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Where Pets Thrive: Crafting the Ideal...

Today’s renter is many things . . . demographically diverse, often working remotely, seeking social interaction and quite value-conscious. And importantly, increasingly prioritizing spaces that accommodate their lifestyle—including the companionship of pets. With two-thirds of U.S. households containing pets, chances are that many people considering your community as their next home will have a companion animal. So how can rental housing operators maximize their appeal to this group and create ideal pet-inclusive communities? The Ideal Pet-Inclusive Community First, an ideal pet-inclusive community goes beyond merely accepting pets; it creates a vibrant, safe, and welcoming space... Read more

The U.S. Department of Justice has sued the owners and managers of an apartment complex for discriminating against Black tenants over felony and criminal history...

As Hurricane Milton bore down on Florida– the second major hurricane in just two weeks to hit the state – some Americans said natural disasters will play a role in...

Key Takeaways California’s new $80M rebate program offers incentives for low- and moderate-income homeowners and multifamily building owners to electrify their...

The age of one-click purchases and same-day deliveries has created a new kind of monster — a significant increase in package deliveries to multifamily properties. The...

Dog Days: Multifamily Firm Creates Pet-Friendly...

For Steve Bardack, the secret to resident engagement starts with a doggie door. “The doggie door is a game changer. A prospective resident sees it and instantly connects the dots: No more getting up at 3 a.m. No more rushing home by 6 p.m. It transforms life for the owner and pet,” the multifamily owner and operator says. If a doggie door was the only thing separating Bardack’s apartment brand from hundreds of other Dallas-Fort Worth properties, that might be enough. After all, what signals pet-friendly more emphatically than a doggie door in every apartment? But a doggie door is just the teaser for a pair of dog-loving apartment utopias—the 338-unit Dane Park North Garland and... Read more

With Hurricane Milton heading toward Florida and swaths of the South still reeling in the wake of Hurricane Helene, many might be wondering: Is any place truly safe...

Scammers lurk in the background of virtually every industry, and the multifamily sector is no exception. Some renters will leap at the chance to exploit loopholes in the...

The U.S. once again finds itself grappling with the aftermath of a devastating hurricane, one of the many pummeling weather events that have caused death and...

Reputation, the global leader in reputation performance management, recently released its 2024 Property Management Industry Report, highlighting the growing importance...