When prospective renters drive by your apartment communities—or stop by for a quick look online—you want them to feel a strong attraction so they’ll come inside to see more. You already know the leasing process starts with curb appeal, but have you taken an objective look recently? It might be time for an update. Here...
The holidays will be low key this year. Safety comes first in these COVID times, but perhaps one or two guests from your pod will drop in for a bite to eat. Even during a pandemic, this is the season for multifunctional furniture—especially pieces that can fold up when you’re done so they take up...
Apartments and houses that are staged tend to get leased and sold more quickly and they also fetch top dollar. But there’s more to staging than just bringing in stylish furniture and hanging art on the walls. Successful staging is all about understanding the psychology of consumer behavior. It’s a careful mix of visual merchandising...
As Spacestor’s first direct-to-consumer product, the KIT Desk provides a cost-effective solution for anyone seeking a more functional and attractive replacement for an improvised at-home setup, or for corporate buyers looking to invest in home office equipment for their remote employees. A built-in carry handle allows for easy transportation, so users can relocate throughout the...
At the NAHB International Builders Show in Las Vegas I spent some quality time with 1Valet learning about the latest in building security and access technology. Watch my video to hear more about their Smart Building Ecosystem.
Thank you to my guest blogger Rommel Anacan for sharing the following post! Rommel is an award-winning motivational speaker, entrepreneur, strategist and the president of The Relationship Difference. He speaks and writes frequently about apartment industry topics. By Rommel Anacan Isn’t it crazy how fast things change? A couple of months ago virtual tours weren’t...
Founded in 1980 by George Vallone and Daniel Gans, the Hoboken Brownstone Company (HBCo) has focused on the artistic restoration of urban neighborhoods in Hoboken and Jersey City, New Jersey. HBCo’s redevelopment style is known for melding modern luxury apartments with historically valuable, classic urban architecture. This mix has become popular to metropolitan buyers along the...
Les Bluestone has been developing affordable housing in the New York Metro area since 1999 when he and his partner formed Blue Sea Development Company. Blue Sea was ahead of its time, not only in its chosen niche but also in its desire to build sustainable apartments for those who can’t afford market rate. Blue...
You know what they say about first impressions. You only get one chance to make a good one. Hotel operators are very aware of this reality and apartment investors have been noticing what works in the hotel business may also perform well in multifamily properties. Flooring choices in the lobby are seen right away when...
Apartment developers have been offering co-working at their properties to stay competitive with residents who want the option to work at home but not alone in their apartments. Just like the on-site gym which is viewed as a tremendous convenience and saves the price of a gym membership, the new communal workspaces are an appealing...