Given the surging popularity of apartment living and the ever-growing consumer trend of e-commerce, the rental housing industry is in the prime position to help dictate the way packages are delivered to residential customers.That was the finding of…
As the cycle lengthens, many developers and investors are seeking to build portfolios that are resilient and can weather a possible downturn.Student housing has offered cap rates on par with traditional multifamily housing – which remains the…
Q: I am replacing some rotted pressure-treated 4x4 fenceposts on my property. Why do some posts rot and others do not? I cannot see any rhyme or reason for this. How can I avoid this trouble?The issue of rotting posts lies in their tree growth rings…
Eviction affects more than residents and operators, it impacts entire communities. That said, a leading affordable housing nonprofit has found a solution that benefits everyone.A chain reaction happens when someone is evicted — lives are upturned,…
Are basic, simple fonts what wins the day for Millennials?Traditional, legacy serif fonts are not winning the day among Millennials, according to The Cut online magazine.It writes, “Millennials Have Killed the Serif,” scolding the many fashion…
Providing nearby health services rates highly among residents.With a trend toward “healthy lifestyles” for apartment residents, Beacon Hills Apartments added an onsite mobile medical service bus. Mobile medical service is a new concept in…
Certainly, the delay of capital gains to 2026 is an attractive element of an Opportunity Zone investment.Opportunity Zones present an enormous opportunity to realize important public policy goals for stimulating investment in much-needed housing in…
Technology continues to play an increasing role in improving student housing’s most chaotic season.It’s September. The air is cooling, lending crisp edges to warm days. Pumpkin spice is sneaking back onto menus everywhere. Football season is…
Dr. Ben Carson visits Yarco Management’s St. Michael’s Veterans Center apartment community in Kansas CityI was privileged to interview Chairman of the Apartment Association of Kansas City (AAKC) Dennis Watts about his experience of meeting with U.S…
1. PlanThis seems basic. And we know the saying about fail to plan, then plan to fail. Make an agenda or outline of all the hot-button topics to cover. Practice reciting each topic and make notes. You’ll kick yourself after class for getting…