FTC sues online listing service Roomster for defrauding customers

The suit alleges Roomster and its executives bought fake reviews and failed to verify listings.

By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 31, 2022

How one owner incorporates business intel to enhance portfolio management

Florida-based Beacon Real Estate Group invests in technology that helps it work with operators.

By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 29, 2022

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Artificial Intelligence

Multifamily Dive breaks down the pros and cons of this nascent technology for apartment owners, operators and managers.  

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August Roundup: New multifamily products

New offerings include flooring, showerheads and ductless mini-split systems.

By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 25, 2022

Katerra factory buyer acquires PA facility, targets multifamily construction

Volumetric Building’s new factory will serve major markets in the Northeast, such as Philadelphia, New York City and Washington, D.C.

By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 11, 2022

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

July roundup: New multifamily products

New offerings include brick facades and smart automation.

By Mary Salmonsen • July 27, 2022

Self-showing technology is the new age of leasing

We’re in a new era of leasing. Start alleviating pressure from your staff and place more responsibility on prospects.

By Sam Shannon • July 25, 2022

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

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

June roundup: New multifamily products

The list includes products unveiled at last week's Apartmentalize conference.

By Mary Salmonsen • June 29, 2022

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

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

Are you sure tenants' payment data is secure?

With current rent prices, protecting tenants’ digital payments data is more important than ever.

June 13, 2022

Pure makes a play for institutional investors, looks for more acquisitions

The company expects to operate in 25 states by the end of the year and recently closed a $50 million financing round.

By Leslie Shaver • May 25, 2022

May roundup: New multifamily products

This month’s features include food delivery storage pods and a maintenance issue detection system.

By Mary Salmonsen • May 25, 2022

Supply chain backups postpone apartment openings

Without properties to show, managers rely on communication and technology to pre-lease units and soothe resident anxiety.

By Leslie Shaver • May 18, 2022

Fleeing 'superstar' cities, tech workers are moving to mid-size and smaller markets, causing housing, traffic concerns

After many Americans relocated to work remotely during the pandemic, smaller cities are now grappling with rising housing prices, traffic and homelessness.

By Karen Kroll • May 5, 2022

April roundup: New multifamily products

This month's features include cabinet renovation kits, air quality monitors and smart building access.

By Mary Salmonsen • April 27, 2022

Tech startup aims to reduce maintenance costs

Bethesda, Maryland-based Dwellwell claims to reduce annual maintenance costs by up to 25% for property owners.

By Sebastian Obando • April 6, 2022

Country's second-largest owner sees record growth

Although apartment deals are "never smooth," Morgan Properties continues to improve the process of adding new assets to its portfolio, according to vice president Samantha McQuown.

By Leslie Shaver • April 5, 2022

SmartRent picks up SightPlan for $135M

SightPlan's customer base includes over 160 real estate owners and managers, including Cushman & Wakefield, Lincoln Property Co. and Trammell Crow Residential. 

By Mary Salmonsen • April 5, 2022

Proposed FCC broadband ruling 'a big deal' for multifamily operators

The new regulations would ban providers such as Cox Cable from entering into exclusive revenue-sharing agreements with multi-tenant building operators.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • March 28, 2022

Is the on-site leasing agent becoming extinct?

Worker shortages and tech-savvy renters have combined to accelerate the trend of fewer staff members at apartment complexes.

By Leslie Shaver • March 28, 2022

Transaction volume creates uncertainty for property operators

RKW's Marcie Williams talks about competition among third-party managers to generate new business and keep employees in hot markets.

By Leslie Shaver • March 24, 2022

Pegasus Residential pilots 4-day workweeks and manager-free properties

The Georgia-based apartment manager is also closing some of its locations on the weekends and centralizing its management and maintenance services.

By Leslie Shaver • March 22, 2022