On May 30, 2023, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released a Request for Input (RFI) on tenant protections for enterprise-backed multifamily properties. Responses are due July 31 and will likely inform future rulemaking applicable to…
Is there an outdoor space in your apartment community thats not getting much use? Consider doing something completely new with it to jazz up the overall look of the community and give residents more ways to gather and bond.
Recently, decision-…
On May 30, 2023, the National Apartment Association (NAA) and the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) submitted a joint comment letter in response to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)’s…
Monthly rent growth continues at a slower pace heading into the summer months. The June 2023 Apartment List National Rent Report witnessed a 0.5% climb during the month of May.Year-over-year (YoY) growth at 0.9% is also at its slowest pace since…
A new report from RentCafe highlights the expanding build-to-rent (BTR) sector. There were more than 14,500 new BTR homes completed in 2022, which is a 47% increase from 2021. And there are nearly 45,000 BTR homes under construction.There were more…
CPI, Latest Release, May 2023
Both headline and core CPI met analysts’ expectations, with the headline number up 4.1% year-over-year on a seasonally adjusted basis, its lowest level in more than two years. Core CPI remained much…
Do you feel like you are doing a good job as a property manager, but your bosses and residents don’t seem to afford you the respect you deserve? If so, your communication skills might need some work.
In a post on PropertyManager.com, Marc…
Internet connectivity is essential for everyone, yet of the more than 30% of U.S. residents who live in apartments and multifamily units, 50% report experiencing network issues, according to Parks Associates. In addition, lining up the service with…
Envolve LLC continued its Resident Lunch Program during the first quarter of 2023. The initiative started in 2020 and made stops in Texas and Memphis, Tenn.“It’s another concrete way for us to demonstrate our company tagline of ‘Making Communities…
Shelters to Shutters is now Entryway. The rebranding of the nonprofit organization, which provides the rental housing industry with pre-screened and trained talent, took place in early June."The rebranding to Entryway signifies the evolution of our…