Month: January 2020

Ways To Help Boost Your Confidence at Work

Whether you’re starting in a new role or facing challenges in your current one, everyone has moments where they might question their abilities. Building your confidence at work can go a long way to helping you be successful in your job.   It’s also the difference between career advancement and stagnation. If you show confidence…
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Inventory and Months’ Supply

Inventory and months’ supply are both indicators of housing supply. How do they affect the real estate market?

The Praedium Group Completes Purchase of 324-Unit Multifamily Community in Florida

SARASOTA, FL – The Praedium Group, a New York based national real estate investment firm, announced the acquisition of Oasis at Sarasota in Sarasota, FL. Chris Hughes, Principal of The Praedium Group, announced the investment firm’s most recent acquisition. Oasis at Sarasota was constructed in 2019; it consists of twelve 3-story garden style buildings and…
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Land Sales Rose 2% in 2019, With Steady Growth in 2020, According to RLI-NAR Survey

The dollar volume of land sales and land prices per acre rose across all land types during the 12-month period of October 2018–September 2019.

Why Multifamily Can’t Ignore Smart Home – and How to Implement It Successfully

Apartment operators can be a cautious group. They often are slow to embrace new technologies and new processes. But when it comes to smart home solutions, the time has come for multifamily owners and managers to embrace the new era. The reasons for doing so are powerful. Put simply, residents like them – and they…
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Transcontinental Realty Investors Starts Lease-Up at 256-Unit Dominion at Mercer Crossing Apartments in Farmers Branch, Texas

DALLAS, TX – Transcontinental Realty Investors, a Dallas based real estate investment company, announced that Dominion at Mercer Crossing Apartments are complete and currently in lease-up. TCI affiliate Abode Properties Services is providing asset management guidance for this class A property located at Mercer Crossing in Farmers Branch, Texas, located near TCI-developed Lakeside Lofts. The…
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February 2020 Commercial Real Estate Market Trends and Outlook

Survey respondents reported commercial dollar sales volume rose 4% in 2019 Q4 from one year ago, new leasing dollar volume rose 3%, and commercial development (in square feet) rose 5%.

Pending Home Sales Skid 4.9% in December

Each of the four major regions reported a drop in month-over-month contract activity, with the South experiencing the steepest fall.

Herman & Kittle Properties Launches New 209-Unit Apartment Community in Downtown Columbus, Indiana

COLUMBUS, IN – Herman & Kittle Properties announced the opening of Ashford Park Apartments, a brand new apartment development in downtown Columbus, Indiana. Ashford Park is currently taking applications for its 209 apartment homes. Ashford Park is a new development conveniently located in downtown Columbus just north of 10th Street. Its 209 apartments feature one-bedroom…
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Welcome To The Marketing Team!

Welcome to the Marketing Team. Marketing is not a department, states Jason Fried in his book Rework.  It’s described in a post by Vincent Huberta, ”Marketing is something everyone in your company is doing 24/7/365.“ An important criteria for maintenance interview is the responsibility of customer service.  This new team member will represent the community.  Maintenance,…
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