Brought to you by:Technology has dramatically changed the way people carry out day-to-day tasks and interact at an unprecedented rate. Today, renters expect to be able to shop for a new apartment the same way they shop for groceries on Amazon or…
Debt expands, while equity consolidates.The apartment industry isn't hurting for cash."There is a tremendous amount of liquidity [available for apartments], and banks are a big part of that," said Ralph Pace, Executive Vice President and Northwest…
To avoid concessions, student housing managers must get a handle on leasing earlier in the season.In the past, student housing managers may have been able to look at the previous year's rents, increase them 3 percent and get ready for move-ins. But…
Construction problems don't have to sabotage a community's reputation. Some tips on how to save the day.When construction issues delayed the opening of Aspire Tucson, a Dinerstein Co. student housing community at the University of Arizona, the…
The bill is an important step in NAA's legislative agenda to address the housing affordability crisis.The House of Representatives passed legislation this week supported by the National Apartment Association (NAA) that would reduce barriers to…
Over 14,000 jobs were available in January, accounting for 41.2 percent of the real estate sector. The five areas driving open positions were Kansas City, Austin, Raleigh, Nashville and Indianapolis. This month's spotlight highlights the…
Primary Residence is an in-depth look at housing policy and its critical importance for voters in Democratic primary states, in the lead up to the 2020 Presidential election. In this edition, we speak with Tommy Herbert, Manager of Government…
As of December 2019, the national unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, the lowest level since 1969, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But unfortunately, low unemployment and continued industry growth have conspired to make recruitment a big…
NAA and NMHC submitted comments to HUD today outlining suggested improvements to the Section 8 rental assistance program that would increase market-rate property owner participation, thereby creating more housing opportunities for low-income renters…
By the end of 2019, the apartment labor market delivered a strong performance. Demand for apartments reached record levels during the year, with secondary markets Denver, Austin, San Antonio, and Raleigh in the lead with the highest demand for…