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Having an in-house laundry facility is more than just an appealing amenity in multifamily communities—the ability to get this fundamental chore done without leaving their building offers residents accessibility, safety, and comfort. After lobbies, laundry rooms are also arguably the most frequently used shared spaces in a residential building. Advances in laundry technology—including apps, cashless payment systems, and high-efficiency machines—have made laundry rooms more attractive and user-friendly to residents who rely on them. We’ve come a long way from bleak basement laundry rooms with a couple of ancient coin-operated machines and a flickering fluorescent bulb overhead,... Read more
In apartment complexes, the boiler system is one of the most critical pieces of infrastructure. It provides heat (and often hot water) to dozens or even hundreds of...
Plumbing Is the #1 Source of Urgent Calls For apartment owners, most emergency calls fall into a few categories: Toilets not flushing Sinks and showers backing up Water...
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...
Noise complaints are easily the number-one grievance of people living in high-density, vertical communities with shared walls, floors, and common spaces. No matter how...
An emerging cohort of affluent households is reshaping the high end of the rental market. Data shows that the number of wealthy renters earning top incomes has surged in most large U.S. metros in recent years, with the share of renters in the highest income brackets rising meaningfully since 2019. In some markets, households earning over $150,000 or even $1 million are opting for rental living rather than buying, a shift driven by high mortgage costs, lifestyle preferences and the desire for flexibility. National rent growth overall has been modest, with average asking rents rising just over 1 percent in early 2025 and higher-end properties often showing slower rent increases and elevated... 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...
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...
“You only get one chance to make a great first impression,” goes the old adage. That’s the essence of curb appeal. When someone arrives at your property, they...
Water is a necessity for living—but it’s also a potential hazard for all types of buildings, on both micro and macro levels. In the form of extreme weather, water...
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