Operations & Technology
RentSentinel Launches New Website
Chicago—RentSentinel kicked off 2012 with a new website at www.rentsentinel.com. The redesigned public site was a collaborative effort between the RentSentinel team, The Resident Connection, LLC and 30 Lines LLC. “The website redesign represents our commitment to the growing needs of our customers with a comprehensive suite of apartment marketing solutions,” says President Eric Broughton. “The site is easy to navigate and provides flexibility for future growth. It’s about building a relationship with a new audience and giving our longtime clients what they have come to expect.” RentSentinel partnered with Mark Juleen from the Resident Connection and Mike Whaling from…
IRS Issues "Repair Regulations," Multifamily Industry Now Has to Figure Them Out
There are new federal regulations regarding the tax treatment of costs incurred in acquiring, maintaining and improving tangible property, including multifamily buildings. The Internal Revenue Service issued temporary and proposed ruleson the matter just before Christmas–and now it’s up to members of the multifamily industry to figure out how they will affect their businesses.
Robotic Convenience Store to be Installed at Apartment Community
Ladera Palms Apartment Homes in Fort Worth will soon be home to Shop24, a self-contained, totally automated, robotic convenience store.
Cooper Square Realty Reaches 500th Managed Property
Cooper Square Realty recently added the 500th property to its portfolio of managed buildings. What began in 1987 as a one-employee, one-building operation has evolved to become the largest residential property manager in New York City. That original client remains with Cooper Square Realty to this day. The company manages properties in all five boroughs of New York, as well as several high-rises along New Jersey’s Gold Coast, including cooperatives, condominiums and rental properties. “The Cooper Square Realty formula for success is a simple one that has remained unchanged over the years: provide professional and personalized services, ensure that our…
Translating the ‘Outdoor Room’ Concept for Apartment Living
It’s possible to live in a multifamily setting with much more connection to the outdoors and nature than most residents would have experienced in single-family homes with large yards. Providing this option can help people transition from leafy, low-density suburbs into a more compact and sustainable urban fabric.
Renters' Choice: Technology Wish List
MHN finds out what features apartment residents value most.
Trimming Expenses: Energy Assessment
An energy assessment can make your building more efficient.
Top Tech Development Takeaways of 2011
Thought leaders opine on the most important tech developments we’ll carry forward from 2011.