Congress has focused on avoiding a potential government shutdown while continuing to work through and pass remaining individual appropriations bills. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.-4), now over a month on the job, has found himself beset by some…
The NAA Government Affairs team is continuing to work at a breakneck pace by advocating for our bipartisan industry priorities and strengthening relationships with Republican and Democratic members of Congress. To date, NAAPAC has disbursed over $…
Last Call! Don’t Miss Out on Winning Big in NAAPAC’s Holiday Sweepstakes! Time is running out to participate in the NAAPAC Holiday Sweepstakes, where one lucky participant will win a $2,000 gift card to Tiffany & Co. or another luxury…
2023 Election Results As a rule of thumb, off-year election results aren't the best predictor of future elections. Thus it's not clear what, if anything, we definitively learned about the upcoming 2024 election based on the results from these…
As of November 26, NAAPAC has raised approximately $1,080,000 and is 90% of the way towards its 2023 goal of $1.2 million. Suppliers are significant drivers of our fundraising success, as they have contributed nearly $492,000 and have well-surpassed…
The University Center in downtown Chicago, one of the largest student housing buildings in the United States, is up for sale. Called the “Superdorm,” the 1,729-bed, 18-story building houses students from Columbia College Chicago, DePaul…
Smart technology, and the benefits it brings to residents, property managers, and owner operators in the Multifamily industry, are here to stay. Here are just a few benefits that are becoming the norm. Operational efficiencies Streamlining…
After move-in, maintenance associates are the primary points of contact for residents. So, why do maintenance teams only receive customer service training as a reaction to negative reviews while office teams receive ongoing support.   By…
On the surface, preventive maintenance (PM) seems like a must-have, clear-cut solution for rental housing communities. Who wouldn’t want to extend the life of products throughout a property by regularly replacing filters and scheduling additional…
Rent growth continues to be in negative territory. The December 2023 Apartment List National Rent Report marks four straight months of declines with median rent falling 0.9%. Year-over-year rent growth is also negative, down 1.1%. This is in stark…