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Emily Christiansen

Renters & Credit Trends Part 3: Rental Payment History in Subsidized Housing

Thirty-five percent of U.S. households rent, according to the Harvard Joint Center for Housing. Perhaps not surprisingly, renting an apartment versus purchasing a home is often more viable for families at the lower end of the income spectrum.

Opinion: Delivering Resort-Quality Operations

Make sure your customer service matches your luxury amenities.

5 Things You Need to Know About Lender Requirements

These five major considerations can help you determine if lender insurance requirements are adequate enough protection for your real estate investment.

Simple Projects to Conserve Energy and Water

It’s a good time for property managers to make their communities more sustainable and less dependent on water.

Renters & Credit Trends Part 2: Accessing and Reporting Gen Y Rental Payment History Data

Coming of age in a challenging economy is beginning to show an impact on the credit profiles of members of Gen Y.

Why Orange County Multifamily Housing Continues to Be One of the Hottest in the Country

The economic growth in the region combined with a shortage of housing and expensive real estate prices in general causes a continued upward movement in the multifamily market.

Gary A. Haygood

How to Create a Well-Themed Apartment Asset

Most developers are driven by financials, not design. They know how to close the deal, but don’t have the capacity to set the theme that will drive occupancy.

Home Depot: Trends at NAA 2015

With topics of conversation spanning growth opportunities and current business practices, the multi-housing community united to discuss the needs of property managers and how suppliers can best meet those needs.

Flynann Janisse

Amenities of Tomorrow

Flynann Janisse provides insights into the evolution of what residents want.

Protecting Apartment Assets

Will technology ever catch up with Mother Nature?