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Planning for a rainy day is pretty easy. Have an extra umbrella handy or a waterproof coat, and you’re probably fine. Planning for the rainiest day ever, on the other hand, is significantly more daunting. Especially if during that day there’s also a fire, an earthquake, or a tornado. It may sound like exaggeration, but every association or co-op board must face the possibility of a real-life worst-case scenario in order to ensure that their residents are adequately prepared to weather any storm—literal or figurative. Protecting lives—and property value—to the best of its ability is the duty of every board, and as such, every multifamily community should have a plan ready in the... Read more
For shared-interest communities, guarding the safety and security of residents is of paramount importance. Achieving those goals is more than a matter of key fobs and...
The multifamily industry will be tested in 2026 as demand is weakening due to reduced immigration and weak job growth, Yardi Matrix says in its 2026 Winter...
Something fundamental shifted in real estate investing over the past 18 months, and most people are just now catching on. The investors who made fortunes flipping...
Storing IDs in a drawer before verifying the identity of visitors or renters exposes both property managers and residents to serious physical dangers and security...
Winter is well underway, but it’s never not a good time to assess your building’s cold weather readiness, and to make any needed adjustments or repairs to keep things running smoothly (and warmly!) between now and the spring thaw. If your building is on the older side, smart, proactive winterization is even more important. Here are 10 tips for doing just that. 1. Know Your Heating System Like Family Steam and hot-water systems are old souls. Make sure boilers are serviced early, controls are calibrated, and safety valves actually work. If the boiler coughs, listen — it’s trying to tell you something. 2. Bleed Radiators (Yes, Every One) Air in the system equals cold... Read more
Exploring how innovation is reshaping operations, enhancing resident experiences, and driving sustainability in multifamily housing Technology continues to evolve at an...
Today, well over half of U.S. households—between 66% and 75%—own a pet. Let’s break that down in the context of rental housing. With approximately 44.5 million...
After producing 10,000+ walkthrough video tours and photos for apartment communities nationwide, our in-house media team has learned one truth: Preparation makes or...
What if a landlord wants to end the lease early can the lease be broken by the landlord and under what circumstances? A rental contract is normally viewed as ironclad by...
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