The Virtual Greeting | Concierge platform aims to solve pain points around community access. By Mary Salmonsen (MultiFamilyExecutive.com Article) — In response to difficulties surrounding the traditional call box multifamily community access systems, Phoenix-based Centralized Vision is offering the Virtual Greeting | Concierge platform, designed...Continue reading »
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Secondary and tertiary markets continue to dominate the ranking, while only two large metros made the cut. By Razvan Cimpean (MultiHousingNews.com Article) — Nationwide, the average overall rent rose by 3.2 percent year-over-year through October, to $1,476, according to Yardi Matrix data. Meanwhile, the markets on this list have seen their...Continue reading »
Housing leaders are bracing for the next recession. Janet Yellen offers her insights on when it might happen and how they can prepare. By Forbes (MultiFamilyExecutive.com Article) — Janet Yellen, chair, board of governers, Federal Reserve SystemPhoto courtesy of World Business Forum Do you generally feel that the last recession wasn’t long...Continue reading »
Thanksgiving can be stressful. But a low-key event with your residents can help boost spirits. Here’s how to pull it off. By Jessica Fiur (MultiHousingNews.com Article) — On the surface, it seems like there wouldn’t be much to complain about when it comes to Thanksgiving. There are so many positives: Holiday revolves around food,...Continue reading »
A growing economy and jobs market combined with low interest rates and solid consumer confidence point to another strong year, according to CBRE researchers. By Gali Kalinoski (MultiHousingNews.com Article) — Buoyed by an expanding economy, robust job market, low interest rates and solid consumer confidence, CBRE’s commercial real estate forecast...Continue reading »
Multifamily leaders share tips for leveraging the appeal of indoor amenities. By Scott Sowers (MultiFamilyExecutive.com Article) — As colder temperatures and wintry conditions settle in across the U.S., apartment communities need to consider upping their indoor amenities game. Multifamily Executive quizzed Ann Kanz, regional marketing manager at...Continue reading »
A survey by the National Multifamily Housing Council and Kingsley Associates finds reliable connectivity is the top must-have for renters this year. By Gali Kalinoski (MultiHousingNews.com Article) — Mobile phone and high-speed Internet connectivity throughout an apartment community are among the top must-haves for renters in the 2020 Apartment...Continue reading »
The NMHC and Kingsley Associates released its 2020 Apartment Resident Preferences Report that provides a look into what residents want and need in their next home. (MultiFamilyExecutive.com Article) — Symone Garvett To offer insight into the wants and needs of today’s apartment residents, the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) and Kingsley...Continue reading »
Year-over-year rent growth remains steady at 3.2%. By Mary Salmonsen (MultiFamilyExecutive.com Article) — The national average multifamily rent rose by $1 to an all-time high of $1,476 in October, according to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily National Report. Over the same period, year-over-year rent growth remained steady at 3.2%. Yardi notes...Continue reading »
Are you making these mistakes during the lease-up process? By Jessica Fiur (MultiHousingNews.com Article) — I’m sure you’re doing a lot when it comes to apartment marketing. After all, no one wants to have empty units in their communities—that’s potential income just sitting there. Plus, you gotta admit, it’s a little spooky. But...Continue reading »