A Chicago-based freelance writer since 1989, Jefftrey Steele has written on real estate for more than three decades. His real estate writing has appeared in the Chicago Tribune, Barron's, Modern Luxury, HouseLogic, Forbes.com and many other publications. He has written for Multi-Housing News since 2009.
Innovation Triumphs in KTGY Award Winners
KTGY Group Inc. Architecture + Planning recently captured nine Gold Nugget Award design and planning competition Awards of Merit for seven of its projects.
Determining Rental Leniency in the Wake of a Foreclosure Boom
Over the past few years, many property management companies relaxed their screening standards. Their thinking was that thousands of long-time renters were victims of the last decade’s home mortgage mania.
The Necessity of Technology-Based Security
Property managers need to do more with less, without compromising service.
Matchmaking Software Technology with Your Goals
Investing in new tools pays off when the software is aligned with your goals. Determining back-end analytics, then, is crucial.
The Complexities of Managing Maximum Revenue
To stay on the cusp of revenue management, technology can help one consider supply, demand, price sensitivity, seasonality, expiration, renewals and a multitude of other statistical factors.
Do Renters Really Like to Pay Rent Online?
Research indicates residents want to pay rent online, but not many renters actually do.
Defending Your Virtual Reputation
Use online reviews to gauge your community’s performance—and fine-tune a response strategy
Greening Our Cities
Future legislation is likely to change the way the multifamily industry operates
Leasing: There’s an App for That
The launch of Apple’s iPad is changing the way apartment communities do business