Operations & Technology

‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: Can Your Leasing Agents Have Visible Tattoos?

Many people, especially members of Gen Y, now have tattoos. What’s your dress code policy for your leasing agents?

Yardi to Moderate Energy Management Panel at 2013 NAA Green Conference

Yardi announced its participation in a session at the 2013 NAA Green Conference taking place in April that will illustrate how effective energy management can add value for property managers, investors and residents in the multifamily industry.

New Yardi Data Center in Sydney Expands Yardi Cloud Services in Australia and New Zealand

Yardi Systems, one of the leading developers of real estate software for investment, asset and property management, has announced the opening of a new data center in Sydney as the company continues to see rapid adoption of the Yardi Voyager™ platform in Australia and New Zealand.

‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: Ideas to Create a Healthier Community for Your Residents

Here are several ways to encourage your residents to be healthier.

Otis Launches Sustainable Residential Elevator

Apartment builders have a new sustainable instrument in their development toolbox thanks to Gen2 Swtich, a new residential elevator by Otis.

Groveton Green Maryland’s First Gold Certified LEED for Homes

Groveton Green Apartments, a 226-unit luxury apartment community in Owings Mills, Md., has been awarded LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

The Art of Screening

Proper procedures ensure safer communities and a lower vacancy rate.

TODAY’S DEALS: SARES•REGIS Launches Value-Add Fund

SARES•REGIS Group launches a fund targeting western markets; Landmark Apartment trust announces plans to buy management operations of Elco Landmark Residential Housing; and Lee & Associates’ Berzack Group sells a 52-unit asset in Van Nuys, Calif.

How to Keep Vacancy Costs to a Minimum During Downtime

Using extra time, money and resources to complete the dreaded move-out process can be detrimental to an apartment manager’s finances if not handled correctly.

Carroll Organization Enhances Property Management Platform with New Hires, Structural Improvements; Plans Geographic Expansion

Carroll Organization, a privately-held real estate company focused on multifamily investment, management, and development, has embarked on a new initiative aimed at enhancing its property management services, which are currently provided both to third parties and to Carroll Organization’s 10,000-unit portfolio of owned properties.