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‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: What’s Your Apartment Resolution? 5 Suggestions for 2013

What do you have planned for your community in 2013? Here are some suggestions.

Multifamily Property Managers Improve Lead Management and Leasing with Yardi PopCard

Yardi announced that multifamily property management clients using Yardi PopCard™ are reporting improved results in capturing leads and converting them into leases.

Tabletop Technology Designed to Boost Occupancy

In our increasingly mobile world, would you be willing to invest in tabletop technology that tethers its users to one spot? What if the tabletop happened to be an enormous and very powerful multi-user touch table?

TODAY’S DEALS: Lynd, Endeavor Begin 36-Story Luxury Asset in Austin

A joint venture breaks ground on a luxury Austin asset; Oden Hughes begins a 570-unit community also in Austin; and KeyBank Real Estate provides $45.7 million in Fannie Mae and bridge loans for Atlanta properties.

MHN Interview: Pennrose on Hurricane Sandy’s Aftermath

More than a month after Hurricane Sandy, the effects of the storm are still reverberating across the Northeast. MHN talks to Robert Lampher, president, Pennrose Management Company, about the damages their New Jersey properties suffered, and how their experiences affected how they will react to hurricanes in the future.

‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: 6 Amenities You Really Should Have

In previous blogs, I’ve mentioned amenities that might not be worth the investment. Here are some amenities that you really should considered.

PROFILE: TD Bank Eschews Bailout, Provides Consistent Financing

TD Bank regards its reliability for customers—the noted ability to continue to support borrowers through tough economic times—as one of its competitive advantages.

Topex Wall-Mounted Vanity Aces Design, Space Saving Tests

A new series of wall-mounted bathroom vanities from Topex Hardware provide space saving functionality and storage, as well as an extreme level of customization, that should make your residents and design team smile.

Preventive Maintenance: An Ounce of Prevention Means a Better Bottom Line for Owners

Preventative maintenance programs conducted on an ongoing basis can increase property values for multifamily property owners.

Are Your Residents Ready for a Color Infusion?

Many apartment properties are still playing it safe with plain vanilla design in order to attract the greatest number of residents. But others are recognizing that bolder design decisions allow the marketing team to target specific demographics, which can lead to greater long-term success. Do you think occupancy can be boosted by taking a design stance rather than trying to please all the residents all the time? Read my “Editor’s Notebook” blog here