units March 2023
the Magazine of the National Apartment Association
2023 Spring Leasing Preview
Units MagazinesInflation and rent growth have cooled slightly, but the demand for renting quality apartments has not. Here are some leasing trends multifamily executives have seen—some new, some already well-established.
The first quarter of 2023 is nearly closed, and the rental housing industry is…
FEATURES
The 118th Congress Convenes While Republicans took control of the U.S. House of Representatives in early 2023 as expected, no one foresaw the razor-thin four-seat majority (222–213). In the…
The evolving role of the leasing consultant.
The role of the leasing consultant had long remained “old school,” with a focus on single properties at a time, onsite human interaction and paper…
Exploring how the continued evolution of the remote work phenomenon is affecting the design and management of rental housing.
When the pandemic spurred apartment residents to learn to efficiently…
IN THIS ISSUE
Brand loyalty must be more than a simple retention program, it must be seen as a critical component of the customer experience commitment so residents become customers for life.
Consumers regularly…
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Headlines about significant job layoffs are appearing almost daily as the country moves into 2023 with “recession” on many minds.Workforce reductions have mostly been in the technology industry, but…
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Increased wages and enhanced benefits aren’t the only things driving team member retention.
Recruiting and hiring talent has grown into an exceedingly exhausting and tedious task in the current…
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NAA’s Diversity Leadership Program (DLP) provides up to 15 individuals of diverse backgrounds an opportunity to develop as rental housing industry…
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To highlight the good – and often silent – charitable work of the rental housing industry, the National Apartment Association (NAA) has launched a new video detailing The Power of Giving Back. The…
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Former National Apartment Association Chair of the Board of Directors Mike Gorman CPM, CCIM, CAPS, is once again being celebrated. Gorman has eclipsed the 40-year anniversary mark with Edward Rose…
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On January 25, the White House announced a number of actions to advance President Biden’s housing agenda, which are intended to protect renters and promote rental affordability. Key actions include…
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Maryland is not the only place considering rent control legislation as the new year begins. Connecticut and Boston, Massachusetts are both seeing advocate efforts to enact the policy. Fortunately,…
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Tyler Heckaman • Director of Land Acquisition • EDEN Multifamily • Miami
EDEN Multifamily has hired Tyler Heckaman as Director…
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The Cottages of Cypresswood in Spring, Texas are NAA's 2022 Excellence Awards Small Community of the Year.
The Cottages of Cypresswood will take you back to the good ol’ days with its rustic charm…
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Q: One of my residents is requesting a grab bar for the shower or tub. What do I need to get and how do I install it safely?
A: This is a subject that is surfacing more and more as our…
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