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During CONNECTIONS Summit at CES 2025, hosted by Parks Associates earlier this month in Las Vegas, industry leaders discussed the value of IoT and its applications in multifamily. SmartRent Vice President of Product Management, Braeden Scheer, was among the esteemed panelists leading the session Navigating the Multifamily IoT…
In the never-ending effort to attract and retain residents, forward-thinking operators are offering services and amenities that provide financial benefits—to help their communities. In the 2024 Entrata Summit session “Leveraging Resident-Based Services to Acquire and Retain Quality Residents,” a panel of industry experts shared their companies’ success stories.
Pet owners seldom want to think about it—what if something happens to my pet? Oftentimes, they are unprepared for emergency situations because they never want to envision them. Property teams never want to encounter an emergency situation, either. But they can take steps to ensure their residents have…
Hamilton Zanze today announced that, in partnership with Limekiln Real Estate Investment Management, it formed a joint venture that acquired certain new-issue securities in the Freddie Mac K-165 transaction. Limekiln will serve as the Directing Certificate Holder under the offering. The acquisition closed on Nov. 7.
Property websites are often rooted in function. They serve as a place for prospective residents to gather details about what a rental community has to offer. As such, many of these sites feature static floor plans, basic descriptions and satisfactory photography. That will no longer cut it for…
Owner-operator Hamilton Zanze has sponsored the acquisition of over $6.9 billion in multifamily assets primarily in the Western, Southwestern, and Eastern United States since its founding in 2001. Kurt Houtkooper oversees the strategic direction of the firm and is responsible for developing and executing its investment objectives.
In the multifamily space, a well-crafted rewards program doesn’t just retain residents; it fosters a thriving community where people are happier, more engaged, and more likely to refer their friends. For operators, that means improved retention, higher occupancy, and better property performance.
Most operators’ fraud prevention process involves readily apparent first steps, such as analyzing credit history, criminal background, and rental history, including any evictions. Many have adopted tools to help make this process more accurate and less cumbersome, but it’s becoming increasingly apparent that more layers are needed.