The new ENERGY STAR® certification for multifamily recognizes and validates commitment to sustainability.Apartment owners and managers have a new tool to use in their pursuit of increased value through energy efficiency. In November of 2014, the U.S…
Roses are red, violets are blue, we love the residential property management (RPM) industry, and so do you! February is RPM Careers Month, and we hope you have been busy spreading the love about our booming industry and RPMcareers.orgthe National…
Now that RPMcareers.org has been launched, many of you have started putting your job opportunities there. Follow these job-posting tips from John Cullens, CEO of ApartmentCareers.com and an expert in residential property management (RPM) industry…
I hope your year is off to a great start.Efforts to grow NAA membership began full-speed ahead in January with our announcement of a new affiliate: The California Rental Housing Association (CalRHA). CalRHA is comprised of eight local California…
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Properly preparing soil, using native plants, capturing rainwater, reducing pruning and mowing less often all positively contribute to a community's appearance and bottom line.While cabbages are great in slaws and other delectable dishes, they are…
On Tuesday, April 7, apartment industry members nationwide gathered with friends and colleagues to celebrate the first annual National Multifamily Day. With the support of supplier partners, affiliates across the country participated in the…
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is at its heart and in theory intended to protect consumers from unfair financial services practices. Sounds great, right? Well, in 2012, the watchdog set its sights on debt collection, which should give…
Think pests were left out in the cold last winter?
As temperatures warm, pests may come back around. Spring is the perfect time to spruce up a community's exterior and reduce the potential for pest activity.
Landscaping plays a major…
When maintenance efforts become too much, turn off the water.Water features have always been a popular outdoor amenity for apartments and are great ways to draw attention while also causing a splash. Like everything else, however, they have a…