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Michael Fertik, founder and executive chairman of Reputation.com, is credited with pioneering the field of online reputation management. He created Reputation.com in 2006 with the belief that people and businesses have the right to...

How many building owners and operators are really prepared for such an event? Unfortunately, not many. Consider these steps to ensure successful resident communication during a crisis. Build an emergency response plan Whether it’s a fire,...

Over the last three decades, apartments have become a desired asset class among both domestic and foreign real estate investors because of their strong returns coupled with relatively low risk. However, shifting market dynamics,...

Trend forecasters rightfully focus on the housing needs of millennials when predicting the future of the U.S. real estate market. But the rising senior population, sometimes referred to as a “silver tsunami,” suggests baby...

Apartment landlords can no longer raise rents like they used to. So many new apartment units are opening that the vacancy rate is inching higher across the country. This year “will likely remain challenging for...

Every month, the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development release statistics that paint a seemingly clear picture of the construction industry: Housing...

If you think micro-units have had their 15 minutes of fame, think again. Think tanks, policy makers and apartment notables are looking at high-density multifamily housing as a viable solution to the affordable housing...

While America is considered the ultimate melting pot, many companies have yet to capitalize on the value of this model. Diversity in the workplace holds benefit for teams, partners, stakeholders—and the bottom line. A 2015...

Spherexx.com was recognized in April as an official honoree in the category for best visual design and function by the Webby Awards, an international group honoring online excellence since 1996. Judged by the International Academy...

Technology is reconfiguring traditional roles and divisions of labor. City governments don’t have to provide every type of application and service themselves. In fact, they can’t—and this realization opens the door for other entities...

Back in 2010, one of Judson’s residents realized that the goal of enlivening the cultural life of the retirement community and the need to provide affordable housing for nearby graduate music students might be...

With the best of intentions, I’ve seen smart leaders charge into sensitive interactions armed with what they believed was a combination of deep empathy, attuned listening, and self-awareness but was, in fact, a way...

A new study from Enterprise Community Partners (Enterprise) and Elevate Energy shows how affordable housing owners can save money, conserve resources and strengthen the long-term viability of their portfolios. The report found that smart...

Bathrooms overtook kitchens as the most popular remodeling project, according to a new survey released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). NAHB released the survey results, which highlight the most common remodeling projects, to kick...

From the first utterance of “Let there be light,” to dramatically altering civilization with the prevalence of electricity, light has always been significant to our world. Today, we’re a society that spends an average of...