News, Analysis and Perspective for Multifamily
The top storylines in multifamily this week are dissecting energy savings, Grace Hill wins four Stevies, outcomes from rent control, rent reporting, finding investment gems, relying too much on automation, data visualization in maintenance, managing your tech stack and the fall of security robots.
If the multifamily industry can implement effective rent reporting programs on its own, the chances increase that the sector can govern itself and not have outside interference from regulatory bodies. What’s certain is rent reporting isn’t a passing trend. It’s here to stay, and operators that offer it…
Looking ahead, automation will expand its role in data visualization—reducing manual tasks, streamlining reporting and enabling predictive maintenance strategies. The ultimate goal is to pinpoint building issues before they escalate into more costly problems. With the right tools, maintenance teams can shift from reactive fixes to proactive planning.
The top storylines in multifamily this week are tech for resident retention, the tough road for energy efficiency, marketing strategies, teams that go above and beyond, Fair Housing and maintenance, the downtown development revival, CAPREIT named a top workplace, multifamily benefits from sidelined homebuyers and NYC's rent stabilization…
As the multifamily industry gears up for its peak leasing season, it finds itself at a critical turning point. Although more prospects are checking out properties, keeping current residents happy is essential for maintaining profitability and controlling turnover costs. It's also essential for communities to be prepared to…
The top storylines in multifamily this week are the importance of rule enforcement, building renter trust, motivating the unmotivated, pet-friendly vacation rentals, remembering Bendix Anderson, FHA loan limits, the AI-powered Otonomus Hotel, marketing metrics and the AI-human touch sweet spot.
Unauthorized vehicle and resident complaints can erode trust rapidly. When residents see others flouting parking rules, their frustration builds, not just towards the offenders but also towards the onsite team. Maintaining consistent parking enforcement is not just about being punitive; it's about resident happiness.
The top storylines in multifamily this week are Grace Hill acquires HelloData, Laurie McCulloh named as REBA COO, multifamily investment surges, modernizing land-constrained cities, swag residents want, repositioning trends and factors, GEO best practices, tips for PPC ads and the future of student housing.