Coed housing, communal and private spaces, study styles and technology are changing the game for student housing operators.The evolving needs and expectations of today’s student is influencing the design of university housing across the nation. We’…
The growing crisis of employee burnout and record-breaking turnover in the rental-housing industry prompted the National Apartment Association’s study to identify the status of employee mental and emotional wellbeing, the impact on personal and…
Across the industry, student housing firms see value in keeping their student staffers. Find out how some leading companies are making the pitch to keep them on board.The Preiss Company (TPCO) prides itself on organic growth. It will not hire new…
Residents won’t admit they poured grease down the drain, but threaten to bill them for the repair costs, and it usually won’t happen again.This much we know: Many people like bacon.But when cooking it at home, a lot will pour the bacon grease down…
In a conversation with GlobeSt, NAA’s Bob Pinnegar highlights the dangers of rent control and outlines possible affordability solutions.In the battle to keep apartment rents affordable, rent control is not a good option Robert Pinnegar, president…
By hosting regularly scheduled community events brimming with “great food” and making an effort to greet each resident by their name, apartment operators can earn great reviews.For property teams, it is delightful to receive a four- or five-…
As service amenities grow in popularity, technology takes a back seat.If you want to invest in smart-homes, access control is usually a good place to start. But the driver may not necessarily a resident’s technology preferences.“A lot of residents…
The President and CEO of the National Apartment Association, Bob Pinnegar, met with LIVE Denver partners this week, to discuss the first of its kind, affordable housing program. LIVE Denver is a two-year pilot program built through public-…
Trick-or-treating is a staple, but there are other things you can do to foster community spirit on Oct 31.For kids (and some adults), Halloween offers an opportunity to dress up, eat candy and meet neighbors.For apartment operators, it offers…
The apartment industry marked 2017 with slowing rent growth, a healthy amount of new supply and the leveling of occupancy rates. Data varied across U.S. Census Bureau surveys, but a common thread was a slowing in rental household formation (…