Tag: multifamily

Continuous Improvements in the Job Market; Fewer Than 1.5 Million New Unemployment Claims

With significant improvements in the job market, employment grew by 4.8 million new jobs in June.

When and How Much Should My Community Charge for Parking

“How much to charge for a parking space” is a common concern we hear on a frequent basis. A lot of communities, specifically in the multifamily industry, struggle with knowing how much and when to charge for parking due to the concern of negative response or backlash from residents. It is an unfortunate reality, that…
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Instant Reaction: Jobs, July 2, 2020

The near 5 million job additions in a single month in June is off-the-chart the best ever by a wide margin.

Finger Companies’ One Park Place Apartment Community Celebrates 10-Years as Downtown Houston’s Most Enviable Address

HOUSTON, TX – One Park Place is a downtown Houston apartment with first-class service and five-star amenities. The 24/7 concierge and valet services are top-notch at these downtown Houston apartments, but it s the address and central location that gives these high-rises added value that residents love. Having just celebrated their 10th anniversary, the prime…
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How to identify tenant fraud before it leads to more evictions

How to identify tenant fraud before it leads to more evictions The wrong information can lead to evictions. A firm managing 3,500 units with a 20 percent eviction rate may endure 600 evictions every year, totaling over  $1 million per year in expenses related to fraudulent rental applications alone. The typical property manager in a…
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FCP Enters Phoenix Market with Acquisition of 442-Unit Tides at South Tempe Apartment Community for $71.5 Million

CHEVY CHASE, MD – FCP announces the $71.5 million acquisition of Tides at South Tempe, a 442-unit apartment community in Tempe, Arizona through a joint venture with Tides Equities. The acquisition marks FCP’s first investment in Arizona as the company continues to expand its national footprint. “FCP has been seeking the right opportunity to invest…
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The Importance of Wearing a Mask in Today’s Climate

I have had a number of people reach out to me over the last couple of weeks asking me to write something to help encourage residents to wear their masks when outside their homes. I spent a lot of time last week researching and below is what I’d like to share with you. We are…
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LMC Commences Leasing at 440-Unit Palmera Luxury Apartment Community in Trendy Northern Miami Suburb of Doral

DORAL, FL – LMC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lennar Corporation and a leader in apartment development and management, announced the start of leasing at Palmera, a midrise apartment community in the northern portion of the Miami suburb of Doral. The luxury community, which consists of 440 apartment homes and meets green building standards, features…
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6 Tips for Better Posture at Work

For optimal health, we have to be mindful of how we manage stress physically by analyzing posture and its role in helping us stay well. The hard-working staff in multifamily do the majority of work from a desk. The phrase “sitting is the new smoking” is beginning to ring more true as longer hours propped…
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May 2020 Pending Home Sales

May’s pending home sales pace rose 44.3% last month and fell 5.1% from a year ago. Even with the declines, pending sales bounced back from the prior two months.