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Does it Make Dollars and Sense? Examining the Costs of Building Technology
With the growing use of smart-home technologies, mobile-based resident communications and AI, the buy-vs.-build question is coming up in the C-suite, especially with budget season around the corner.
Winter Is Coming!
While residents are still enjoying their last cocktails around the community’s pool, property managers should begin preparing for the cold season. Here’s a small inventory of what your main concerns should be at the beginning of September.
Serena Williams and the Importance of an Equal Dress Code
The president of the French Tennis Federation announced that there would be changes to the dress code in response to Williams wearing a catsuit. Why this has been causing controversy, and why you should be careful about your community dress code, as well.
Back-to-School Events for Greater Resident Satisfaction
To help student housing properties get the maximum value from their amenities, as a property manager you should organize different activities that will lead to more engagement.
Emotional-Support Animals and Community Pet Policies
Even if a community has a strict no-pet policy, emotional support animals are an exception. Here’s what you need to know.
Major Changes That Have Impacted the Industry Over the Last Five Years
The industry’s most dramatic changes have come about recently.
How Can Cities Address the Affordable Housing Crisis
Cities have many tools available to them, which if used correctly can have a significant positive effect on the affordable housing market.
Lead Management in a Hyper-Connected World
Today’s Generation Z and Millennial prospects expect real-time communication options such as texting and online chat. It’s all about mobile access and speed. Here’s how to keep up.
How Can Property Managers Use IGTV
After launching its Instagram Stories a while ago, Facebook created a full-screen, vertical version of it, IGTV—a more creative way property managers can post longer videos of a property.
Utilizing Apps to Improve Amenity Reservations
Operators must constantly evaluate how they can use emerging technologies to bolster their operations and improve the resident experience. With a carefully designed app, operators can make sure their residents are fully enjoying amenities and onsite events.