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Digital Marketing Trends

The rise of e-commerce has transformed the world into a global marketplace where the focus is on connectivity. Consumers have learned to navigate through the avalanche of sales and discount deals, and have come to value expertise, quality service and responsiveness more than anything else. More important than ever, digital marketing enables real estate companies […]

08 / 19 / 13

Found it on Findery

Some memories are so powerful that you’d want to mark them somehow more than just in your mind. Memories that you want to be able to access from miles away, simply displayed on a map, memories that describe themselves through photos, notes, and even videos. It can be a new place that you’ve visited, it […]

08 / 16 / 13

Walt Smith

Dallas – Riverstone Residential is no stranger to the ranks of the nation’s largest multifamily management firms. With 174,838 units around the country, the last year and a half has been a period of steady growth for the privately-held company. As the largest 100 percent third-party apartment manager in the U.S., Riverstone’s recent growth is […]

08 / 16 / 13

Rental Art

Your community’s curb appeal is key in enhancing asset value. Location and price are still at the top of the most coveted amenities among urban apartment renters, yet creating an attractive atmosphere and relaxed background is critical as well. A safe and comfortable community that features an inspired design will  linger in the minds of […]

08 / 15 / 13

NAHMA Education Foundation

The National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) Educational Foundation, nearing its 20th year in service, has helped thousands of affordable housing residents overcome the odds to attain higher education. Its efforts have resulted in a demonstrated legacy of community empowerment one scholarship recipient at a time. NAHMA board members are problem solvers at heart. When […]

08 / 14 / 13

Green Space Reinvented

In advocating for urban parks revitalization, the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) is also fighting for a better quality of life for all Americans. Today, many communities are suffering from a lack of sustainable infrastructure, chronic stormwater management issues, lagging economies, poor health and limited recreational options. Neighborhood parks and other public green spaces […]

08 / 13 / 13

Credit Score Options

For multifamily property managers, flipping a coin to decide whether or not to rent to a prospect with thin or no credit information can hardly be considered an industry best practice. But with 27 to 30 million potential apartment renters who can’t be evaluated for a traditional credit score, usually due to lack of recent […]

08 / 12 / 13

Shopping Snapshot

You may have heard that Americans now do all of their shopping online. But it’s too soon to write shopping off as a national pastime just yet. In fact, shopping centers across the nation are seeing steady increases in sales this spring and summer, benefiting the economy. Jobs at the mall are also up. And […]

08 / 09 / 13

Going Smoke-Free

Banning smoking in apartments is often a controversial move that might be met with some resistance, especially if the building didn’t originally have this as a restriction. If residents are smokers, they might resent being told that they cannot smoke in their own homes. However, there are many benefits to banning smoking in a community. […]

08 / 08 / 13

Raymond Major

With nearly a decade of experience in information technology, Raymond Major has some very good advice for all of us. “Rebooting your computer fixes the problem 80 percent of the time,” chuckled Major, an IT specialist for Yardi who was originally part of the Yardi CLASSIC team. It’s simple but great advice from an IT […]

08 / 07 / 13

Operation Inbox

Take a minute to think about your email inbox. Visualize it. Did your heart rate go up? A recent study conducted by the University of California, Irvine attached heart rate monitors to two test groups of workers – one with access to email and the other without – and found that those with email access […]

08 / 06 / 13

Hard Drives

Moments of our life materialize into memories; photos, movies, music, their number increases from one year to the next.  In a world where the electronic format has gained supremacy, our devices need a secure, offsite replication spot where these electronic records of days gone by are backed up and secured. These days information has moved […]

08 / 05 / 13

The Brick Companies

The Brick Companies (TBC) upholds a longstanding history in the DC area. What began as a brick and terra cotta pipe manufacturer has turned into a staple in commercial, residential and recreational real estate management. As the company continues to grow, responsible development and community involvement serve as pillars for a promising future. Promoting Healthy […]

08 / 02 / 13

Risk Management

Business operations are subject to numerous internal and external risks, including severe weather, which could result in damaged goods and significant financial distress. How managers and property owners prepare ahead of time can entirely alter the course of an event. While hurricanes, fire and other natural calamities cannot be prevented, we can be proactive and […]

08 / 01 / 13

Kris Panks

Right after college, Kris Panks could be spotted in a local car commercial but she knew acting was not her calling. “Oh Gosh,” she sighs.  “I think I’m standing near a car, excited, saying ‘I found it!’ I have the tape on VHS somewhere…but I’m no actress.” After receiving her degree in Marketing Sales Management, […]

07 / 31 / 13