The third quarter is a busy time for resident transition. Effective observation, resident interaction and good note-taking make all the difference.
Third quarter is the busiest season for many apartment operators, as people shop for new housing,…
Several notices of importance related to the Fair Housing Act (FHA) were issued recently by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), covering new protections for victims of harassment, survivors of domestic violence and guidance…
The amenities arms race continues. With more new communities coming online than ever before, keeping pace as an owner and operator feels impossible.
But a little creativity and the use of unique third-party services can go a long way to staying…
A different way of thinking about the features and benefits that enhance resident life.
“Take me to your favorite places.”
That request, made six years ago, led Lucy Jones, President of Columbus, Ga.-based Woodruff Property Management…
Gigabit Internet is the next big thing in multifamily technology. Is Google Fiber the leader, or poised to step aside?
When Google Fiber launched in Kansas City in 2012, the company promised lightning fast Internet speeds. How fast exactly?…
Facebook no longer cares about a return on investment for companies that use its platform—unless they pay for the right to be on your feed.
The reason that Facebook has become such a powerful and important social media outlet is its wide reach…
Sustainability in Affordable Housing
An examination of how sustainability initiatives help one firm drive ROI for affordable housing investors.
When it comes to effective apartment housing property management, it’s no secret that…
From neutral to bold, from classic to trendy, color is more than just a hue. Designers and marketers should take heed of this insight and advice from some of the industry’s leading color specialists.
When Choosing Colors, Keep Your ‘Poise…
Jim McGinley, Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer, Monogram Realty Trust, discusses his company’s strategies behind Transit-Oriented Development (TOD).
What types of markets work best for transit-oriented development?
Nouvelle…
Keep the home fires burning with this guidance for waterproofing masonry chimneys.
In a hypothetical list of the most taken-for-granted parts of an apartment community, it’s a guarantee that chimneys are at or near the top.
Chimneys tend…