September 20, 2024

Hillsborough County Reduces Affordable Housing Fund by $8 Million

Hillsborough County has decided to remove $8 million from its affordable housing fund in next year’s budget, following a heated public hearing. The Board of County Commissioners voted 4-3 on Thursday to reduce the $10 million HOPE fund—designed to support affordable housing projects—down to just $2 million.
September 17, 2024

83% of Property Managers Report High Job Satisfaction at Their Companies

According to the 2024 Voice of the Property Manager report, published by the National Apartment Association and sponsored by MRI Software, 83% of property managers enjoy working at their current place of employment, and 74% feel secure in their roles.
May 22, 2024

Strategies for Marketing a New Community in High-Supply Markets

Preparing to open a new community involves a lengthy task list for multifamily owners and operators. However, the ultimate determinant of a community’s success is its ongoing marketing plan, which should be in place long before the doors open. This year, as record supply is scheduled to deliver, having an effective marketing strategy is even more critical.
August 4, 2023

Elevating Multifamily Success Through Maintenance Training and Support

In the realm of multifamily housing, amidst the ever-shifting landscape, one steadfast factor remains the crucial role of maintenance teams in resident retention and lease conversions. The community's maintenance squad forms the heart of operational efficiency, not only within individual units but also spanning communal spaces and beyond.
February 15, 2023

Converted Apartments Are Up 25% from Pre-Covid Analytics

New rental apartments are outpacing new construction, according to RentCafe’s Adaptive Reuse Report. The report shows that the number of adaptive projects grew 25% from pre-SARS years and almost doubled during the three-year period between 2020 and 2021. This growth is largely due to office-to-residential conversions as well as emerging niches like former healthcare and religious buildings.
June 24, 2022

New HVAC Regulations Are Coming In 2023

Starting January 1, 2023, new HVAC regulations will come into effect and I'm sure you're wondering how this changes. These changes will increase the required minimum efficiencies for residential and commercial HVAC (packaged unitary rooftops, split systems, Mini-VRF, and mini-splits) equipment starting on January 1st, 2023