Operations & Technology
2011 MHN Technology Choice Award Winners
Multi-Housing News is proud to present the winners of the 2011 Technology Choice Awards: companies who provide flexible customization, competitive pricing and the most innovative solutions, all backed by superior customer support.
MHN TV: Donald Davidoff Talks Amenity Pricing
Donald Davidoff, senior vice president of strategic systems at Archstone, speaks with MHN on trends in amenity pricing. Price too high and potential residents could be discouraged from inking a lease. Price too low and you are shaving dollars off the bottom line.
WEB FEATURE: Biometrics: The Future of Multifamily Security Technology
Biometrics are already being implemented into multi-housing communities, replacing old security with technology that can identify residents by the way they look, talk and walk.
Protecting Assets amid Rising Insurance Costs
Lockton Companies’ Andrew Rasberry outlines five ways for property managers to protect assets by ensuring portfolio differentiation.
CARES: Creating Community in an Apartment near You
Resident retention plays a large role in maintaining a healthy bottom line. But competitive rents and updated amenities can only go so far. Sometimes a sense of camaraderie is the best way to keep your residents around. Since 2000, non-profit CARES by Apartment Life has helped apartment owners create communities that attract and retain residents.
E-Mon Debuts Remote Energy Monitoring for Multi-Building Facilities
E-Mon has unveiled a new web-based energy-monitoring platform that provides both real-time and historical data in any web browser, allowing property managers to view live energy use without having to install additional software.
Western National Promotes Two Property Management VPs
Orange County, Calif.–Western National Property Management, the multifamily property management division of Western National Group, has promoted Julie Manthey and Nick Alicastro to vice president roles.
Multifamily Utility Data Woefully Incomplete, Says New Study
A new study by Recap Real Estate Advisors concludes that the lack of large and robust data sets, a common data taxonomy and accepted industry standards for data collection all impede efforts to promote better utility usage.
Internet Listing Services Still a Valuable Marketing Tool
Internet listing services remain vital marketing tools for property management. The multifamily industry is increasingly focused on learning which ones bring the biggest bang for the buck.
Benefits of Community Gardens
Community gardening is one of 10 green elements selected by CTCAC as part of its 2011 list of sustainable items that developers can use to comply with the hotly contested tax credits.