Operations & Technology

TODAY’S DEALS: Elco Landmark, Timbercreek JV Acquires 1,380-Unit Portfolio

Elco, Timbercreek complete a four-property JV buy; and The RADCO Cos. completes seven Georgia purchases in the past two weeks.

Algae Architecture: Building with Green Slime

Net-zero building has come a long way since its nascent stages.

Modular Technology Part of San Jose Multifamily Project

Innovative modular technology and sustainable practices are among the hallmarks of a new San Jose, Calif., development called Domain.

Maintenance Training: A New NAAEI Program

Maintenance technician positions have some of the highest turnover rates in the apartment industry.

‘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?

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.

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.