Month: March 2024

The Advantages of Apartment Website Templates

In today’s digital age, establishing a robust online presence is paramount for apartment communities looking to attract prospective residents. However, not every property has the resources for a custom website. This is where apartment website templates step in, offering a cost-effective solution without compromising quality or functionality. We spe…

Apartment Logo Design – Branding Ground-Up Developments

Let’s talk apartment logo design. Logos are more than a symbol—they state something, particularly in multifamily brands. First, we provide multiple design options (with a little insight into the process and inspiration behind them) and the client gives us feedback. In a typical process, we’ll hear from the owners, the developers, and the marketers….

7 Key Revenue Strategies for 2024

It’s no secret that 2024 will be a year of anemic revenue growth for multifamily rental operators and owners. On the one hand, we are still benefiting from the once-in-a-lifetime rental growth in the early post-pandemic years; however, on the other hand, growth is very much a “what have you done for me lately” proposition.…
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MBA’s Estimates of the Distribution of CRE Mortgage Debt Across Capital Sources and Property Types

This week’s Chart of the Week shows MBA’s estimates of the distribution of CRE mortgage debt across capital sources and property types and is derived from a variety of public and private sources. As can be seen, CRE mortgage debt is not a monolithic market. Rather, it is made up of a broad range of…
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Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, March 14, 2024

Mortgage interest rates continued their 14-week stay within the mid-6% range this week, falling from 6.88% to 6.74%

Where Did People Move From in 2022?

In 2022, affordability issues and the ability to work remotely drove 8.2 million Americans to move to different states. Let’s take a look at these migration flows.

Housing Affordability Conditions Made Progress in January 2024

At the national level, housing affordability increased in January 2024 compared to the previous month, according to NAR’s Housing Affordability Index.

Instant Reaction: CPI, March 12, 2024

In February, CPI rose by 3.2%. The important “core inflation” component rose by 3.75%, its lowest reading since April 2021.

The Vital Role of Mobile-Adaptive Website Design for Apartment Communities

In today’s fiercely competitive digital realm, ensuring your apartment community’s website is mobile-friendly isn’t merely a choice – it’s an absolute necessity. As the primary platform for individuals searching for apartments on-the-go, a meticulously crafted mobile website holds the key to captivating potential residents, expediting decision-maki…

ESG: Why It’s Important and Ways Operators Can Excel

It has morphed from an obscure acronym to a primary objective for apartment operators. ESG is the short form of environmental, social and governance—as most now know but might not have five years ago—and essentially measures an organization’s commitment to environmental and social impacts and evaluates the way it manages those components. A company…