September 2010

Volume 34, Issue 9

Cover Story

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.

Column

Chairman’s Message

Observations from Marc Rosenwasser, CAPS

Features

Resource Reduction

By prioritizing efficiency upgrades by payback or ROI, apartment communities can reduce costs and use fewer resources.

2010 NAA PARAGON Award Winners

A full listing of the 2010 winners.

Revenue Maestro

Service Spotlight: A veteran in the field of apartment revenue management discusses the foundations and future of the rent-pricing technology.

Apt Apparel

Many apartment companies are adopting a uniform policy to avoid ambiguous dress codes, but must consider cost, comfort and consistency.

Technology Titans Talk the Talk

Top executives discuss new tech trends—and how to avoid investing in fads.

Career Fairs Help Industry Make Strong First Impressions

Triad Apartment Association Participates in First-Ever National Apartment Careers Month

Building Stronger Leaders

Apartment companies must help future leaders learn to think strategically in order to carry the industry through future generations and opportunities.