units November 2022

the Magazine of the National Apartment Association

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Although 2021 was a banner year for the rental housing industry, challenges loom large in 2022.

Coming off a year in which the apartment industry arguably turned in its best performance on record, owners and operators are facing more challenges in 2022. Persistent inflation…

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FEATURES

From lifestyle services to guest suites, investigating the amenities and offerings that improve resident experience and retention as well as enhance the bottom line. Developers, owners and managers…
Photographs courtesy of CGI+ Should multifamily owners and operators try to market to this transient segment of the population?  The notion of living somewhere exotic and inexpensive while…
Multifamily housing communities are adopting electric vehicle charging strategies to get ahead of inevitable demand. Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in multifamily housing have transitioned…

IN THIS ISSUE

Centralized leasing has become quite the multifamily buzzword, but operators have different perspectives of what it actually means. What exactly is being centralized? Traditionally, centralized…
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According to a survey done by the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF), “The Future of Citizen Engagement: What Americans Want from Congress & How Members Can Build Trust,” 95% of Members of…
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In today’s multifamily landscape, the demand for 100% connectivity is as ubiquitous as running water. Here’s how owners and operators are keeping pace with their connectivity infrastructure…
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Retaining maintenance team members drives property performance, resident satisfaction and renewal rates. In the face of ongoing labor challenges, the rental housing industry quickly discovered the…
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Together NAA and IREM have partnered to produce a new benchmarking tool, Income/Expense IQ. The 2021 Income/Expense IQ, which covers 2021 financials, is now available for purchase. The data in the…
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Apartment homes in mixed-use buildings have grown exponentially in 10 years, resulting in a post-pandemic world where residents can live, work and play under one roof. Apartment home numbers in…
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Q: Can you provide some preventive maintenance guidance for heating and air conditioning units?  A: Heating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems should be inspected at least twice a year or at…
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Fogelman Properties, Memphis, Tenn.  Kim Young (l), Vice President of Shared Services Josh Siddon (r), First Vice President of Information Technology Fogelman Properties announced the…
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