THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
High-Speed Internet and Reliable Cell Reception Are Priorities
by Ed Wolff
High-speed internet and reliable cell reception are no longer luxuries in multifamily communities. They’re essentials now, emerging as top priorities for residents and significantly influencing the decision of where to live. Property owners are responding to this demand by upgrading infrastructure to support high-speed internet and improve cellular networks within communities. This shift is not just about meeting resident expectations but also about staying competitive.
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Mystery Shopping Can Enhance the Resident Experience
by Christine Serlin
Back-to-School: Navigating the Package Surge
by Kevin Juhasz
The rise in multifamily package deliveries is not limited to conventional communities. Student housing faces many of the same challenges, with college students increasing back-to-college spending by roughly 40% since 2019. Package management in student housing can have unique issues when compared to traditional housing.
MULTIFAMILY TECHNOLOGY
PetScreening’s FidoAlert Named Pet Solution of the Year
by Paul Willis
PetScreening’s FidoAlert has been Pet Solution of the Year by the 2024 Pet Innovation Awards. FidoAlert is a lost-and-found pet solution created by PetScreening Founder and CEO John Bradford, designed to reunite lost dogs and cats (TabbyAlert) with their owners. The platform features a text-based amber alert system for pets and includes more than 1.3 million registered pets throughout the U.S., including Puerto Rico
Connectivity: Managed WiFi Equals Greater NOI
by Andrew Ruhland
Managed WiFi is becoming a game-changer for apartment communities, driving higher NOI, offering reliable, property-wide internet service, enhancing resident satisfaction and streamlining property management. This connectivity solution can also create new revenue streams, as residents are willing to pay a premium for consistent access.
Marketers Get a Seat at the Decision-Making Table
by Gabriel Frank
INDUSTRY NEWS
Five Sun Belt Markets With High Multifamily Returns
by Mario Marroquin
Five Sun Belt markets—Miami, Tampa, Phoenix, Las Vegas and Atlanta—are leading the nation in multifamily investment returns. These markets are experiencing significant population growth, driven by migration patterns favoring warmer climates and lower costs of living. The demand for rental housing in these areas has surged, pushing up occupancy rates and rents and boosting investor returns. As the Sun Belt continues to attract new residents, these cities remain prime targets for investment.
Another Signal For September Rate Cut
by Taylor Driscoll
What Will Fed Rate Cuts Mean for Builders?
by Vincent Solandro