MultifamilyExecutive: Resident Life

Apartment Firms Probe New Social Media Strategies

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:40:07 EST

Opportunities and strategies for multifamily apartment companies to leverage the power of social media.

Gen Y Renters Want Green, Hot-Wired Apartments

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:39:21 EST

Multifamily Operators Who Fail to Continue Green, IT investments will likely lose out on Gen Y Renters

ULI Speakers See Renter Value in Green

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:34:58 EST

Will renters pay for green? That's becoming one of the most-asked questions in the apartment industry. And so far, most apartment owners aren’t answering yes. It’s more like “I don’t know.”

Top 10 Strategies for Maximizing Lease Renewals

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:27:48 EST

Multifamily firms are working harder than ever to lock in renewals, due in large part to downward pressure on rents for new leases and weaker occupancies. Seasoned property management vets from progressive multifamily firms say there are plenty of tools to keep loyal residents happy and coming back for more at the conclusion of their lease. Here are the top 10 tactics suggested by a panel of industry experts who are revving up their renewals.

Condo Associations Face Financial Difficulties

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:10:55 EST

As more and more condo owners and developers across the country fall into bankruptcy, their associations are suffering right along with them.

Condo Associations Face Financial Stress

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:35:41 EST

The Maison-Grande Condominium in Miami Beach, Fla., kept getting fines from the local government for various code violations. Its garage, carpets, air conditioning system, sprinkler system, and roof all required attention, but the association said it couldn’t address any of these issues because it owed more than $110,000 a month to the building’s former developer, Coral Gables, Fla.-based Dorten and Robert Siegel. So, in June the condo association declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Quick & Quirky: July 17, 2009

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 03:07:39 EST

MULTIFAMILY EXECUTIVE Senior Editor Chris Wood rounds up interesting and intriguing news tidbits. This week: the nightlife issue with last calls for alcohol and roof-top summer concerts, plus bonus roof-top coverage with advice on dealing with ladder lunatics and bats in the belfry.

Rehab Renewals: Mid-America's New Program Lures Back Residents

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12:47:59 EST

When residents come into certain leasing offices for Mid-America Apartment Communities, they're not always sold on renewing their lease. To entice them, the Memphis, Tenn.-based REIT isn’t offering a few dollars off the rent or throwing in a DVD player upon renewal; its offering an upgraded unit.

Contests Fuel Adoption of Multifamily Online Services

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:53:43 EST

For multifamily operators looking to power up adoption of technology or searching for broader, more exciting exposure to renters searching for apartments online, recent industry successes suggest that contests and promotions point the way towards greater participation in programs and initiatives among the public and property staffers alike.

REITs Watch Renewals Closely, Want to Keep Heads in Beds

Tue, 19 May 2009 10:03:32 EST

Multifamily companies find renters digging in on renewals as they struggle to entice residents to stay put.

Legislation Forces More Apartments to Go Smoke-Free

Fri, 29 May 2009 10:55:39 EST

An increasing number of property owners want to ban smoking but on their own terms. New resources can help them do so.

Property Owners Build Community Through Social Networks

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:02:42 EST

With property-specific social networks, multifamily owners can build community. But what are the risks?

IPTV Takes Root in Multifamily

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:02:37 EST

Multifamily firms tune in to the potential of Internet protocol television.

Hooking Up

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 04:13:00 EST

Can the laundry room make a comeback as a socially activated common area

Outdoor Escapades

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 04:34:36 EST

At multifamily properties, the first stop is often the community recreation areas. These are an important amenity for almost all residents, whether they're families with small children, single professionals, or older adults living on fixed-incomes.

Mission: Accomplished

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 05:34:47 EST

On and off base, multifamily executives adjust to the new face of military housing.

School Spirit: Senior and Student Housing Collide

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 04:16:12 EST

Developed by Boston-based Beacon Communities, Veridian Village will offer 129 units across the street from Hampshire College's main campus. The project will be closely connected with the area's five universities—University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Amherst College, Mount Holyoke College, Smith College, and Hampshire College.

Q & A With Rodolfo Acevedo

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:15:11 EST

What are your top tips for designing an apartment clubhouse?

Signal Strength: WiFi in Apartments

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 12:38:46 EST

When the Morgan Group started installing WiFi access points in the common areas of its club houses and pools four years ago, it was slightly ahead of its residents in providing the amenity.

Higher Calling

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:02:26 EST

In today's PowerPoint world, the architect's presentation proved to be surprisingly low-tech. Instead of logging onto a laptop, he turned to a sheaf of transparencies, carefully placing each one on the slide projector. They deserved the care. With their faded black backgrounds and black-and-white drawings, the thin plastic sheets looked delicate and well-used.