When lying is normalized
Some researchers point to group decision-making processes or psychological traps that snare leaders into justification of unethical choices. Certainly those factors are at play, but they largely explain dishonest behavior at an individual level...
Pre-pandemic economy was reaching unprecedented heights for Black and Hispanic Americans, new data show
The grim and isolated life many Americans have adopted during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis is often referred to as the “new normal.” But when it comes to the economic side of the pandemic, we...
Final four
Taking place annually at NMHC’s OPTECH Conference and Exposition, Launch Pad highlights the best and the brightest from a growing field of technology entrepreneurs who are putting their considerable skills to work to improve...
America, the complicated.
In previous decades, the Great Depression inalterably shaped its own generation. It haunted my grandparents, and determined how they would work and save the rest of their lives.
How will the past two years impact...
The newest RE sector: boat slips
Even in the boom of 2005, premier wet slips bucked appreciation trends of traditional single family homes.
As the growing demand for boat slips fuels marina sales, investors and boaters are hopping on board for...
Brave new, networked world
Apartment dwellers today expect a high level of technology services. Thanks to the growing demand for bandwidth and internet-enabled devices, managed Wi-Fi and internet connections have become valued commodities that help attract and retain...
A small landlord’s cry: Why is the government violating my property rights?
I am a small landlord, and the government has put me and millions of other small landlords through hell for the past 18 months. Politicians always say they support small business, but they rarely...
SF landlord won’t let tenant charge electric car
California is trying to promote green technology, but one of San Francisco's biggest landlords has told a tenant he cannot use a plug to charge his new electric car. Neither can the other tenants.
Richard...
Come together right now
From the minute you meet Natalie, you know she is meant for greatness. She exudes poise and strength, well beyond her years. And she is determined.
Jeff Stack, managing director of Sares-Regis, is a multifamily...
Home values fall across the U.S.
Falling prices are a reflection of weak demand and tight credit conditions that reduce the number of potential buyers.
"There are just not a lot of renters with confidence, with a down payment, with good...
The new guy at Freddie Mac
First, Haldeman clarified what Freddie Mac's business is, and dispelled some common misconceptions. As a player in the secondary market, the company doesn't deal with families who are applying for mortgages; instead, it buys...
New life for old business models
When the economy gets tough, senior managers often put their companies under the microscope to identify where to cut or control costs that are dragging down the bottom line. Zeroing in on the minutiae...
Multifamily to multi-billions
Donald Trump was born and raised in multifamily. His father, Fred Trump, was the largest middle-income apartment builder and owner in New York state. Today The Donald is the world's most famous multifamily professional.
With...
Unlocking the potential of XML
When HTML, the language that makes the Web work was introduced, it revolutionized the ability to display information and data on different computers using different operating systems and hardware. Now HTML’s step-cousin, XML is...
Developing Expertise
Multifamily professionals who are interested in keeping up with the latest trends in the industry are undoubtedly familiar with NAA’s Apartmentalize and NMHC’s OPTECH shows. However, they may not be aware of another event...
