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The top storylines in multifamily this week are promoting responsible pet ownership, amenity versatility, brand messaging, tomorrow's renters, data visualization, EVs and natural disasters, future rent growth, where the jobs are going and rising multifamily insurance.
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.
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.
Creating a pet-friendly community isn’t as easy as simply reducing restrictions and allowing a free-for-all atmosphere. A measured approach is required, and the suggestions above will help ensure that properties are not only pet-friendly, but pet-responsible, as well.
There are multiple facets to pet-inclusivity, beginning with pet-friendly policies and regulations. By establishing clear and concise pet policies, operators set the foundation for a harmonious coexistence between associates, pet owners and non-pet owners.
Simply allowing pets is a solid start to attracting today’s renters. Reducing or eliminating breed and weight restrictions is even better. But as part of an effort to increase pet-friendliness at apartment communities, operators must address another key facet—promoting responsible pet ownership.
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.
Unfortunately, fraud is not a narrow topic in the apartment world. A panel of industry experts discussed the wide-ranging topic at the Apartmentalize 2023 session Catch Me If You Can . . . And I Bet You Can’t, providing a high-level account of their experiences with fraud and…