One Chicago community is giving a local chef a year of free rent to conduct onsite catered events and cooking demonstrations.Sous kitchens are relatively common in luxury apartments. But Magellan Development Group’s Gallery on Wells apartment…
Email is just one way that student housing firms are preparing students for move-in. Find out what other tools they will be using.During the past few weeks, a new crop of students has flooded into off-campus housing in many markets around the…
Opening lines of communication with local service providers can benefit your community in many ways.Last month, we discussed the importance of a community outreach calendar. When planning that calendar, do not forget to add your local municipal…
Peak hurricane season is here. After a historic disaster at this time last year, Houston’s apartment industry has some perspective on preparation that could pay big dividends if a disastrous storm descends onto your area.On August 27, 2017,…
Over 8,700 rental housing jobs were available during August, representing 34 percent of the broader real estate sector and a return to more normal levels following the late-spring and early summer search frenzy. In the spotlight this month is…
Understanding marketing-channel effectiveness is only one benefit to figuring out how your prospects find you.I was recently reading a blog from a leading call center and customer relationship management (CRM) software company where they shared some…
Exorbitant fees for routine wear and tear and a rude onsite staff are only two of the reasons behind a bad move out. Find out what the others are.When residents move out of your apartment community, you want them to leave on a happy note with…
The legalization of marijuana is spreading rapidly throughout the United States, both for recreational and medical use. Several states will be dealing with the issue either legislatively or at the ballot box in the upcoming year. Oklahoma joins 30…
A recent study finds that the majority of property management companies have been affected by fraud, but due to the emerging nature of the problem, they are not well equipped to manage the issue.There is growing concern among property management…
One company cut its property management staff turnover by nearly 21 percent compared to its historic average. Find out how it happened.As head of The NRP Group’s property management division, I oversee 472 employees. One of the biggest challenges I…