For the first five years of my career, I worked in student housing in Gainesville, Florida. Partly because I was young in my career and partly because Gainesville is a small town, I really had no idea how big the industry was that I was working in. It wasn’t until I moved to Denver in 2007... Continue Reading
For this issue we will step away from the traditional apartment communities that we normally feature to address some non-traditional trends that are breaking the mold in the rental market. We will focus on three properties that represent the most popular development types, including the... Continue Reading
The Apartment Association of Metro Denver has conducted an industry compensation study every other year since 1999. Compensation data was collected from 32 different management companies, and included specific data for 3,354 individual people who work in the Metro Denver apartment industry. The... Continue Reading
It is hard to imagine, yet, here we are, days are shorter, and it is noticeably cooler. Winter is right around the corner. Here are a few quick tips to help you, your community, and your residents prepare for the upcoming heating season. Heating System Inspections. We have all heard the idiom;... Continue Reading
Pets can create quite a conundrum for landlords who want to appeal to a broad group of tenants but are also concerned about potential damage to their rental property. If you're wondering whether to offer your rental property to tenants with pets, here are a few key benefits. The Rise of Pet... Continue Reading
What are chameleons known for? Chameleons possess a host of physical adaptations which help them survive. Most notably, they are known for their swiveling eyes that help them pinpoint fast-moving prey and their color-changing skin helps them blend in, stand out to potential mates, and... Continue Reading
Despite the economic climate, now is not the time for apartment communities to ignore social media. Social media is critical to attracting and engaging with residents. There’s no ifs, ands, or buts about it — your residents are actively online, using multiple social media platforms. ... Continue Reading
Digital nomads are remote workers who take advantage of their location-independent jobs to travel and live where they choose, whether domestically or internationally. According to a research study from the MBO Partners State of Independence, there are around 15.5 million digital nomads in the US,... Continue Reading
I spent a good deal of time over the last year or so trying to decide what my goals would be during my time as AAMD President. I actually spoke with several past presidents to gather their advice – and what I heard was fairly consistent – it was to narrow down my ideas to one or two... Continue Reading
On June 6, the Apartment Association of Metro Denver (AAMD) launched Mentoring into New Dimensions (MIND), a mentorship initiative connecting young talent in the multifamily housing sector with industry veterans, helping them nurture the skills and confidence they need to succeed. Spearheaded by... Continue Reading
"Life is not about finding our limitations; it’s about finding our infinity." – Herbie Hancock We have all found our infinity dealing with all that we have accomplished over the past two plus years with COVID. Navigating through COVID we all faced breakthroughs and setbacks. Each of... Continue Reading
Marketing an affordable housing community sounds daunting, but in reality, you can easily use the same marketing tools and techniques as you would for multifamily and conventional housing. The main difference? Your audience. The affordable housing community is in a very unique position in that... Continue Reading
