Imagine having the ability to see how many of your renters are using your apartment amenities, how frequently they do so, and even which times are the most popular.

Autonomous vehicle (AV) and ride-share technology have the potential to fundamentally alter the relationship between work and housing locations. But what does today’s commute look like for apartment renters?

Making an apartment community more energy efficient can boost NOI by reducing operating expenses. While gas and electric power the majority of America’s housing stock, the use of solar thermal heating has increased by 19% from 2010 to 2015.

Multifamily owners are constantly trying to get ahead of the curve when it comes to the needs and desires of today’s generation of renters. What amenities do these renters really want?

On-site solar heating systems are a nascent phenomenon for the nation’s apartment inventory. Although the penetration of these systems in small properties is currently much lower than at large properties, it is growing at a relatively faster pace.

Rent concessions are making a comeback in some of the nation’s top apartment markets as new multifamily developments enter their lease-up phase. In slower markets, concessions are part of everyday life for property managers.