The Great Recession, which brought millions of people into apartments, reshaped the way the industry invests, builds and underwrites assets.When Steve Fifield thinks back 10 years, one number—167,000—stands out.Fifield, Founder and CEO of Fifield…
Working as an off-campus student housing community assistant provides students with an effective path into property management.American Campus Communities (ACC) is one of many such operators that employ an assistant, and approximately two-thirds of…
Coed housing, communal and private spaces, study styles and technology are changing the game for student housing operators.The evolving needs and expectations of today’s student is influencing the design of university housing across the nation. The…
A tour of “affordable” apartments in the Charlotte market gave local public officials a new perspective on its area’s housing situation.If you’re a regular units Magazine reader, you’re no stranger to the conversation concerning the top tiers of the…
Ensuring that communities are up to date on current design trends is a key component to attracting and retaining residents.While it’s not practical to constantly update expensive items such as cabinets and appliances, paint can make a dramatic…
In 2009 and 2010, debt stopped flowing to apartment developers. After a slowdown of a couple of years, rental demand and a return of construction debt and equity brought the apartment construction market back from the brink. With plenty of demand…
A decade after the financial crisis, many key economic indicators give hope that American’s are back on their feet and are financially healthier. One metric trending up is the average FICO score, which in 2016 hit a record high of 699. While the sea…
How property managers can prepare for any situation.In the world of property management, it’s not enough to expect the unexpected. You need to prepare for it. From severe weather to power outages to unannounced resident parties that are getting a…
Welcoming your legislators to tour their local apartment communities is one of the best ways to connect with them as policymakers. Tours give legislators a hands-on experience of how the policies they will vote on have immediate and long-term…
Many companies believe they are providing superior customer experiences because they hit the mark on several key touch points. But what if many of those touch points are actually myths?Luke Williams examined that concept at the Entrata Summit 2018,…