector in the rental housing industry continues to trend upward. Recently, there have been new developments and partnerships poised to bring more…
Rent growth so far in 2022 is outpacing 2021.The latest National Rent Report from Zumper shows median rent for one-bedrooms is at an all-time high. The $1,400 rent is a 2.5% increase since the start of 2022 and is 1.9% higher than the same time as…
The official percentage of NAA dues that is non-deductible for income tax purposes in 2021 should be disclosed to your members on your applications and/or dues renewal statements. According to the lobbying deduction provisions of the Omnibus…