units April 2025

the Magazine of the National Apartment Association

How Experts Are Inspired

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Inspiration comes from demographics of an area, what’s important historically about the neighborhood, if there are views, nature and a host of other factors that can set each property apart from others.

Where do developers, property…

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FEATURES

The industry has choices. One made by all is location: From investors, developers and owners-operators to property management companies and residents, each segment of the multifamily housing industry…
Part 1 of this article appeared in the March 2025 issue of units Magazine. Resident satisfaction comes from different places and can change based on numerous factors. Included in this are…
Going beyond the three Rs. Remember when recycling used to be fun? Local high schoolers would gather a few hundred milk jugs, and everyone would feel good about how the younger generation was saving…

IN THIS ISSUE

Former Sec. Fudge and former U.S. Rep. Stivers of Ohio to lead housing coalition. Former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Marcia L. Fudge and former U.S. Representative Steve…
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The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has issued a three-month pause on its directive imposing three new federally mandated landlord and tenant requirements on covered multifamily properties…
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New research conducted by economists from MetroSight – sponsored by the National Apartment Association (NAA) and the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) – reveals that overregulation could…
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U.S. Apartment Market   In the last quarter of 2024, the apartment market exhibited significant shifts, with annual absorption surpassing new supply by 11.7%. Annual absorption reached…
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Executive Summary The Q4 2024 Apartment Labor Market Dynamics report analyzes apartment job postings data, labor market demand and supply trends and year-over-year changes in advertised…
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The Q4 2024 Apartment Labor Market Dynamics report analyzes apartment job postings data, labor market demand and supply trends and year-over-year changes in advertised salaries at both national and…
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Multifamily access control technologies have transformed the simple act of unlocking a door — from metal keys to phone apps and from key logbooks to digital audit trails. As technology evolves, what’…
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In these ever-changing times, one constant cornerstone of regulatory compliance remains: The federal Fair Housing Act of 1968. Recognizing its enduring significance, the National Apartment…
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Marcie Williams   •   Chief Strategy Officer   •   The Bainbridge Companies   •   Charlotte, N.C. The Bainbridge Companies has expanded its…
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Q: I am planning for my apartment building’s spring cleaning this year by considering installing ceiling fans in my units. Come summertime, this should help my residents keep cool and save…
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