Category: News

Black is the new Black

Friends, The New Year is almost upon us. What is better for a night out than the LBD? Little black dress? Nothing. That’s what. It’s subtle and classic. Its timeless and chic. It’s dramatic and flattering. It looks good on everyone and everything. (Slay.) The same could be said for anchors of black in decor…
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7 Trends that Influenced Resident Retention & Acquisition in 2022

As we kickstart 2023, it’s likely that you’re brainstorming ways to keep two components of your business strong: resident retention and resident acquisition.   A good starting point is to look at the trends that influenced retention and acquisition in 2022.  That’s because there were several dynamics that influenced these areas that are still going to…
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2022 Real Estate Forecast Summit: The Year Ahead

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun gives an outlook for the year ahead. Multiple panelists speak about residential, commercial, and demographic trends to watch for in 2023.

Economic and Real Estate Outlook for 2023

These slides were presented by NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun at the NAR Real Estate Forecast Summit: The Year Ahead on December 13, 2022.

NAR Forecasts 4.78 Million Existing-Home Sales, Stable Prices in 2023

NAR’s Chief Economist, Lawrence Yun, unveiled the association’s forecast for 2023 during NAR’s fourth annual year-end Real Estate Forecast Summit.

A Lesson in Leadership – Success is a Team Effort

One of my all-time favorite memories comes from the Forty Acres in Austin, TX, home of the Texas Longhorns, where I had the fortune of watching Ricky Williams shatter Tony Dorsett’s all time rushing record.  The game pitted us against our biggest rival, 6th ranked Texas A&M, where we were vast underdogs.  But everybody knew…
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Creating Community: One “Lobby Jam” at a Time.

One morning late last June, Kenect concierge Varag Hakopian threw an electric Ibanez guitar and a 5-watt amplifier into his Jeep, intent on bringing a token of Nashville’s musical soul to work. While most midtown buildings hang guitar silhouettes in their hallways as an ode to Music City, Varag, a lifelong player and teacher, knew…
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Best Hiring Practices: Finding a Flawless Fit for the Organization

The ability to attract and retain high-level associates has become a primary focus in multifamily, where a competitive employment environment continues to persist. Organizations can best position themselves for success by getting it right from the start—in the hiring process. That concept might sound simple enough, but the industry often experiences a significant disconnect regarding…
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Natural Disasters and the Economic Effect on Commercial Real Estate

These slides were presented by Danny Nix, Jr., Coldwell Banker SunStar Commercial, at the Commercial Economic Issues & Trends Forum on November 11, 2022, as part of NAR NXT: The REALTOR® Experience 2022.

Commercial Real Estate Update: Market Volatility

These slides were presented by Matt Vance, Senior Director, Americas Head of Multifamily Research and Senior Economist at CBRE, at the Commercial Economic Issues & Trends Forum on November 12, 2022, as part of NAR NXT: The REALTOR® Experience 2022.