The Multifamily Journal

Multifamily's top storylines this week are pet-inclusive housing, sport-anchored communities, bridging the affordable housing financing gap, Quarterra's ARCA welcomes first residents, Chicago's rental overhaul, renter demand holds steady, PetScreening and Yardi partner to transform policy management, SmartRent's new smart thermostat climate function and tech's affect on job satisfaction.

Even properties that fashion themselves as “pet-friendly” often only fit that description on the surface. Savvy property owners, however, see an opportunity to bolster pet-friendliness and create a strategic advantage.

The all-in-one solution can be appealing. Fewer vendors, fewer contracts, fewer phone calls, and (ideally) fewer problems. Waste management, package management, pest control, and offsite storage; all those services with one number to call. The attraction is undeniable, the reality is never as good as the dream.

From cautious optimism to economic uncertainty, the spring leasing season has featured a variety of dynamics for the rental-housing industry. Tim Bruss, managing director of asset management for San Francisco-based Hamilton Zanze, recently took the time to gauge the pulse of the market.

PetScreening, the rental housing industry’s leading pet policy management and assistance animal compliance platform, today announced a new partnership with Yardi®, a global property management software leader.

Quarterra, an industry-leading multifamily development and investment management firm, welcomed its first residents at its latest luxury community, ARCA, in southwest Las Vegas.

SmartRent, Inc. today announced the launch of its Climate Protection Mode feature. Built into SmartRent Alloy SmartHome Hub+ and Alloy Fusion thermostats, this first-of-its-kind asset protection technology provides a proactive defense against the leading causes of property damage: water, mold and moisture resulting from extreme environmental conditions.

Multifamily's top storylines this week are Yorkshire Apartments acquisition, leasing gains traction, rent-setting software, online reviews, summer outdoor spaces, Apartmentalize speaking tips, AI and data, social media and bots reshaping industry operations.