Lower unemployment rates, resulting from a booming labor market, have heightened the challenge of keeping onsite staff in apartment communities. The average multifamily community has a 32 percent employee turnover rate, according to the National…
UPDATE: Chicago has fully reopened, including McCormick Place, our venue for Apartmentalize. This welcome news means everyone who wants to join us August 31 to September 2, can attend our first in-person meeting since June 2019. It’s going to be…
For the multifamily housing industry, investing in PropTech seems like a viable hedge against disruption.Real Estate Technology Ventures (RETV), the first industry-backed, early-stage venture fund bridging the gap between real estate tech companies…
In San Francisco, there are a number of obstacles to housing production.San Francisco's housing shortage problem is much larger than market-rate housing, reports Bisnow's Dean Boerner."S.F. has about 30 colleges and universities and not nearly…
At one large SEC school, local officials seek to put a hold on student housing development.In Auburn, Ala., city officials are concerned about the expansion of student housing and are seeking to curb new development, according to WTVM's Jordyn…
The apartment industry reached record highs in both deal volume and pricing in 2019, according to Real Capital Analytics. But things would have been even better in the fourth quarter if the New York transaction market had not collapsed."New rent…
Milos Kozomora  •  Vice President of Asset Management  •  29th Street Capital  •  Chicago Milos Kozomora has joined 29th Street Capital as the Vice President of Asset Management. Kozomora will oversee the firm's…
Apartment operators have focused for years on implementing technologies that optimize the resident experience. Solutions such as online portals and mobile apps that allow users to conveniently pay their rent, make service requests and…
1. Refreshing WaterOffering refreshments doesn't have to be expensive, but details do matter. Encourage your prospective residents and residents to up their daily fluid intake with fresh water. Purchase a water dispenser to place in your leasing…
1. Mission-inspired programsGiving people a purpose and the opportunity to serve others helps build stronger communities and brands. Mission-inspired programs give back to the surrounding community by creating opportunities for residents to…