units May 2026
the Magazine of the National Apartment Association
What’s Afoot in 2026
What excites experts most about the current year in design trends, community planning and adjustments in operations.
Lobbies as loungey gathering hubs, workspaces with private podcast and conference call rooms, fitness trails with activity stations…
FEATURES
Multifamily housing communities are leaning into P3s to get deals done, in market-rate and affordable housing communities.
Public-private partnerships, also known as P3s, are proving to…
The multifamily housing industry can be broken down into different business needs. Hear from five women throughout the rental housing sphere, who are building and supporting rental housing operations…
Gradual, sharp increases in insurance costs affecting owners and operators of rental housing.
Being proactive to prevent fluctuations in coverage and predict the future of the multifamily…
IN THIS ISSUE
Proper crisis communication planning can lead to accurate and timely information for the community and neighborhood.
Not all unexpected scenarios property managers navigate and communicate…
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The Big Picture
States and local governments throughout the nation are actively proposing legislation designed to deter or outright prohibit the use of revenue management software. These…
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By The Numbers: Industry Giving
Across the country, rental housing providers give back to their local communities. Key findings from NAA's most recent Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Survey…
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Across the U.S. economy, inflation during the past few years has forced a repricing of goods, labor and risk. While much of the early focus centered on consumer…
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While national averages show strong upward movement, metro-level data reveals something more important: Insurance volatility is highly localized. Some markets experienced moderate…
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During the National Apartment Association’s (NAA) 2026 Advocate conference, nearly 900 attendees - including almost 200 newcomers - walked the halls of Capitol Hill and the Grand Hyatt in Washington…
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Tech, AI backdrop of rental housing executive leadership conference.
Cultivate delivers a unique experience that separates itself from other similar rental housing gatherings. This…
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Enhance leasing compliance and delivery with NAA Click & Lease, trusted by 25,000 properties.
Legal Compliance: NAA Click & Lease forms are reviewed and updated annually after…
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A weeklong celebration of those who make the rental housing industry run.
This year’s RPM Careers Week was dedicated to honoring the professionals whose commitment drives the rental housing…
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Lisa Hurd • President • The RADCO Companies • Atlanta
The RADCO Companies announced the promotion of Lisa R. Hurd to…
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Q: I want to install some low-voltage lighting in the courtyard of my apartment building, and I need some advice. Wired or solar powered?
A: Solar looks so attractive,…
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More than 100 educational sessions are scheduled for New Orleans.
The largest, most important gathering of rental housing professionals is only weeks away. 2026 Apartmentalize lands…
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How smart, connected living drives renter loyalty and satisfaction.
Catering to today’s digital-first residents, most multifamily housing communities have adopted a tech-forward leasing…
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