For the first time ever, RealPage reports negative apartment demand in a third quarter.Apartment demand in the third quarter of 2022 plunged, continuing the pullback in demand that was seen in Q2. This is the first time in the 30-year history of…
If the goal is to meet customers where they are – whether it’s online, via chatbot or in person – teams must be prepared and equipped to keep pace. PropTech has exploded in multifamily housing, providing an opportunity to transform lean teams…
NAA's Bob Pinnegar reviews eco-friendly trends in the rental housing industry in a recent Washington Post column.National Apartment Association President & CEO Bob Pinnegar reviewed different sustainability trends at apartment communities in a…
Finding sustainable solutions that deliver measurable results, then duplicating them across the portfolio, is essential to maximizing ROI.   Sustainability initiatives were gaining traction prior to the pandemic but took a temporary…
Increased demand for EV charging is just around the corner; owners and management companies must be prepared for the potential uptick of EVs at communities. As climate change continues to alter the environment, people are becoming more…
Digested from “Millennials Investing in Rental Properties”The New York Times (11/20/15) Prevost, LisaMillennials, often touted as being reluctant to become homeowners, are snapping up single-family homes. But they’re using them as investments, not…
It’s a truism in property management. The Move-In/Move-Out (MIMO) process never gets easy, no matter how many times you do it. Especially if your property still uses traditional locks and physical keys. With these albatrosses, managers and staff can…
For property managers everywhere, ROI always rises to the top as a key performance indicator. After all, ensuring that every expenditure you make is profitable is paramount to success in any business. Traditional locks and keys may seem like the…
CPI, Latest Release, September 2022    Once again, the latest inflation figures were greater than consensus forecasts, with headline CPI increasing 8.2% year-over-year on a seasonally adjusted basis. Core CPI, which excludes volatile…