What Are Renters Looking for in Housing?

When it comes to apartment living, more renters want convenience and to be near urban and public transportation hubs, according to industry experts during a recent webinar hosted by the National Association of Home Builders. The experts highlighted some current trends in multifamily housing, including…Read More

The Impact of Convenience Fees on Online Payments

When it comes to accepting electronic or online rent payments, every property management company (PMC) wants the same things: maximum convenience and choice for residents at minimal cost to property owners and staff. More than ever before, residents demand the ability to pay online – or even with their mobile phones – any way they choose…Read More

Google+ Local: Finding Your Business Just Got More Social

In a move to further integrate its products and entrench users more deeply into its social network, Google has rolled out Google+ Local, replacing Places. Basically, it aims to improve the way people find new businesses and make it easier to share what they find with friends…Read More

How to Systemize Your Initial Property Inspection to Avoid Surprises

You just know it’s the one. The color scheme is right; the floor plan is open. You touch the granite countertop and see the kids practicing their multiplication while salmon broils in the stainless steel stove…Read More

Property Management Strategies: How to Add the Perfect Dog Park

Pet ownership is on the rise, according to the American Pet Products Association, and dogs and cats are becoming more accepted at apartment communities. Based on the APPA’s 2011-2012 National Pet Owners Survey, 62 percent of U.S. households (72.9 million homes) own a pet. Dogs live in 46.3 million households…Read More