units October 2022
the Magazine of the National Apartment Association
Making Affordable Housing Pencil Out
Units MagazinesEverybody wants more affordable housing—these companies make it work.
The need for more affordable housing is a constant refrain in the rental housing industry. The remedies include build-to-rent communities, inclusionary zoning, up-zoning,…
FEATURES
In Houston, one organization is finding ways to change the future of apartment living — one family at a time.
Housing providers come in all shapes and sizes, and some follow a more…
The buzz: “pretty premiums,” three-dog maximums and ensuring garage sizes big enough for full-size pick-up trucks.
The single-family home rental business has been around for years. Lately, it…
Off-campus housing — termed “purpose-built” — has become as varied as the students who attend, with seven favored features focused on health and wellness, cutting-edge technology, robust connectivity…
IN THIS ISSUE
Retaining current residents helps curb turn and marketing costs, builds a sense of community and limits the volume of new residents that teams will have to attract each year.
Apartment operators work…
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October is fire prevention month. Changing technology in cooking fire prevention is preserving property and saving lives.
Cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires,…
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Shorter video learning is all the rage in the apartment industry, especially when keeping professionals up-to-date on certain items.
Apartment companies are having a tough enough time with hiring,…
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How has apartment affordability changed since Q2 2021?
The Athens market has seen a significant gap between income growth and rent increases. Renters’ incomes increased nearly 20% since Q2 2021 while…
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In a legal victory spearheaded by the Northern Ohio Apartment Association, the Ohio Court of Appeals ruled on Thursday, August 11, that the Cleveland Housing Court did not have the authority to…
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RKW Residential increases its footprint in the Southeast with 13 new communities.RKW Residential has expanded its footprint throughout the Southeast. The company announced the 13-community portfolio…
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Q: We have double story townhouse-type units with the bedrooms upstairs. The residents say that the bedrooms always have a large temperature difference between the upper and lower floors. What do you…
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Dr. Eryn Mack Legette • Chief People Officer • TruAmerica Multifamily • Los Angeles
TruAmerica Multifamily has promoted Dr. Eryn Mack…
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Here are 10 things members of NAA’s Operations Committee are excited for this fall. Many events are centered around bringing communities together.
Local chef cook-off contest. Have a great…
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