units Magazine Archive 2010

Below are the cover stories from the 2010 units Magazine archives. To browse by issue, please use the navigation menu on the left hand side of the page, or click on the magazine covers listed on the right.

November Cover Story

Strong & Sensible

Mike Gorman’s measured demeanor, Midwest roots and keen business sense will steer his leadership style as NAA’s 2011 Chairman of the Board.

October Cover Story

Getting to Know Bed Bugs

After residents have vacated their apartments, ensure that all unwanted insect guests have left as well.

September Cover Story

Service with a Smile

Kettler’s The Metropolitan at Pentagon City in Arlington, Va., wins the 2010 NAA PARAGON Community of the Year award with a friendly atmosphere, where everybody knows your name.

August Cover Story

Apartment Living Makes A World Of Difference

Renting to refugees brings with it a unique set of challenges, but can reward the willing with successful and reliable residents.

July Cover Story

A Cut About Ordinary Parties

After months of planning, apartment companies host grand opening events to unveil new communities, thank investors and attract prospective residents.

June Cover Story

Rebirth on the Bayou

New Orleans’ Columbia Parc has revitalized a former public housing site destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, proving for some that you can go home again.

May Cover Story

Price to Please

Debating whether to offer upfront rent concessions or a lower rent rate?

April Cover Story

Are ILSs Still Relevant?

Apartment industry marketing execs debate and defend merits of online rental sites.

March Cover Story

Not Yet Hiring

With apartment industry hiring not likely to resume fully until later this year, employees are taking on larger workloads.

February Cover Story

A 10-Step Action Plan to Suppress Crime at Apartments

Combating crime and promoting community safety is a passion of Brent Sobol, who operates 1,100 apartment units for TORO Properties; he was awarded the 2009 Citizen of the Year Award by the Atlanta Police Department for his commitment to crime prevention.