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New Lease on Life
As any redevelopment professional knows, the challenge of turning an aging, crime-ridden, Section 8 property into a trendy, coveted, market-rate lifestyle community is no small task. It requires vision, planning, enthusiasm and fearless execution. But with the right attitude, aggressive mobility and perhaps a little luck, amazing transformations can become reality. In Oklahoma City, there’s […]
06 / 03 / 13
Utility Legislation
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Pending legislation that could bolster California’s water conservation efforts by mandating the metering of water in new construction throughout the state is moving forward. This week, the California State Senate passed an amended version of SB750, which would require individual unit water metering at all newly developed multiunit residential structures or mixed-use […]
05 / 31 / 13
Near-Field Communications
Increase your property’s visibility to perspective clients while promoting tenant engagement through advances in near-field communication. You may recall advertisements for various smartphones where file and photo sharing occur by simply bringing the devices within a few centimeters of each other. You may have also seen SmartPass devices in stores and vending machines that allow […]
05 / 30 / 13
In the Doghouse
It’s been said that the way to a man’s heart is through is stomach. And, apparently, the way to a renter’s heart is through his or her dog. Not only are more and more buildings pet-friendly nowadays, but some property managers are adding amenities specifically catering to man’s best friend. Communities are banking on pet-focused […]
05 / 29 / 13
Green + Luxury
Across all sectors of the real estate marketplace, Yardi clients are innovators when it comes to development, management, operations and producing returns on investment. In Philadelphia, Yardi client Post Brothers is defining a new niche in multifamily living with units that are both eco-friendly and targeted to the renter who appreciates luxury and high quality […]
05 / 22 / 13
Multifamily Growth
Renter households increased from 34.1 percent in 2009 to 35.4 percent in 2011 according to a recent report released by the U.S. Census Bureau. A consistent pattern may be observed countrywide, with nearly a quarter of the metro areas seeing a rise in renting households, while less than 3.0 percent of the nation’s metro areas […]
05 / 17 / 13
Multifamily Composts
When it comes to new multifamily communities, nowadays it’s pretty much “Go Green or Go Home.” And that’s a very good thing. With more and more people conscientious about protecting and preserving the environment, developers are taking note and incorporating eco-friendly features into the buildings. Whether it’s building to qualify for a LEED rating, incorporating […]
05 / 15 / 13
More Social Power
Facebook has introduced a powerful tool for managing online advertising campaigns that is being heralded as a major advancement in targeted marketing. If you are using social media-based ads to reach potential renters for your multifamily property, the Facebook Power Editor could change and enhance the campaigns you create. It allows you to create and […]
05 / 09 / 13
Niche Amenities
While there is no failproof strategy for retaining residents, there are certain features that have a great impact on renewals, mostly related to the property’s ability to respond to the residents’ needs. When prospects are first introduced to a community, they are more likely to consider things like location, rental rates and curb appeal. Once […]
04 / 25 / 13
Welcome Neighborday
Whether you live in an urban apartment building or on a quiet suburban street, we all have neighbors. The loveable Fred Rogers urged us to be good to them with his charming “Won’t you be my neighbor?” tune. No matter what generation you belong to, most of us know the lyrics to that one – […]
04 / 24 / 13
Focus Green
Today, April 22, is Earth Day. Alliance Residential Company is among the Yardi multifamily clients that will mark the occasion: A tree will be planted at almost every Alliance community this week, except those that are in exceptionally urban environments or have special circumstances. “The goal is to plant a tree at the majority of […]
04 / 22 / 13
Sunset for 179D?
Over the last eight years, one financial motivation for building energy-efficient buildings, in both the commercial and multifamily sectors, has been the Energy Policy Act §179D tax deduction. §179D allowed for up to $1.80 per square foot of reduced tax liability for structures utilizing energy-efficient operating systems. The policy is scheduled to run out at […]
04 / 17 / 13
Sharing the Love
Have you ever thought about what it would take to get your residents to not just like, but love, where they live? Meet Peter Kageyama. He’s an expert on community engagement and the emotional power of place. That means that he has great ideas about how to make cities and spaces more interesting, create deeper […]
04 / 02 / 13
Millennial Shift
Homeownership has long been considered the basis of the American dream. Today, we are witnessing a massive shift in perspective, with young adults breaking away from tradition and rearranging their life goals according to personal preferences. Loosely defined as those aged 18 to 30, the financially-savvy, eco-minded, highly-educated Millennials are expected to change the face […]
03 / 04 / 13
Interest in Pinterest
As a property manager, it may become prudent to ask yourself: Are you getting the most out of Pinterest? This new social media tool has skyrocketed in popularity over the last year, and owners and operators across the country are finding it is a great way to promote their communities. In a recent webinar called […]
03 / 01 / 13
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