Operations: Page 26

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    FirstService Residential signs 1,350 units in New York City

    The buildings’ new management will include energy-efficiency consulting with a focus on decarbonization.

    By Mary Salmonsen • Sept. 12, 2022
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    Will resident events pick up in 2023?

    As one management firm looks to ramp up on-site activities, it is also carefully adding new technology.

    By • Sept. 9, 2022
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    Rent Trends

    High supply, absorption, concessions and more are top of mind for rental owners and operators across the country.

    By Multifamily Dive staff
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    Satisfaction with military housing drops among Army families

    Sixteen installations with privatized housing saw their satisfaction scores increase, while 26 saw declines.

    By • Sept. 7, 2022
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    NMHC names Sharon Wilson Géno as president-elect

    Wilson Géno will succeed longtime president Doug Bibby in January 2023.

    By Mary Salmonsen • Sept. 7, 2022
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    How one executive bridges the gap between entertainment and real estate

    Larry Jacobson partners with high-net-worth investors to make value-add buys.

    By • Aug. 30, 2022
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    How one owner incorporates business intel to enhance portfolio management

    Florida-based Beacon Real Estate Group invests in technology that helps it work with operators.

    By • Aug. 29, 2022
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    NYC landlords pay $4M total to settle rent control, kickback allegations

    The 29 companies were involved in a scheme to deregulate rent-stabilized apartments, according to the state’s attorney general.

    By Jennifer Goodman • Aug. 26, 2022
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    Related files suit against furnished apartment provider

    The New York City-based apartment owner claims that Furnished Quarters owes it more than $2 million.

    By • Aug. 24, 2022
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    Application fraud plagues property managers

    Some tenants are using stolen identities to rent apartments for illegal reasons, an industry official told Multifamily Dive.

    By • Aug. 15, 2022
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    Katerra factory buyer acquires PA facility, targets multifamily construction

    Volumetric Building’s new factory will serve major markets in the Northeast, such as Philadelphia, New York City and Washington, D.C.

    By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 11, 2022
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    Local businesses, volunteer opportunities matter to renters

    While the apartment industry has been engaged in the amenity wars over the past decade, neighborhoods still matter a lot.

    By • Aug. 8, 2022
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    7 apartment design trends making waves this summer

    From pet spas to work pods to pickleball courts, everything is elevated.

    By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Aug. 8, 2022
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    Multifamily design levels up to meet sophisticated tenant expectations

    As apartment residents pay ever-higher rents, they expect more bling for their buck.

    By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Aug. 4, 2022
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    It costs nearly $4,000 to replace a resident when they leave

    Property managers say they must forgo lost rents and give away concessions when a renter departs.

    By • July 19, 2022
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    IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

    As e-commerce booms, managers boost package infrastructure

    Dedicated rooms and delivery services help reduce the burden on on-site staffers.

    By • July 19, 2022
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    The Great Resignation isn't over for multifamily employers

    In this series, Multifamily Dive explores ways to recruit and retain workers during a time of high turnover.

    July 19, 2022
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    Retain workers by managing burnout, building resilience

    Here’s how the multifamily sector can give employees a work-life balance that supports both their personal and professional needs.

    By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • July 15, 2022
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    Managers brace for Amazon package deluge

    Prime Day orders accounted for 2% of deliveries arriving at apartment properties in 2021, but that number could grow this year.

    By • July 14, 2022
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    Why one owner expects to see price declines of up to 30% for some assets

    Interest rate increases could cause pain for owners who are forced to sell.

    By • July 12, 2022
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    Why workers are moving on

    Employees at all levels of the apartment industry seek flexibility, respect and a bigger paycheck.

    By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • July 11, 2022
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    The Big Quit: Employees opt out of jobs in search of better pay, less stress

    The Great Resignation is headed straight for multifamily’s middle managers, experts say.

    By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • July 8, 2022
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    General Motors aims to make EV charging accessible to apartment residents

    The automaker wants to solve the challenge of charging access for those who live in multifamily dwellings.

    By Dan Zukowski • July 6, 2022
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    Institutional clients help fuel one manager’s growth

    Despite record profits, Drucker + Falk struggles to fill open roles — particularly in maintenance. 

    By • July 5, 2022
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    Thought Leaders: June 2022

    This month executives from Camden, Village Green, CHA Partners and more talk about their latest challenges and successes.

    By • June 30, 2022
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    June roundup: New multifamily products

    The list includes products unveiled at last week's Apartmentalize conference.

    By Mary Salmonsen • June 29, 2022