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RF Investment Partners announced today the successful exit of Ally Waste Services. This exit marks the culmination of a transformational partnership that began in 2022 and reshaped Ally Waste from a small southwestern valet trash provider into a national managed waste platform.
Nearly every operator uses resident surveys to collect feedback, track satisfaction, and compare property performance across communities. But somewhere along the way, the industry began treating surveys as scoreboards instead of what they were meant to be: operational improvement tools.
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.
When grounded in strong methodology, surveys provide a reliable lens into what residents truly value and where communities can improve. By reclaiming the integrity of surveys and applying them thoughtfully, operators can move beyond surface-level online scores and turn resident feedback into significant, actionable insight.
Donaldson Impact Investments, in partnership with New York Life Investment Management and not-for-profit developer, Housing Initiative Partnership (HIP), today announced the acquisition of Yorkshire Apartments, a 326-unit garden-style community in the White Oak neighborhood of Silver Spring, Maryland.
Creative Marketing Concepts (CMC), a fractional marketing agency serving the multifamily real estate industry, today announced the appointment of Wendy Simpson as President and Chief Marketing Officer. Simpson will leverage 25 years of multifamily acumen to lead CMC's strategic expansion.
Multifamily marketing is undergoing a fundamental transformation, prioritizing the raw and real over the polished and professional. The latest SatisFacts Online Renter Study highlights a simple but powerful truth: the best marketing isn’t flashy. It’s authentic, accessible, and aligned with how modern renters actually think.
While many renters are still on the path to homeownership, the American dream is evolving and households are adapting their aspirations with today’s financial realities, according to survey findings from Entrata.