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We Are Apartments, They Need To Hear Us
We Are Apartments, They Need To Hear Us

We hear the cry all the time – “Takethe politics out of sports!” Take the politics out of education, out of movies, out of everything!” And I confess, I agree. I don’t want to know what my favorite athlete or actors’ politics are. I don’t care whether... Continue Reading

Postedby Rocky Sundling
Date posted06/1/2021


Strategies to Inspire Urgency & Ditch Procrastination
Strategies to Inspire Urgency & Ditch Procrastination

As we have all witnessed over the last year, life as we know it can change in an instant. Last April, not a day went by that we weren't being inundated with a barrage of bad news and challenges we were facing in our communities and companies. Even to this day, when we read the news and face the... Continue Reading

Postedby Dori J. Brewer
Date posted05/3/2021


10 Analytics Tools For Multifamily Marketing
10 Analytics Tools For Multifamily Marketing

Today, almost all multifamily marketing efforts revolve around a digital strategy. Whether it’s monitoring your property’s online presence or using new software to collect data on your target audience, it is critical to stay ahead of the marketing technology (martech) curve. While... Continue Reading

Postedby Ashley Tyndall
Date posted04/30/2021


What do Employees Really Want?
What do Employees Really Want?

Eight Key Practices to Set Both Parties Up for Success Continue Reading

Postedby Parke Pettegrew
Date posted04/28/2021


How Onsite Teams Increased Resident Retention During COVID
How Onsite Teams Increased Resident Retention During COVID

In the multifamily industry, “resident retention” is a buzzword phrase that keeps onsite team members, regionals and owners alike looking for ways to refine current practices and create new ones. Resident retention is incredibly important to our communities as well as our bottom... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelsey Lawless
Date posted04/26/2021


Instagram 101: Engage Your Residents and Increase Your Followers
Instagram 101: Engage Your Residents and Increase Your Followers

Much like people, each social media platform has its own personality, and through it, its own specific use. Facebook is more visual, personal, and explanatory — ideal for establishing your property as a helpful resource and engaging with residents. Think of it as your storefront greeter,... Continue Reading

Date posted04/13/2021


Navigating the Pandemic - A Maintenance Perspective
Navigating the Pandemic - A Maintenance Perspective

When the pandemic started last year, it immediately put the maintenance team atmy community - Colorado Station - on high alert. We had to get creative and start making adjustments to fight COVID 19. The first thing we started to do was to find cleaning supplies like sanitizer, latex gloves, hand... Continue Reading

Postedby Hector Maldonado
Date posted04/8/2021


One Year Later...
One Year Later...

In 2020, Coloradans Stayed at Home and Worked from Home, and Apartments are home for many of them. Here's how the Multifamily Industry Responded The year 2020 started out with hope and prosperity; a new decade, an election year and another chance for fresh beginnings. Unfortunately, in a matter... Continue Reading

Date posted04/6/2021


Explaining the Breakdown of One Dollar of Rent
Explaining the Breakdown of One Dollar of Rent

There exists a misconception that rental housing owners enjoy large margins and can continue operating in the absence of rent payments, and with so much discussion around rents during COVID-19, the National Apartment Association (NAA) has released resources that help explain the breakdown of $1 of... Continue Reading

Date posted04/5/2021


2021 Digital Marketing Trends To Keep An Eye On
2021 Digital Marketing Trends To Keep An Eye On

In order for a multifamily professional to be successful, they must approach their target residents where they are. In the past, this meant placing billboards on their route to work or an advertisement on an apartment search site. As technology has radically evolved, digital marketing has changed... Continue Reading

Date posted03/30/2021


Maintaining Your Career During the Pandemic
Maintaining Your Career During the Pandemic

No matter your role in the global community, COVID-19 forced us all to take stock in Spring 2020. How do we feed our families, what plans will be forced to be put on hold, which of our loved ones are higher risk? Tightening the lens as members of the multifamily industry, taking stock meant asking... Continue Reading

Postedby Michelle Cook
Date posted03/25/2021


9 Habits of Highly Effective Leasing Professionals
9 Habits of Highly Effective Leasing Professionals

A strong onsite leasing team is the bread and butter of asuccessful apartment community. Your property can have a fantastic marketing game and the best amenities around, but if your leasing associates aren’t practicing the best habits, your property is going to struggle.So just what are... Continue Reading

Postedby Karen Gladney
Date posted03/22/2021