The holidays are a great time to take advantage of all an apartment community has to offer! From decorating the common areas to hosting holiday-themed events, there are plenty of ways to get residents in the spirit of the season.“Resident experience…
Affordable-housing programs endeavor to ensure homeless and low-income families have access to housing. However, the waiting period to secure assistance can be problematic for those in need, especially when budget cuts (such as the 2013 government…
The rental housing industry has been pushed to find creative solutions and leverage technology to ensure they have the things they need—when they need them. Supply chain issues have remained a problem throughout the U.S. in nearly every…
The data that property management companies collect can be extremely valuable on the black market, and with ransomware attacks becoming increasingly common, it’s even more important to manage this risk.  Disclaimer: The information supplied…
The risks and costs of ignoring renters insurance compliance are far too great to not have the attention of rental housing providers.  Many renters live without renters insurance – all operators know it happens. Whether a renter cancels a…
Shelters to Shutters takes an innovative approach to addressing homelessness and staffing shortages across the rental housing industry.  There is a solution for every challenge and sometimes a singular solution can solve multiple challenges…
To attract and retain pet lovers, forward-thinking operators are taking a wide-ranging approach that includes the elimination of breed and weight restrictions, the installation of onsite pet amenities and the support of animal organizations …
Property managers are reporting higher instances of fraud during the pandemic, resulting in much needed defenses. The uptick in apartment rental application fraud, where prospective residents use fake financial  documents to inflate their…
Executive Summary The apartment market experienced a plunge in demand during the third quarter of 2022, as new household formation froze, and uncertainty increased in the face of ongoing inflationary pressure and concerns of another economic…