5 Min Guide: 2014 U.S. Multifamily Overview & Predictions

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With an estimated 300,000 new apartment units being built every year, older apartment complexes can be a turn off to renters, especially if they are outdated. New apartment complexes are being built with all the bells and whistles to attract millennials who tend to have high expectations of living arrangements. So, while these Class A…
Millennials will dominate the workforce by 2015 and will comprise 75 percent of the workforce by 2030, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. With the increase of millennials in the workforce, one would assume that the housing market will strengthen. Not quite. The dreams of graduating college, landing a good job, getting married,…
With summer quickly coming to an end (sigh), the end of a season is always a great time to do some preventative and routine maintenance on your property. Having a fall checklist is crucial to avoid major problems during the harsh winter – the absolute worst time to have anything go wrong! Take a look…
Spring is almost here and now is the time for property managers to do some routine maintenance before the spring showers hit and then the stifling summer heat comes. Here are some indoor and outdoor musts to keep your property up-to-date. Inspect HVAC Systems – Inspect and clean the system’s filters and coils to make…
So What Can You Do to Keep Them Happy? Being a landlord is like a juggling act. Not only are you trying to keep your tenants happy, but it is a business, so you are still trying to make money as well. Whether you manage residential properties – from a few flats to…
“Going green” is a hot theme nowadays. Many people are becoming more aware of their surroundings and are opting to incorporate energy saving and green ideas in all aspects of their life; from their house, to car, and in new construction. Yet, what about commercial real estate? Retail property managers have an arsenal of tools…