Home smarts
And, if speed of lease-up and the ability to charge higher rents at the newly built 70-unit Excelsior Park apartments in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., is an indicator that smart technology is part of multihousing’s...
Powering forward
I love what I do. Crafting a line of sight on the greatest industry, in the greatest of all nations, is an honor and a joy. I serve those who serve. Housing a nation...
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...
IQ: Are we really getting smarter?
We are the first of our species to live in a world dominated by hypotheticals and nonverbal symbols.
Advanced nations like the U.S. have experienced massive IQ gains over time. From the early 1900s to...
How to stop saying “um,” “ah,” and “you know”
When we find ourselves rattled while speaking—whether we’re nervous, distracted, or at a loss for what comes next—it’s easy to lean on filler words. These may give us a moment to collect our thoughts...
Apartment cleaning service expands business model
Lapa Lopa is a cleaning service that leverages technology to deliver an improved experience for apartment residents. Headquartered in Bellevue, Wash., the company recently launched a new app for cleaners, targeting prospective employees, contractors...
$20 billion skyline
Employers, and by extension, cities seeking growth and tax dollars, are competing more fiercely than ever to become centers of innovation and attract top talent. In New York City, that thinking applies to the...
When Irish eyes are smiling
I shake my head in agreement because no one can win against the Irish drinking song argument. It's just one of those life-truths.
In fact, I hear Irish drinking songs every time I open a...
In defense of reason and landlords
Oregon is on its final turn toward statewide rent control by legislative fiat. California landlords are just catching their breath after dodging the rent control bullet by referendum. Activists rarely rest, and they only...
The nation’s best
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) defines excellence in the multifamily home industry. For over two decades this recognition has noted the “significant achievements in the design, development, marketing and management of multifamily...
Even more shades of grey
The number of centenarians worldwide will double by 2023, and double again by 2035. Projections suggest life expectancy will surpass 100 in some industrialized countries by the second half of this century-roughly triple the...
The trillion dollar consolidation
The returns that large-scale single-family rentals (SFR) are producing are now measuring up to institutional standards and the management is under control. It wasn’t pretty, but the naysayers who said it was impossible to...
Why companies should cater to consumers, not causes
Firms leveraging situations and social issues is not new, but showcasing their moral authority despite a disinterested consumer base is.
It is not uncommon to hear in any business course that consumers vote with their...
How to make housing affordable
An old joke goes as follows:
Patient to doc: “Doc, it hurts when I do this.”
Doctor to patient: “Quit doing that.”
That joke applies to the issue of affordable housing. Many people talk about what governments...
What goes wrong when the government interferes with prices
Prices are a fact of life, and so is complaining about them. You probably prefer lower prices on just about everything, but especially when buying a house or paying for college, and you wish...
