As Online Rentals Increase, So Does Fraud
While easier, digitized applications can create headaches and losses for property owners and managers because they open the door for false data entry.
Six Fundamentals Of Supply And Demand That Multifamily Investors Shouldn’t Miss
In an ever-changing world, it can be hard to keep the fundamentals of real estate investing in focus as new research and information are made available at a lightning pace.
How Tech is Impacting Key Consideration Factors for Renters
While industry technology has advanced at a breakneck pace, the main concerns and priorities for prospective renters have stayed the same over time. Here is a look at the top four.
New Walking-Working Surfaces Rule
The State of Michigan adopted the new federal OSHA standard pertaining to walking-working surfaces earlier this year. MIOSHA’s Part 2. Walking-Working Surfaces applies to all general industry workplaces in the State.
Improving Resident Retention Rates with Social Media
The bottom line for an effective social media presence is simple: the more communication you have with your residents, the better. Your social media channels have the potential to provide renters with the modern and memorable customer service they seek and can go a long way in retaining your current residents! With all your engagement documented and displayed online, taking care of your current renters is also synonymous with generating new leads for your community.
Data Protection Regulation: What It Means for Your Apartment Community’s Privacy Policy
Due to the Internet’s global reach, the GDPR essentially affects everyone, regardless of location. For this reason, American businesses are just as responsible for upholding regulatory practices as their European Union-based contemporaries.
Financial Dilemmas
Better definition is needed for what qualifies as workforce housing—along with expansion of financing options. But growing interest is resulting in some solutions.
Top 5 “Kid Friendly” Amenities for Apartment Communities
This may be a game changer when it comes to “family friendly” communities. One of the most significant issues for families is finding quality child care close to their residence. Having an on-site daycare within your community solves many problems for working parents and could be a tremendous asset to your residents. We see partnering with a local daycare to open in a retail section of your community or underused space. You get a great tenant that genuinely adds value to your community, and your residents get a one-of-a-kind amenity.
6 Considerations for Cost-Effective Redesign in Multifamily
With multifamily development on the rise, many owners turn to renovations to pull ahead and remain competitive in a crowded market. David Nischwitz of Fogelman Properties explores some new redevelopment trends to consider.