units July 2023
the Magazine of the National Apartment Association
Maker Spaces Can Make the Difference
Units MagazinesWhile not new to the industry, these hands-on spaces are becoming more prevalent and can improve leasing and resident satisfaction.
During the height of the pandemic, apartment dwellers who were working at home but felt like their walls were closing in on them relished the…
FEATURES
From EV charging stations to legislation, a variety of market forces are affecting parking at apartment communities.
Decades ago, it was thought the future would bring flying cars or ones that could…
See how Lendlease Communities is making residents feel at home through vast amenity offerings.
No amenities are disappearing because of the pandemic: Lendlease Communities’ privatized military…
IN THIS ISSUE
A brief overview of NAA’s Fair Housing resources, including two newly updated toolkits, as well as a summary of webinars, all focused on achieving compliance.
On four successive Thursdays, the…
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Market rent declined 0.9% in Q1 2023.
While the rent-to-income (RTI) ratio is back below 30% in the U.S., a new report says residents should expect to spend one-third of their income on rent.…
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More than 10,000 affordable apartments are being preserved thanks to a $1.2 billion acquisition. The Community Development Trust (CDT) along with The Michaels Organization and Goldman Sachs Urban…
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Equity Group Investments Chairman Sam Zell has passed away at the age of 81. Zell was also Chairman of Equity LifeStyle Properties, Equity Residential and Equity Commonwealth. “Sam’s insatiable…
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Montana has become the latest state to preempt rent control after Governor Gianforte signed SB 105 into law on May 1, 2023. This legislation prohibits local governments from exercising “any power to…
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The House Financial Services Committee passed the Yes In My Backyard (YIMBY) Act, H.R. 3507, by a vote of 48-0 Thursday, May 16. This NAA-backed priority bill will encourage localities to…
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Social media plays large role in RPM Careers Week 2023.
Residential Property Management (RPM) Careers Week held April 17-21, 2023, was a momentous success. Thank you to each one of you who…
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From December 2022 to February 2023, the National Apartment Association (NAA) commissioned ndp | analytics to conduct interviews with housing providers and developers from three different…
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Jesselyn Hayes • Vice President of Sales • Tour24 • Boston
Tour24 announced Jesselyn Hayes has been promoted to Vice President of Sales.…
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