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Multifamily's top storylines this week are Mill Creek starts construction on Modera San Rafael, multifamily investors say "go," transit-oriented development, smarter pet policies, the operations side of sustainability, California housing moves, five community messages that should be texts, a better conversion calculator and how LEED certs fared in…
Just as it’s difficult to find a hotel that isn’t pet-friendly any longer, fewer and fewer rental communities do not welcome pets in any capacity. Pet-welcoming sentiment goes beyond traditional multifamily, as military bases, single-family, vacation rentals, short-term rentals and manufactured housing all experience pet demand.
The top storylines in multifamily this week are app fatigue and convenience, pets and short-term rentals, where affordable housing is needed the most, PetScreening's new AI tool, Travtus and Engrain upgrade Everyday (AI), insurance costs easing, tackling fraud, tech adoption and authenticity in resident communication.
PetScreening®, which offers the rental housing industry's first and leading pet policy compliance software at no charge to property owners and managers, today announced the launch of PetComply.ai, an exclusive feature that uses AI and advanced data analytics to help property managers identify pets that renters have failed…
With more than three-quarters of U.S. pet owners bringing their animals on trips, short-term rental operators have a growing incentive to implement thoughtful, forward-looking pet policies. By pre-evaluating pets and assistance animals, operators can reduce liability and minimize surprises.
Ultimately, vacation and short-term rental operators who offer pet-friendly accommodations aren't only being kind to pet owners. They are exhibiting a business-savvy approach that can help attract a wider array of renters, increase revenue per booking and lead to an influx of higher ratings and reviews.
Crafting the ideal pet policy for your portfolio can be a challenging undertaking. On one hand, you have today’s renters, who are more passionate about their pets than ever. According to a 2023 survey by Cortland, pet policies are the top consideration for dog-owning apartment residents.
The top storylines in multifamily this week are crafting pet policies, Hamilton Zane CEO on the 2024 outlook, the missing middle housing, building a tech stack, using tech to cut expenses, word-of-mouth marketing, zoning and development, high-risk housing and challenges to economic recovery.