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Three Creative Ways to Attract New Residents
Online ads and social media are great ways to advertise vacancies. But here are three additional creative ways you can appeal to prospective renters.
Property Management—No Longer the Stepchild, but Leadership Challenges Continue
We used to say that property management was the stepchild of the industry. However, with the scale, technology and professionalism brought to property management over the past decade, the stepchild syndrome is no longer the case.
TODAY’S DEALS: GID Announces Phase II of Dallas Mixed-Use Development
GID Development reveals more details on its Dallas project; The Alexander Anderson Real Estate Group arranges $9.5 million for a 40-unit asset in Union City, N.J.; and Eastern Union’s $25 million in financings yield interest rates of 3.25 and 3.5 percent.
Xero Flor Offers a Roll-Out Green Roof Solution
There is no shortage of reasons for putting a green roof atop your next apartment development. Xero Flor offers a turnkey green roof solution that is manufactured and grown in the U.S. on independent farms.
How Property Managers Can Utilize Pinterest
As a property manager, are you getting the most out of Pinterest? This popular social media site is a great way to promote an apartment community. In a recent webinar called “Pinterest for Property Managers,” Charity Zierten, Socially Engaged Marketing, provided tips and tricks to integrate Pinterest into a winning social media strategy.
New York City’s Got Green Game
The NYC Green Infrastructure Plan has information about changes to local codes that will enable building owners to do more with their rooftop spaces. The fact that New York is committed to reducing its carbon footprint is positive news for investors seeking to trade multifamily assets.
MHN Interview: Partner Engineering and Science on the Importance of Due Diligence
Partner Engineering and Science Inc. specializes in due diligence, a crucial step multifamily lenders and owners must take prior to acquisitions and foreclosures. MHN talks to Frank Romeo, principal, Partner Engineering and Science, about the multifamily assessments his company makes.
‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: What Valentine’s Day Can Teach Property Managers
Here are several ideas from Valentine’s Day that property managers can use in their communities.
BEMT Invests in 24-Story Mixed-Use Luxury Rental Community
Bluerock Enhanced Multifamily Trust has recently announced its investment in MDA City Apartments, a mixed-use luxury rental community in downtown Chicago. The New York-based non-traded real estate investment trust has partnered with Village Green, the owner of the 24-story building. Village Green is an owner / operator with a portfolio of around 40,000 units in 13 states.
Dana Strand Senior Apartments Wins NAHB’s Gold Award for Best 50+ Affordable Rental Community
Dana Strand Senior Apartments has recently won NAHB’s Best of 50+ Housing Awards—Gold Award for Best 50+ Affordable Rental Community.