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When a Resident Starts Shopping Around, You Lose Control of the Renewal
Although it sounds hard-nosed, your biggest advantage in renewing residents may be their lack of knowledge of what else is out there.
Paying the Rent vs. Paying for Health Care: A Painful Tradeoff
The recently released annual County Health Rankings emphasizes the undeniable connection between health and housing: How long and how well we live depends on where we live.
Talent Retention: 4 Tips for Affordable Housing
High turnover rates at affordable communities lead to repetitive training and service inconsistencies. Retaining talent minimizes both problems and paves the way for success. Here are some suggestions.
Service Animals vs. Assistance Animals: Know the Difference
Failing to understand the distinction between these two terms could result in costly and risky unintended consequences.
5 Ideas for Throwing a Game of Thrones Party at Your Apartment Community
Are you ready for the final season? Of course you are! Here are some fun suggestions for a themed resident event.
Positive Review Peril: 5 Steps to an Authentic Online Story
Human nature tells us a little skepticism is bound to seep in when something seems too good to be true.
Happy National Puppy Day!
Pets with wealthy owners have a lifestyle that would make most of us envious. If you’re a property owner or manager, here’s a list of dog-friendly amenities that would convince any resident to stay forever.
‘Mom…Mom…Mom!!’ ‘Not Now, Honey, I’m Talking to the Leasing Agent!’
From the perspective of kids, apartment hunting is painfully boring. So when they flip out, you lose the parent’s attention. Here’s how to avoid losing a prospective resident, too.
Lease Renewals: 5 Tips for Property Managers
When you know that good residents are staying in place, you can save time and money. Cut costs on searching for new residents and turning units. Save time on tours, interviews and paperwork. Business becomes easier with more renewals, and these practical tips can secure them.
6 Ways to Empower Women in Real Estate
Although women are making major strides in real estate, there is much more work ahead. We feature this still-timely commentary as MHN celebrates Women’s History Month.