Resident amenities are changing. By embracing technology, apartment operators can stay ahead of the curve.The days of community-wide amenities, such as pools and gyms, being enough to satisfy residents are waning. “We’re in the middle of an…
The official percentage of NAA dues that is non-deductible for income tax purposes in 2022 should be disclosed to your members on your applications and/or dues renewal statements. According to the lobbying deduction provisions of the Omnibus Budget…
The 2018 Hurricane season is already underway and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is forecasting a potential of 10 to 16 named storms in the Atlantic. Given the catastrophic damage that took place last year, leaving many…
States are beginning the process of implementing a new “income averaging” option that allows the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) to serve households earning up to 80 percent of area median income (AMI). This NAA/NMHC supported provision, which…
Technology can help maintenance become more efficient, but it requires an onsite cultural shift.Ask any apartment manager what their three biggest challenges are and it’s a good bet that finding qualified maintenance technicians will be on the list.…
Segmenting and targeting your audience and tracking the prospect journey are two good ways to maximize your marketing budget. But there are other steps you can take to ensure that you are operating at peak efficiency.A marketer’s job has never been…
Your residents are not just departing because of a rent increase or because they want to buy a home. Find out why they leave and what you can do about it.For property managers, the ultimate prize is getting a resident to renew their lease.Multiple…
Even if your company is not investing in the accelerator space, there are ways to stay on top of new technologies that can help improve your business.Through its participation in accelerators and seed stage technology investing, Waterton…
Regardless of when the owner meets the community manager during the hiring process, the encounter will have great influence on who runs the property.Robert Murray, Senior Director of Asset Management for TruAmerica Multifamily, likes to meet the…
Former military members and their spouses can be great assets onsite.Want to fill your labor void and help those who serve? Jonathan Nix, Senior Regional Human Resources Manager with Balfour Beatty Companies, has a solution—hire members of the…