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5 Reasons Stone is Sustainable

Of all the numerous types of countertop materials available, natural stone is considered one of the most sustainable or eco-friendly options multifamily developers can choose.

Aspects of Brooklyn’s Best-Selling Brownstones

Brooklyn’s historic brownstones are selling for millions. What are the architectural details that turned these time-worn properties into best-sellers?

What Property Managers Can Learn from the New ‘Bachelor’

Property managers can learn a lot about employee retention from how the show announced its new leading man.

Structure Your Marketing Team Right

Revenue sustainability begins with the customer, yet marketing departments remain structured around individual marketing channels rather than customer needs or segments.

Multifamily Will Feel the Effects of Hurricane Harvey, Too

This is uncharted territory for many apartment operators, who will have to strike a balance in the weeks ahead.

Top Amenities for the 2017 Renter

In the era of smart homes, it’s still the ordinary amenities that add value to an apartment. In the end, comfort beats innovation.

What’s Trending Up (and Down) in Apartment Marketing

Surprising finds from Multifamily Insider’s recently released 2017 Apartment Market Strategies Report, including the use of Craigslist ads.

When Training On-Site Teams, Stories Deliver, Statistics Don’t

At the recent 2017 NAA Education Conference and Exposition, Shawn Reynolds, director of training at Morgan Communities, shared tips on increasing engagement and retention.

How to Keep a Motivated and Engaged Team

At the CFAA Rental Housing Conference “Corporate Culture – Pull, Don’t Push” and “Data in Performance Evaluation” were presented by Randy Daiter (M&R Properties) and Colleen MacCarville (Killam REIT), respectively. Here are some key points to note and to take away from this topic include.

Jared Miller on Culture as the Ultimate Business Fuel

No stranger to a how culture can optimize performance during his career with companies such as Lane, RedPeak, Bainbridge and currently Homestead Development Partners, the executive explains how culture can make an organization run smoothly and efficiently