Before the pandemic, only 20% of employees worked from home all or most of the time. By October 2020, that percentage jumped to 71%, with more than half wanting to keep working from home after the pandemic. This dramatic shift toward remote work impacted the expectations of multifamily residents. Now, more renters are prioritizing amenities that promote a productive work … Read More
With the COVID-19 pandemic on everyone’s minds in 2020, smart lockers became a more critical feature in offices, housing, and retail. They also entered new territories, providing a contactless way for communities to protect their workers, deliver resources, and so much more. Our most-read articles from 2020 capture a year of challenges, changes, and opportunities. #1 Smart Lockers Provide Safe, … Read More
Times have certainly changed, and some multifamily residents are shying away from shared amenities in favor of those that promote health, safety, and social distancing. Here are a few of the most in-demand apartment amenities that are helping renters adjust to the new normal. Virtual amenities It could be a while before popular apartment amenities like pools, fitness centers, and … Read More
Multifamily housing is in great demand. Occupancy rates were at a record high of 96% in 2019, and we could see as many as one million new renter households entering the market with each new year. Several factors play into a person’s decision to rent rather than buy, including: The desire for a flexible city lifestyle Need for community Lack … Read More
This past year, we’ve covered everything from package theft to buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS) as we delved into why package lockers are a leading solution for retailers, businesses, and property managers. To help you catch up with the headlines, here are our ten most-read articles from 2019. #1. 6 Shocking Stats about Package Theft E-commerce growth has resulted … Read More
Student housing is often the birthplace of real estate trends inspired by the youngest generations. For many students, it’s their first time living on their own and a chance to figure out what they want from their living arrangements. As universities welcome Gen Z, student housing is shifting to meet the unique needs of its new tenants. These students (and … Read More
Now is the time to invest in multifamily housing. About 37% of American citizens rent their homes, and 42% of them live in properties with five or more units. So where can multifamily investors expect the greatest gains? Out of the 40 most populous metro areas, the five cities below currently have the top performing residential markets. This lineup comes … Read More
Are your tenants among the 60% of Americans who worry about the safety of their packages? How about the nearly 20% who have already experienced package theft? (If you’re not sure, check out this article). In any case, there are a few steps you can take to keep packages out of the wrong hands — and give your tenants peace … Read More
From package theft to apartment amenities and buy online, pick up in store (BOPIS), we covered loads of topics in our posts last year. If you missed some of the headlines, don’t worry — we put together a quick highlight reel for you. Below are the five most-read articles from 2018. #1 6 Shocking Stats about Package Theft The proof … Read More
Turning the lights on with a voice command, setting the thermostat to a comfy temperature before your afternoon commute, and even remotely feeding Fido a treat midday sounds like something out of an episode of The Jetsons. But the truth is, smart home technology is penetrating the housing market at an extraordinary rate. Smart home tech isn’t just for … Read More
