THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Building a 21st Century Maintenance Team
by Terry Chase
In today’s competitive job market, building an effective maintenance team requires more than just hiring skilled professionals. It requires advanced tech tools, continuous training, career development opportunities, compassionate management and strategies to reduce on-call hours. By addressing these aspects, owners and operators can attract and retain top talent, ensuring a better working experience and a reduction in turnover rates.
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Optimizing Land Use By Eliminating Parking Minimums
by Kevin Juhasz
Cities across the U.S. are eliminating parking minimums to enhance housing affordability, increase walkability and optimize land use. This trend helps reduce development costs and fosters sustainable urban living but presents challenges in parking needs. Effective management and innovative parking solutions are crucial to address these issues.
To Win Over NIMBYs, Build Housing That Resonates
by Diana Mosher
To overcome NIMBY opposition to workforce housing, developers should focus on strategic community engagement, personalized communication and thoughtful design that aligns with neighborhood aesthetics. By also presenting empirical data, developers can build support for projects that provide essential housing for middle-income workers.
MULTIFAMILY TECHNOLOGY
Search Convergence: Navigating the Future of Apartment Websites
by Andrew Ruhland
The evolution of apartment websites is key to enhancing the digital leasing experience. Modern websites should go beyond static information, incorporating immersive content, interactive maps and customized search options. These features help prospective residents visualize the community and surrounding neighborhood, providing a comprehensive view that aids decision-making. By leveraging data analytics, operators can continuously improve site functionality and user experience, ultimately driving more robust lease conversions.
Four Key Management Trends for 2024
by Debi Wherry
From AI-driven solutions streamlining operations to sustainability initiatives transforming communities, four key strategies are revolutionizing multifamily. Owners and operators can stay ahead of the curve with technology integration, resident engagement and sustainable practices that will redefine property management.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Redfin: Renters Are Staying Put Longer
by Christine Serlin
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Jen Tindle Named VP of Strategic Insights at Grace Hill
by Darcey Leach
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Only Five Markets Posted Rent Growth of 3% or Above
by Erika Morphy
Read the article in GlobeSt