Month: March 2021

The Return of Pricing Power, And What You Should Do With It

Spring is arriving, and revenue manager’s thoughts typically turn not just to baseball but to sequential rent growth. Of course, this year is particularly uncertain given everyone’s interest in how the COVID-19 crisis will affect us. I’m going to be bold and say that “Yes, we are seeing a return of pricing power,” and those who recognize…
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Is recruiting like an Easter egg hunt?

  Wonder why you are always recruiting? Why does it seem that all the great candidates are working at one of your competitors? Hmmm? Is your foundation for attraction and retention well built?  Love the saying “if you build it they will come”?  Well for a property management company that translates into how’s your company…
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Housing Affordability Advances in January 2021 as Incomes Rise

At the national level, housing affordability increased in January 2021 both compared to a year ago and compared to December 2020.

Weekly Retail Update: March 12, 2021

Food service and drinking place sales increased 6.9% in January 2021 from December 2020 as some state and local authorities eased COVID-related restrictions.

2021 Commercial Real Estate Forecast Summit

On March 10, 2021, NAR held its virtual Real Estate Forecast Summit: Commercial Update event, which provided an outlook on the changing commercial real estate market.

20 for ‘20 – 2021 Edition (AKA “The COVID Issue”) Is Out Now!

It’s that time of year again! The sun is getting a bit higher in the sky. Leasing season is around the corner. And we at D2 are once again proud to announce the release of our annual 20 for ’20 report, which is now in its third edition. For those unfamiliar with the paper, 20 for…
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How To Make A Virtual Tour Video To Engage With Residents

As multifamily leasing professionals, you’re constantly looking for new and different ways to engage with your residents. Well, if you know how to make a virtual tour video, you can open up a whole new arena of ideas. Video is by far the best way to engage with residents, and if you have the right…
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Money On The Table, Let’s Not Leave It There! Part One

This is part one of a three part series. This series will look at various opportunities to improve your bottom line. Part One evaluates productivity and efficiency. Learn tips that you can put in place immediately. Too often companies and properties run on status quo, leaving money on the table from inefficiencies and outdated processes.…
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