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…
From massive binders and reams of paper to DocuSign and virtual apartment walk-throughs, technology has shifted the leasing process at warp speed. New processes and software have streamlined the renter journey, allowing consultants and leasing teams…
Recently, the courts, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and federal policymakers have taken an interest in the rental housing industry’s use of revenue management tools. Considering this increased scrutiny of the industry, it is important to…
Haven Realty Capital, a privately held real estate investment and operating firm focused on single-family developments, and the real estate investment platform of J.P. Morgan announced a $1 billion build-to-rent (BTR) joint venture with $415 million…
Winter weather predictions can be tricky, but you never want to be unprepared. Here are four steps to ensure your apartment community will remain safe for residents and staff members, no matter what type of inclement weather blows your way:1. Have…
After years lagging other service industries in terms of technology adoption, multifamily is rapidly approaching tech saturation. Property teams are now inundated with processes and technology designed to create efficiencies. Now, operators are…
Property managers can help residents and their communities handle hoarding before it gets out of control, but they must be proactive in the effort.  Reality TV shows have brought hoarding into public consciousness. Viewers can well imagine…