Site Actions
Welcome, you are not signed in.
|
Sign In
|
Create an Account
|
Login Help
Home
|
NAA Affiliates
|
NAA Members
|
My Account
|
Join NAA
|
Search
This Site: June 2010
NAA Site
Affiliate Sites
NAA and Affiliate Sites
About NAA
Government Affairs
Education
Publications
Industry Resources
Meetings & Expo
Suppliers
Blog
Who We Are
Find an NAA Affiliate
Join NAA
NAA Community
Careers at NAA
Awards Programs
Newsroom
Directions to the NAA Office
Federal Issues
State & Local Issues
Government Affairs Publications
Public Affairs Newsroom
NAA Advocacy
Legal
Apartment Industry Education
Apartment Career Information
Enroll Today!
Designate Directory
units Magazine
The Industry Insider
Connect with NAA
NAA Annual Report
NAA Blog - APTly Spoken
National Lease Program
Industry Research and Statistics
NAA Green Communities
Apartment Careers
Buyers Guide
NAA Store
Multifamily Information and Transaction Standards
Student Housing Conference & Exposition
Capitol Conference
Education Conference & Exposition
Apartment Revenue Management Conference
Assembly of Delegates
AIM 2.0 Internet Marketing for Suppliers
2012 Institute for Rental Housing Studies (IRHS)
Maintenance Mania®
Industry Calendar of Events
Future NAA Meetings
Exhibit
Sponsor
Advertise
Exhibitor Resource Center
Supplier Wire
National Suppliers Council
Supplier Partner Guide
The Supplier Wire - January 2012
You are here:
NAA Home
>
Publications
>
units Magazine
>
units 2010
>
June 2010
Menu
January 2010
February 2010
March 2010
April 2010
May 2010
June 2010
July 2010
August 2010
September 2010
October 2010
November 2010
December 2010
UNITS Magazine June 2010
Volume 34, Issue 6
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.
Features
Customizable Comfort And Beauty
Interior design options let residents choose their own tailor-fit upgrades.
Engage And Retain
With employee turnover expected to increase over the coming year, HR executives should be concerned.
The Case for More Attention to Retention
Using low- or no-cost best practices, apartment managers can reduce turnover and improve NOI without expanding their budgets.
The Boss Is Coming. Now What?
Due diligence by onsite staff ensures a community is best prepared when executives pay a visit.
New Survey Finds 76 Percent of Consumers Now Believe Renting to Be a Better Option Than Homeownership
Advantages Cited Include Flexibility to Move to a Different Location With New Job Opportunities
15 Proven Strategies For Maximizing Income
Successful apartment management is hard work, but these proven techniques provide a simple road map to improve revenue, cut expenses and maximize property value.
Rewarding Resident Response
To encourage resident assistance with preventive maintenance, try this creative incentive.
School of Student Housing Management: Masters of Master Leases
Master lease agreements guarantee occupancy at student housing communities and build strong, lasting relationships with universities.
Advanced Studies in Revenue Management
Student housing managers should look for these elements when choosing rent-setting software.
Is Your Social Media Platform Breaking the Law?
Consider fair housing and other legal implications when using social media at apartment communities or management companies.
Risky Business
IROs struggling to properly screen prospective residents are leaning on online services and their local apartment associations to find solutions.
Concierge Assistants at Residents’ Beck and Call
Residents at Riverstone Residential Group’s Argenta community have the answer to any question at their fingertips.
Always Do the Math
Service Spotlight: Telecommunications
Departments
Senate Vote Helps NAA/NMHC Secure Victory In Financial Reform Risk-Retention Requirements
Political Insider
GSE Reform ‘Off the Table’ for Now
Political Insider
Lead-Based Paint Request Denied
Political Insider
Immigration Reform on Senate Agenda
Political Insider
Obama Directs $452 Million to Retrofits
Political Insider
‘Right to Rent’ Legislation Introduced
Political Insider
House Committee Passes GREEN Act
Political Insider
Coalition Backs Green Building Agenda
Political Insider
Flood/Catastrophe Insurance Passes Key House Committee
Political Insider
Dallas Enjoying One Of ‘Best Comebacks in History’
Finance Insider
Apartment-Building Loan Defaults Double in Q1, Set Record High
Finance Insider
Colonial Properties Ramps Up Development
Finance Insider
AvalonBay Plans $500 Million in Construction
Finance Insider
Chapel Hill, N.C., Community Goes for Record-Breaking Price
Finance Insider
Real Capital Analytics: Capital Markets Show Signs of Life; GSEs’ Multifamily Housing Portfolios Remain Healthy
Finance Insider
Movers and Shakers
Management Insider
NAHMA Celebrates 20 Years of Leadership
Management Insider
SatisFacts Announces National Resident Satisfaction Award Winners
Management Insider
Yardi Buys DIY Solutions; RealPage to Go Public
Management Insider
Western National Wins Mystery Shopping Award
Management Insider
CoreLogic SafeRent Q1 Survey Shows Renter Quality Stable
Management Insider
NAA Helps to Bring Education, Legislation
Management Insider
Search-Engine Marketing: How to Get Started
Marketing Insider
No, We’re Not Taking Over Apartment ILSs: Google
Marketing Insider
8 Seconds to Make a Good Impression on a Prospective Resident
Marketing Insider
Greater Nashville Apartment Association Conducts Outreach for Flood Victims
Marketing Insider
Do It Yourself: Insulation Installation
Maintenance Insider
Mold: Your Silent Enemy
Maintenance Insider
10 Things That Challenge Me
End Points