After 20 years of utilizing the Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) inspections process for federally-assisted housing, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is moving closer to nationwide implementation of the new National…
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,…
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…
Long before the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses across all industries were transitioning digital processes to streamline operations and provide a better customer experience. But over the past six months, we’ve seen a rapid acceleration in the adoption…
The issue of the rotting posts lies in the tree growth rings and their location.Dear Maintenance Men: I am replacing a number of rotted, pressure-treated 4x4 fence posts on my property. Why do some posts rot while others do not? I cannot see any…
Multifamily operators consider the emerging technology and get some tips from a single-family rental company.Make no mistake: Among prospective apartment residents, the demand for self-guided tours is real.More and more of them want to…
Rental housing operators can prepare to address the media during a crisis before it hits.When a crisis strikes, companies often digress into a mad scramble of confusion about what to do, who to call and how to respond, especially to the media. But…
Touring and leasing processes have largely transformed to digital platforms to ensure social distancing, and onsite teams are learning on the fly which tech features best enhance personalization. Finding a new home is a personal…
One of the more permanent changes of the past year relates to technology in the workplace. The pandemic-induced lockdowns accelerated the digital transformation of business that was already underway, and real estate is no exception, especially…
On September 1, 2020, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) filed an order in the Federal Register to temporarily halt residential evictions to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. The order was formally published on Friday,…