Month: May 2020

Covid-19 Expected to Create a Spike in Emotional Support Animal Requests & Other Resident Pet Trends

Innovation and creativity are taking over the consequential apartment pet policy landscape for owners and managers– and we’re not just talking about pet parks. Property management professionals and a pet screening service partner for the apartment industry discussed the latest and greatest in guidelines and marketing as part of the Joshua Tree Group’s Apartment Internet…
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CIM Group Tops Out Construction of 257-Unit Mixed-Use Multifamily Development in Miami’s Evolving Wynwood Arts District

MIAMI, FL – CIM Group announced that it has topped out construction of the two eight-story towers set above the ground floor retail and three levels of office space which comprise CIM s significant mixed-use development at 2201 N Miami Avenue in the Wynwood Arts District of Miami. The development, which is a major contributor…
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April 2020 Pending Home Sales

April’s pending home sales pace dropped 21.8% last month and fell 33.8% from a year ago, the lowest level since January 2001 when NAR began the series.

‘Us’ vs ‘Them’: Rent Issues Are Heating Up. We Need to Deescalate

Now is an unprecedented time. Saying this is not only an understatement, but at this point, it’s cliche. According to the most recent data when this was written, 40 million Americans have filed for unemployment now, which, according to CNN, equals about one in four people, nationally.  Because of this, some renters are calling for…
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PointOne Holdings and The NRP Group Announce Development of 390-Unit Multifamily Community in Tysons Corner, Virginia

TYSONS CORNER, VA – South Florida real estate firm PointOne Holdings has partnered with the NRP Group to develop a 390-unit luxury Class-A multifamily community in the growing Metro Washington DC submarket of Tysons Corner, Virginia. Highland District will be a 5-story midrise community featuring a spacious resident clubroom with gaming rooms, working areas and…
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Virtual Tour Apartment Checklist – Before, During & After a Tour

Live Video Tour Checklist Step 1: Visualize the Tour Path Do you want to start your live tour from the leasing office then proceed to show them the clubhouse, outdoor amenities, and then on to the unit(s)? Or do you want to start the live tour from the unit itself? These are key considerations to…
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Fewer People Receiving Unemployment Benefits; Nearly 4 Million Less Than the Previous Week

Fewer People Receiving Unemployment Benefits Nearly 21 million people received unemployment benefits in the week ending May 16; a decrease of 3.8 million from the previous week’s revised levels. By:  Nadia Evangelou

Pending Home Sales Slump 21.8% in April

April’s decline in pending sales could be the lowest point, as NAR’s chief economist expects the market to bounce back soon.

PropTech Innovator Introduces AI-Powered Livestream Apartment Touring Platform to The Multifamily Housing Industry

NEW ORLEANS, LA – 365 Connect, a leading provider of award-winning digital marketing, leasing, and resident service platforms for the multifamily housing industry, announced today the launch of Digi.Lease, an AI-powered leasing assistant designed to grab leads, schedule tours, and livestream video between property managers and prospective renters. This industry-first streaming tour platform demonstrates 365…
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Forbearance Options for Homeowners

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the job market and the economy have changed drastically. We are seeing record highs of filings for unemployment as well as many families are trying to figure out how to manage the financial wellness of their households.