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Making the Most of Market Disruption in Property Management
As an experienced and tenured regional owner/operator, we watched massive market changes and began to wonder where all of this was going. What would be the result of this seismic shift? Mark Fogelman, president of Fogelman Properties, examines the property management market.
Marketing Case Study: Iowa’s First Urbanism Development
A case study of Prairie Trail’s design solution.
Why Reputation Matters
Reputation management is an essential practice in the multifamily industry and fundamental to the success of a community. Joe Greenblatt, president & CEO of Sunrise Management, explains how to optimize apartment reviews.
4 Benefits of Remote HVAC Managed Services
Having this service can ensure the goals of the facility are met by providing a highly skilled operations team to provide regular monitoring and validation of your systems’ operation.
How Inspections Can Help Prepare for Disasters
While common-sense safety steps can help people ride out Mother Nature’s extremes, owners and managers must go above and beyond the basics to ensure the safety of their portfolios and (more important) their residents.
Remote Access: Multifamily’s Key to Success
Integrating electronic access is a simple and profitable way to attract a growing audience of residents, mitigate safety concerns and streamline access management, according to Ann Matheis of Allegion.
5 Trends in Multifamily Investing for 2018
If you’re an investor, there will be a few surprises and some changes you should be prepared for, according to Karlin Conklin, vice president of private equity at Investor’s Management Group and principal at IMG Northwest.
How Connected Security Systems Can Save You Time and Money
Installing security systems across multiple rental units can help protect the safety of your real estate investments, as well as your residents. And as the technology improves, these systems can do so much more than help you monitor safety.
Transforming Unit Design
Marc Fairbrother of CallisonRTKL explains how new unit plans allow residents to have multiple, flexible spaces that can accommodate different configurations, integrating technology and energy-efficiency.
3 Common Design Mistakes That Keep Renters at Bay
Today’s renters—accustomed to boutique hotels, smart coffee shops and restaurants where the décor is as important as the menu—are visually sophisticated and highly design conscious. They want spaces that look good, function well and feel just right.