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Local businesses, volunteer opportunities matter to renters
While the apartment industry has been engaged in the amenity wars over the past decade, neighborhoods still matter a lot.
By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 8, 2022 -
Multifamily design levels up to meet sophisticated tenant expectations
As apartment residents pay ever-higher rents, they expect more bling for their buck.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Aug. 4, 2022 -
Trendline
Top 5 stories from Multifamily Dive
A roundup of some of Multifamily Dive’s top stories of 2024.
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It costs nearly $4,000 to replace a resident when they leave
Property managers say they must forgo lost rents and give away concessions when a renter departs.
By Leslie Shaver • July 19, 2022 -
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
As e-commerce booms, managers boost package infrastructure
Dedicated rooms and delivery services help reduce the burden on on-site staffers.
By Leslie Shaver • July 19, 2022 -
The Great Resignation isn't over for multifamily employers
In this series, Multifamily Dive explores ways to recruit and retain workers during a time of high turnover.
July 19, 2022 -
Retain workers by managing burnout, building resilience
Here’s how the multifamily sector can give employees a work-life balance that supports both their personal and professional needs.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • July 15, 2022 -
Managers brace for Amazon package deluge
Prime Day orders accounted for 2% of deliveries arriving at apartment properties in 2021, but that number could grow this year.
By Leslie Shaver • July 14, 2022 -
Q&A
Why one owner expects to see price declines of up to 30% for some assets
Interest rate increases could cause pain for owners who are forced to sell.
By Leslie Shaver • July 12, 2022 -
Why workers are moving on
Employees at all levels of the apartment industry seek flexibility, respect and a bigger paycheck.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • July 11, 2022 -
The Big Quit: Employees opt out of jobs in search of better pay, less stress
The Great Resignation is headed straight for multifamily’s middle managers, experts say.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • July 8, 2022 -
Q&A
General Motors aims to make EV charging accessible to apartment residents
The automaker wants to solve the challenge of charging access for those who live in multifamily dwellings.
By Dan Zukowski • July 6, 2022 -
Q&A
Institutional clients help fuel one manager’s growth
Despite record profits, Drucker + Falk struggles to fill open roles — particularly in maintenance.
By Leslie Shaver • July 5, 2022 -
Thought Leaders: June 2022
This month executives from Camden, Village Green, CHA Partners and more talk about their latest challenges and successes.
By Leslie Shaver • June 30, 2022 -
June roundup: New multifamily products
The list includes products unveiled at last week's Apartmentalize conference.
By Mary Salmonsen • June 29, 2022 -
After bottoming out, vacancies slowly tick up
Despite more apartments being available, the market remains historically tight.
By Leslie Shaver • June 27, 2022 -
Operational efficiency a rising concern for multifamily operators
Recruiting, HR and maximizing revenue remain top challenges, according to new research unveiled at last week’s Apartmentalize conference.
By Mary Salmonsen • June 27, 2022 -
Q&A
Pandemic, interest rates create pressure for affordable managers
Higher borrowing rates, combined with increased labor and materials costs, are forcing managers to operate more efficiently.
By Leslie Shaver • June 24, 2022 -
The new drivers of apartment demand
Migration and reopened economies helped propel rent growth 10% beyond wages in the past year.
By Leslie Shaver • June 22, 2022 -
Q&A
How this property manager tackles labor, technology challenges
Weeding out unnecessary technology and finding workers from new industries are twin goals for RMK Management.
By Leslie Shaver • June 21, 2022 -
Renters are staying in their apartments longer, paying more
Residents are renewing their leases, despite an average rent increase of 10%.
By Leslie Shaver • June 21, 2022 -
Q&A
How rising cap rates could put pressure on managers
Owners could expect more from their managers as rapid property appreciation declines.
By Leslie Shaver • June 15, 2022 -
Property managers deal with churn
With more investors selling properties than in the past, operators learn to adjust.
By Leslie Shaver • June 13, 2022 -
Q&A
Squeezing efficiency out of single-family rentals
After rapid growth over the past couple of years, Pure still sees consolidation opportunities through technology.
By Leslie Shaver • June 13, 2022 -
Recession 'not inevitable,' Moody's says
Executives considering changes to wages, prices and other critical points of business strategy must filter an unusual range of conflicting economic forecasts.
By Jim Tyson • June 8, 2022 -
Natural gas legislation: What multifamily developers, owners need to know
While a growing number of local governments ban natural gas hookups, over a dozen states have moved to prevent this type of legislation.
By Jen A. Miller • June 1, 2022