Operations & Technology

‘On the Ground’ with Eric Brown: How Are You Treating Your Best Residents and Prospects?

As you nurture and grow your digital footprint, the dynamics change. What you did to attract the fans and followers may not be the best things to do to keep them engaged.

Affordable Housing Tool Recognized

Boca Raton, Fla.–GoSection8.com, a rental listing service for Section 8 landlords, tenants and public housing authoritie, was recently recognized for its affordable housing portal and new deconcentration tools.

SPECIAL REPORT: Echo Boomers Surpass Baby Boomers as Largest Apartment Group

Las Vegas–Baby boomers have been usurped in their position as the leading demographic group by echo boomers, say speakers at the NAA Education Conference & Exposition.

Social Networking as an Apartment Marketing Tool

Despite an increase in activity on apartment social networking sites, residents aren’t attributing a significant amount of importance to this medium, according to J Turner Research’s most recent findings.

Q&A with Princeton Properties Management’s Andrew Chaban

Princeton Properties Management Inc. CEO Andrew Chaban, recipient of the NEBAMA Builder of the Year Award, talks about his company’s strategies for surviving the recession.

AMSI Integrates with AMS Utility Billing

Tampa, Fla. And Las Vegas–AMSI today announced a new alliance with American Metering Services, Inc.

NWP Services Corporation Introduces MRO Manager

Irvine, Calif.–NWP Services Corporation has introduced MRO Manager, allowing customers to take advantage of a complete resident service request, work order automation and eProcurement solution to generate long-term reductions in maintenance and repair costs.

RentEngine Introduces Multifamily Marketing Tools

Las Vegas–Multifamily Technology Solutions, parent company of MyNewPlace.com, today introduced RentEngine Marketing Solutions, a family of marketing services and tools designed for the multifamily industry.

No Sewers? No Problem for Massachusetts Multifamily Property

Westford, Mass.–For Yule Development Co., the most difficult renovation problem in the redevelopment of its Abbot Mill property was the need to build a water treatment plant.

WEB FEATURE: Privatization of Military Housing: a PPP Success Story

The Military Housing Privatization Initiative, which transfers ownership and operation of military housing to private hands, illustrates the potential of public-private partnerships.