Most apartment communities will experience roughly 50% turnover each year. The constant cycle of residents moving-in and moving-out is something we all deal with in the multifamily industry. Here is one tip for helping make the process a little more convenient and efficient for our residents. A community in Rockville, MD recently started a program…
Author: Lori Hanson
What is Earth Hour?
Most of us are familiar with Earth Day, but what about Earth Hour? Each March, millions of people across the world participate in Earth Hour. To participate, people are turning off the lights in their homes and businesses and taking part in the world’s largest grassroots movement for the environment. Earth Hour began as a…
When Conservation Efforts Backfire
I was at the airport this morning and made my routine stop at the ladies’ room before boarding my flight. As I wheeled my bag into the stall with me, the toilet flushed. As I sat down, it flushed again. When I stood up, it flushed for a third time (this one was appreciated). I…
Using the Shared Economy to Help Others
Did you know that Airbnb has a specific program designed specifically to help victims of natural disasters, refugees, and those recovering from medical treatments? I didn’t either, until I stumbled upon a link for the OpenHomes program on the Airbnb website. The OpenHomes program works pretty much like the regular Airbnb platform does, except the…
Resident Gifts that Help the Environment
If you have ever spent countless hours trying to come up with a good move-in or renewal gift for your residents, that won’t break the bank or be completely cheesy, I suspect you are in good company. Many management companies want to provide something thoughtful yet useful as a token of appreciation to their residents,…
What You Need to Know About Recycling Contamination Fees
Did you know that 1 in 4 items placed in a recycling container is not recyclable? Do your residents know that? China and other countries are no longer accepting highly contaminated recycling waste from the US, thereby requiring domestic haulers to find other, more expensive channels for removal. Because of this, trash haulers are passing…
What Recent Paper Price Increases Mean for You
In 2019, paper costs are expected to increase 3%-5%. So, what does that mean for business owners and multifamily professionals? Here are some of the way you and your organization may be impacted: • Higher prices when you order office paper (obviously} • Higher prices for other items that use paper pulp such as toilet…
Walk Scores Explained
With some Internet Listing Services and property websites now including a community’s walk score, its important to understand just what this means and how it impacts the marketability of the community. There is even an app that potential renters can download that allows them to find apartments in their desired area based on walk score….
Plogging – the new craze for a good cause
Many of us share similar aspirations: to stay in shape, to be more active, to do what is best for our environment, to have fun, and to be involved in our community. Well, there is a new trend out there that helps you do all of these things! Friends – let me introduce you to…
Everything is SMALLER is Texas?? My experience living in a tiny house
When planning a recent trip to Dallas for the weekend, I was searching vacation home rental sites when I came upon something pretty cool – a tiny home made from an old shipping container! I knew I needed to stay there for the experience alone! The shipping container tiny home was lovingly called “Blue Steel”….