In today's diverse and interconnected world, affinity groups play a crucial role in fostering inclusivity, support, and professional growth within various industries. In the multifamily housing sector, these groups are essential for building a more inclusive community, providing a platform for underrepresented voices, and promoting diversity at all levels of the industry.What is an Affinity Group?An affinity group is a group of individuals who co ...
December is a magical time of year where everything at the mall is glittery, there are new cookie recipes galore and you are practically required to cozy up on the couch with the fluffiest blanket available and watch your favorite holiday movie. (And, yes, Die Hard counts. It's 2024, and we're not going to have that debate anymore. It's not even that great. Give me Home Alone any day.)It's also a great time to ramp up your marketing and let ...
Does anyone use the Brothers brand HVAC systems from Chadwell Supply? Looking for pros and cons from experience.
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Just found out my property is under contract and due diligence starts soon. This is my first time going through this (I’m a community manager)
What are some things I should expect? What are questions I should ask my current company and questions for the new company should they interview me to stay if everything goes as planned?
This is the fourth in a 9-part series of “quick hit” blogs on the quickest way to uncover hidden revenue from leasing based on the presentation Bryan Pierce, Carol Enoch and Donald Davidoff gave at NAA’s 2024 Apartmentalize conference. Into the home stretch of this series, let’s talk about the misuse of $0 amenities. We talked in an earlier blog about using $0 amenities when all the units in a pricing group have the same amenity, ...
Been in the business with one company for 25+ years and know the ins and outs of my company. My adult son is applying for an apartment and as part of the application process he is being asked for his social security card - this is not a practice with my property management group- is this a normal request with any of yours?
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This is the fourth in a 9-part series of “quick hit” blogs on the quickest way to uncover hidden revenue from leasing based on the presentation Bryan Pierce, Carol Enoch and Donald Davidoff gave at NAA’s 2024 Apartmentalize conference. Our turn to “fail” #6 is perhaps the most pernicious of all the ones we see because this one is usually at best a complete misunderstanding of how amenity pricing should work; and, at worst, it’s i ...
As a broker in the commercial real estate (CRE) industry, you may have questioned whether public speaking is really necessary for your job. Yes, in a nutshell, and it's a skill that can greatly influence your success. I shunned public speaking for years. I would turn off chances to speak and give the platform to someone else. However, after I made the decision to say "yes," I found that the advantages greatly exceeded the initial difficulty.I mad ...
What does your Christmas bonus structure look like?
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We have assets that are in markets where residents can REALLY take a toll on impacting the condition of units and though we bill up on their ledger, they don’t pay final balances anyway and security deposits are a fraction of the damages. Does anyone have a solution that worked to help offset these expenses? Is there a better renters insurance that we can get better restitution from? Any ideas are appreciated!!
I have an Active 55 property with two DIY rooms in the plans. There is no design concept other than built-ins from construction. Anyone have one they can share photos of. Any do's or don'ts when planning the space? Photos of one of the two spaces still under construction.