Industry News | Wk of January 7
HOT & RELEVANT TOPICS 2019 Apartment Outlook As apartment operators target savvier residents and more elusive rent growth, concepts such as artificial intelligence, placemaking and operational innovations figure to have prominent roles this year.
Industry News | Wk of December 10
HOT & RELEVANT TOPICS What’s on Residents’ Wish Lists? In a nod to the holiday season, Kingsley and Multi-Housing News teamed up to determine what residents are craving this holiday season.
Why Thought Leadership Sells Better Than Self Promotion
Passing on knowledge in a way that helps your customer (and the audience for the publication) improve their businesses is more compelling than a sales pitch for your products or services.
Industry News | Wk of November 26
HOT & RELEVANT TOPICS 6 Questions Every Developer Should Ask Before Investing in Smart Technology Smart technology is the wave of the future and undoubtedly will have a pronounced impact on the apartment world.
Industry News | Wk of November 12
HOT & RELEVANT TOPICS Ocasio-Cortez Youngest Woman Ever Elected to Congress – and Still Can’t Afford an Apartment in D.C. At 29, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez last week became the youngest woman ever elected to Congress. But that doesn’t mean she can afford to live in Washington, D.C., where she’ll be stationed come January as part of […]
Readers Shouldn’t Yawn: Why Blogs Should Be Written Creatively
More companies are moving away from the quick-hit blog and toward lengthy news article-type pieces. The informal chatty language is being replaced with a writing style generally reserved for news articles, which serve a different purpose. At the risk of getting too longwinded – because this piece is a blog – here are a few reasons why blogs should be creative and filled with personality.
Industry News | Wk of October 1
HOT & RELEVANT TOPICS 10 Reasons for an Ugly Move-Out Experience Keeping residents happy while they are in the building isn’t enough anymore. With the number of platforms available to voice complaints, residents are sure to leave a scathing review if they are unhappy with the move-out process.
Online Reviews as Free Market Research
Many community management teams are quick to dismiss the validity of negative online reviews, particularly if they perceive them to be unfair. However, themes are often revealed when closely monitoring a community’s online reviews.
Industry News | Wk of September 17
HOT & RELEVANT TOPICS Amazon Reportedly Has an Alexa Microwave and More on the Way As apartment communities strive to match the breakneck pace of technology and remain on the cutting-edge of smart-home amenities, they now have more to consider.
Don’t Get Even – Do One Better
Just like the classic idea of Keeping up with the Joneses by purchasing a new car when your neighbor gets one, it’s natural to want to duplicate success. That’s the mentality I, and I assume many others, had always possessed. That’s until a certain instance in my career altered my approach whenever I’m in a situation where I’ve been bested.
