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A rendering of Pickard Chilton’s hypothetical conversion of 1633 Broadway, a New York City office building built in the 1970s, to multifamily. The redeveloped spaces, which include larger units, include enclosed private offices, which allow residents to work remotely without leaving their units. Rendering courtesy of Pickard Chilton

Understanding Your Residents: Remote Workforce

Renters who work from home have some very specific wants and needs. Here are some key factors for multifamily properties seeking to attract and retain them.

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Guarding Your Brand: Protecting Your Reputation With Verified Renters

Protecting your brand isn’t just about maintaining a positive image—it’s about safeguarding your investment, your community, and your bottom line. 

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Creative Summer Resident Events That Go Beyond the Basics

From wellness events to interactive experiences, here are six ideas to boost resident engagement and retention through the season.

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Nurturing in Multifamily

It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day tasks of property management, but it’s the little acts of kindness that really transform our buildings into communities and our apartments into homes.

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Keep Spirits High With These 5 Mental Health Tips

In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, here are some mental health tips to encourage a positive mindset at your community.

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Fair Housing Training: Your Financial Safety Net in a Tight Economy

Skipping or delaying training may offer short-term budget relief but open the door to long-term financial exposure. Here’s what you need to know.

Photographs of amenity spaces are crucial to prospective residents, especially as more people sign apartments without visiting the site first. The Wolff Company, Private Label International, multifamily project in Falls Church, Va., Three Collective. Image courtesy of Private Label International.

How to Market the Resident Experience

Amenities, events, maintenance—tips for appealing to prospects.

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Intentional Outdoor Living

Tips to turn any outdoor space into a welcoming, maintenance-free place for rest and play.

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9 Pet-Friendly Event Ideas for Your Doggone Apartment Communities

Suggestions that will help with retention, allow you to market to potential residents and get overwhelmed by cuteness.

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Resident Events That Don’t Cost an Arm and a Leg

Low investment costs, high rewards for your residents!