Operations & Technology
How to Treat a Doorman (And How to Act as One)
Many people live in doorman buildings, so there should be standard practices for both the residents and the doormen to follow. Here are some suggestions.
Zodiac Valet Trash Announces ZAPP(SM), New Proprietary Mobile Phone Reporting Application
Zodiac Valet Trash (ZVT), a door-to-door valet trash and recycling service for the multifamily housing industry, announced its Zodiac Apartment Property Portal (or ZAPP(SM))—a proprietary, mobile phone application.
MHN Excellence Awards Deadline is Extended Until July 9!
Now you can do the whole process online—including payment!
Maryland Multifamily Project First to be NGBS Silver Certified
The Haven at Odenton Gateway has obtained a National Green Building Standard silver certification for a multifamily project. It’s the first development in the state of Maryland to earn such a certification.
KBS Legacy Partners Purchases Chicago Suburban Property
New apartment community supply has been constrained in and near the Chicago suburb of Lombard, Ill., in recent years. That made Martin’s Point an attractive acquisition target for KBS Legacy Partners Apartment REIT.
Special Report: Virginia Tech Goes to Germany (Part 3)
Part 3: Affordable/Workforce Housing History Lesson.
N.C. Nonprofit Organization Wins National Green Certification
Affordable Housing Management Inc. has been named a 2011 NAHB Research Center Green Partner of the Year.
Air Conditioning Tips to Conserve Energy and Reduce Costs
By Raymond Kishk, Co-Owner of Interstate Air Conditioning & Heating It’s hard not to worry about how global warming is affecting our earth. Something as small as conserving a little energy—if done by hundreds, thousands, or millions of people—can mean a vast difference. We believe that going green with your air conditioning can work toward helping this problem. Here are some things apartment renters and owners can do to help save energy this summer: Invest in a programmable thermostat. Programmable thermostats can save apartment owners and renters up to $180 a year in energy costs. How? Think of it this way….
Protect Your Property and Residents from Crime
Apartment crime rates are on the rise, as developments without properly screened residents are falling victim to on-property offenses.
Entrata Announces Release of New Property Management Software
Entrata recently announced its upcoming release its new property management software.