Leasing

Revamping the Renewal Process

Although renewals are a vital component of the leasing lifecycle, operators have long approached them with a less-than-optimized process, one that relies heavily on overextended site teams performing a series of manual tasks, often without the sufficient time and energy to do so.

Industry Trends Report | Week of August 28

The top storylines in multifamily this week are renters driving innovation, co-living and the affect on housing, tips for hiring the right people, pet technology, package management, bicycle amenities, the multifamily construction pipeline, distress in the CRE market and the revival of small multifamily homes.

Renters Driving Multifamily Innovation

Renters are modern. They expect to be able to manage their lives from the palm of their hand, and that includes their living spaces and rental experience. Today’s renters demand flexibility, affordability and options. They want it provided by their apartment community — and they want it now.

Industry Trends Report | Week of August 21

The top storylines in multifamily this week are pet inclusiveness, optimizing your waste programs, location and apartment branding, AI and property management, urban tech, parking problems, the current state of CRE, fall maintenance checklist and slowing rent growth.

Industry Trends Report | Week of August 7

The top storylines in multifamily this week are redefining automation, Apartmentalize, the strength of senior housing, training maintenance techs, using social media for recruitment, AI usage in operations, coastal area communities, Insurance rates skyrocket and overcoming economic obstacles.

Industry Trends Report | Week of July 24

The top storylines in multifamily this week are parking pain points, creating a self-starter culture, amenities and events for all generations, digital natives and the rental journey, digital foundation, fraudulent documents, Amazon requiring employees to relocate and the migration to high-risk areas.

Digital Natives Diversify the Rental Journey

The apartment search process has morphed drastically. It's not enough to smile when a prospect walks through the door. Communities need to appeal to potential renters long before the tour takes place, and they need to embrace and strategically leverage a mix of digital platforms to reach their…

Industry Trends Report | Week of July 17

The top storylines in multifamily this week are the nuances of renewals, women in multifamily finance, training technology, the morphing prospect experience, benchmarking, maintenance training, affordable housing, the effect of apartment construction on rent growth and rent control.