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Two Things to Consider in a Property Procurement Strategy

December 14, 2020

Vendor quality and hiring control are important considerations in multifamily community procurement.Property procurement is a big task that critically affects a company’s bottom line. Not only must the vendors and products serve the communi...

Industry Insider | Property Management

Do Residents Understand the Value of Renter’s Insurance?

Digested from “As renting rises, many forgoing insurance”The Chicago Tribune (9/8/15) Bigda, CarolynRenters are having difficulty affording rising rents, which makes renter’s insurance seem like more of a luxury than a necessity. Data fro...

Renter's Insurance | Property Management | Industry Insider

Class B Properties Enjoy Strongest Growth

Digested from “Analyzing Apartment Asset Classes”Axiometrics (9/22/15) Wolff Sorter, AmyClass B apartment communities are outperforming Class A and C communities in occupancy and rent growth. New data show that occupancy rates at Class B apart...

Vacancy & Occupancy Rates | Property Management | Leasing | Industry Insider

New Hiring Laws May Restrict Background and Credit Checks

Digested from “States Are Changing Their Hiring Laws; Are You Affected?”Multifamily Insiders (9/22/15) Green, RyanSome states have begun to update their hiring laws to prohibit background and credit checks before the interview process; the...

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3 Traits of an Authentic Leader

Digested from “Mastering the Art of Authenticity”Inc. (9/21/15) Carmody, BillAuthenticity is an important leadership characteristic that can translate to a higher-performing organization. But what constitutes authentic leadership?Authentic leader...

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5 Questions to Ask Before Investing in Multifamily Property

Digested from “Optimize Hidden Values of Existing MF Properties”GlobeSt.com (10/14/15) Dolce, NatalieInvestment opportunities abound in improving submarkets and older properties that need a little TLC. The answers to these five questions...

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How a Golf Course Supported Neighborhood Rehabilitation

Digested from “An Atlanta Neighborhood Tries To Redefine Gentrification”NPR (9/23/15) Yu, EllyThe neighborhood that surrounds the East Lake Golf Club used to be ridden with crime. Now it’s a PGA destination.The redevelopment of the neighbo...

Economic Issues | Property Management | Industry Insider

Benjamin Moore Announces 2016 Color of the Year

Digested from “The white-hot color of the year”The Washington Post (10/15/15) Konscius, Jura2015 was a vibrant year for color, featuring selections such as the wine-infused Masala from Pantone and Sherwin-Williams’ tropical coral reef. For...

Industry Insider | Property Operations | Property Management

Top Decor Styles By City

Digested from “What Decor Style is Tops in Your City?” Apartment Therapy Decor often varies by region — in part because of surroundings, but also just because of personal tastes. For example, residents of Greensboro, N.C., prefer stars,...

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Portland Rent Notices May Be in Breach of State Law

Digested from “Apartment owner sues Portland over new rules on rent hikes, evictions”OregonLive.com (11/17/15) Theen, AndrewPortland property owners are fighting back against the city council’s measures to help curtail rent growth. Me...

Industry Insider | Property Management | Rent Control

10 Ways to Get Residents to Pay Rent Online

Digested from “10 Helpful Tips to Drive Online Payment Adoption”Property Management Insider (12/29/15) Blackwell, TimRent collection practices still err toward checks, despite the fact that 78 renters would prefer to pay rent online. (Sixty-t...

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