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Effective Online Reputation Management
More than 91 percent of prospects rely on online reviews and ratings when searching for their next apartment home. Dawn Miller of ROSS Management Services provides tips on how to execute an effective online reputation management program.
5 Tips on Finding the Right Neighborhood
Choosing the right location for a home purchase involved thorough research and consideration of a few key factors, in order to optimize the property’s resale potential.
Rental Application Approval Rates Increased in the Last 3 Years
Rental application approvals have been increasing since 2014, according to a recent study by RENTCafé of tenant screening data provided by RentGrow.
Freddie Mac Survey Reveals Demand Drivers for Rental Housing
A growing number of renters see renting as an option that fits their lifestyle, and a savvy choice at many life stages.
Top 10 Multifamily Adaptive Reuse Projects
Space conversion has become an increasingly popular trend, providing untapped opportunity for both investors and developers, in addition to neighborhood revitalization. Based on Yardi Matrix data, the list below includes the largest residential properties in the U.S. that went through adaptive reuses without losing their historical value.
Affordability, Inequality Major Issues for Housing Sector
Several panels at the 2017 ULI Fall Meeting offered their insights and strategies for improving affordable housing availability in the U.S. Meeting the challenge starts with addressing issues of inequality and lack of economic mobility in many cities.
Economy Watch: HQ2 Could Raise Rents in Some Apartment Markets
Smaller metros with lower wage growth or constrained housing stocks could see rents rise the most from the Amazon HQ2, notes a new Apartment List report.
Remote Access: Multifamily’s Key to Success
Integrating electronic access is a simple and profitable way to attract a growing audience of residents, mitigate safety concerns and streamline access management, according to Ann Matheis of Allegion.
Tackling the Affordable Housing Crisis
A panel of industry veterans offered a sober assessment and strategies for progress at the Institute of Real Estate Management’s annual summit in Chicago.
Transforming Unit Design
Marc Fairbrother of CallisonRTKL explains how new unit plans allow residents to have multiple, flexible spaces that can accommodate different configurations, integrating technology and energy-efficiency.