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Embracing the Miniature Life
Typically, Americans like their houses big. But in their attempt to commute as little as possible and to cut down housing expenses, they are accepting smaller living spaces.
Top 6 Resident Complaints That Will Damage Your Reputation
Residents are flocking online to voice their disappointments or favorable experiences at their apartment homes. Research proves that these online conversations affect prospect traffic to your doorstep.
4 Tech Upgrades to Attract Millennial Renters
Commercial property owners or managers who want to corner the Millennial market are wise to focus on technological amenities—especially those that deliver Internet of Things connectivity.
Social Media Impact on Multifamily Industry
The use of social media in multifamily industry is becoming a commonplace in both small and large businesses. In 2017, 2 billion people use Facebook each month, 328 million use Twitter, 700 million use Instagram and 166 million use Snapchat.
The Amenity That Never Goes Out of Style
In the property and hospitality line, there is a constant rush to have the latest and trendiest amenities. Yet amid all these investments into amenity space, another crucial yet often overlooked amenity is neglected.
What to Expect from Student Housing in 2018
Student housing continues to be a dynamic part of the multifamily market. In the upcoming year, developers will be focusing on creating more affordable housing options in order to satisfy students’ needs
Should Landlords Run Criminal Background Checks?
A credit check establishes whether an applicant is willing and able to pay rent. For most landlords, running criminal background checks on prospective residents is also a mandatory step in the rental process. However, property owners and managers should find a balance between their safety need and HUD’s inclination to make finding a home easier for people with criminal records.
Amazon Key & Multifamily: What You Should Know
The new service will allow drivers to drop off packages inside a customer’s house. Why this might be good news for your community.
5 Affordable Ways to Celebrate Halloween at Your Apartment Community
The holiday is a lot of fun, and there are lots of ways to celebrate with your residents that aren’t expensive or labor-intensive.
6 Suggestions for Resident Retention
Securing the move-in is only the first step toward building a relationship with a new resident. As time goes by, one of the true indicators of property success is the number of residents that renew their leases.