Operations & Technology
Car Sharing for Residents
City living comes with some challenges: Cars, for one, are hard to park and store in most metro areas. Enter Maven by General Motors, a car-sharing platform that allows properties to offer premium autos for rent.
ResiModel Becomes redIQ
When MHN first spoke with Elliot Vermes, founder and CEO of redIQ, back in 2015, the data intelligence start-up had a different name (ResiModel). Two years later, Vermes says his company has taken some valuable lessons from its work with clients—and made a pivot to focus more heavily on data standardization to meet the needs of more users.
Campus Advantage Adds 2 in MO
The Lyfe and The Row add a total of 778 beds to the company’s portfolio. Both communities cater to students attending the University of Missouri in Columbia.
Managing the Uncertainties of Home Security
The process to replace and change mechanical key locks can be expensive and time consuming for both residents and property managers, making the switch to electronic access a more efficient option.
Art Therapy Products Made for Memory Care Communities
Interior design firm studioSIX5 developed two new products to engage with the senses of residents in memory care communities: an LED memory box and an integrated music therapy chair.
ROSS Appointed Manager of DC-Area Apartments
The company will oversee renovations to the apartments, additional improvements and upgrades. Admiral Place marks ROSS’s fourth management assignment for the community’s new owner.
6 Insights from the NAA Education Conference
Grooming the next generation of property managers, answering the data needs of owners and residents and combatting the nation’s affordability problem were top-of-mind issues at the apartment industry meeting.
6 Innovative Products from the NAA Education Conference
Some of the most interesting products included an augmented reality interior design app, a smart shower system and pet-friendly carpeting.
Renters on Rents
Do your renters think they’re getting a good deal? This month Kingsley Associates and Multi-Housing News surveyed residents to find out whether they see value in their rental agreements.
Tiles to Muffle Noise
Topo Tiles use recycled materials and an innovative sculptural design to add texture and visual interest to a room while also maximizing sound absorption.