How to benefit using AI. Incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) and various technologies into the rental housing industry has empowered communities to more effectively and efficiently serve their residents and teams. The transformations both…
Secondary and tertiary markets attract multifamily housing development for affordability, job opportunities, amenities, space and easy living. If the pandemic and recovery have taught any lessons about what constitutes an appealing multifamily…
Values, mission, empathy and transparency among top factors of corporate world. Culture is critical at all levels of operations. But now more than ever before, connected teams are the foundation of any organization and the building blocks of…
Each year, NAA’s Excellence Awards, the “Excels,” recognize excellence and leadership in the rental housing industry. The Excels celebrate communities, industry professionals and affiliated apartment associations who make unique contributions to the…
Q: I have just finished a rehab on my rental unit including painting, fixtures, wall plates, ceiling pot lights, etc.  The place looks great. But it still looks unfinished, and I can’t put my finger on it. Any help with finishing touches? …
The University of Connecticut is located in the small town of Mansfield, Connecticut. In early September, the Mansfield Planning and Zoning Commission passed a nine-month moratorium on new apartment community development. The purpose of this freeze…
Avanath Capital Management, Irvine, Calif.  Kat Flowers   •   Vice President, Education and Program Development  Matt Race    •   Vice President, Building Services  Carly Stevenson…
On November 17, 2023, President Joe Biden signed a second continuing resolution (CR), extending government funding and avoiding a shutdown. The “two-tier” CR included two separate funding deadlines:  The first bill funds four federal…
On November 8, 2023, the National Apartment Association (NAA) hosted the latest installment of its Advocacy and Legal Webinar (ALW) series. Some key takeaways include:  Federal Legislative Update: Jodie Anderson, Director of Government…
The Big Picture Easing rent prices across the country - continuing to soften from the summer peak - dominated many stories this week. Other notable pieces covered rental supply shortages and industry trends as 2024…