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For Gen Z Renters, Wellness Choices Go Beyond The Gym

October 25, 2020

Outdoor space, clean air, and diverse activities appeal to wellness choices for apartment seekers. Healthy amenity programming, HVAC equipment that provides fresh air, and plenty of outdoor space. Oh, and don’t forget the Peloton bikes. Those are a few of the wellness...

Matter Begins Construction of $400M Las Vegas Development, UnCommons

September 4, 2020

UnCommons, which has been redesigned for a post-COVID-19 world, will feature more than 830 units. Construction has started on UnCommons, a $400 million, 40-acre mixed-use development in southwest Las Vegas from Matter Real Estate Group that will eventually have more...

8 Multifamily Housing Trends in 2020/2021 (Pre & Post-COVID)

August 4, 2020

Here are Your 8 Major Multifamily Residential Housing Trends to Watch For in 2020/2021 In the last decade, the multifamily market has experienced hyper-growth in the number of overall renters, average cost of rent for residents, and new building projects. For those...

RENTCafe: 43% of Renters Have Delayed Homeownership Plans Due to COVID-19

July 13, 2020

Economic Uncertainty and Loss of Income are Reasons for Delayed Homeownership The economic impacts and safety concerns of COVID-19 epidemic have influenced over 40% of current renters to reconsider their plans for homeownership, either delaying them into the future or...

What Amenities Will Residents Want After the Pandemic?

June 30, 2020

With a Strong Emphasis on Safety and Cleanliness, Common-Area Amenities are Likely to Change As we work through the next stage of the COVID-19 pandemic, the design of the spaces people live in has gained more significance. At the same time, property managers are...

Health-Centered Communities to Take Center Stage

May 21, 2020

The concepts of urban design and housing are transforming as the world is dealing with pandemics and natural disasters. Here’s why healthy-centered living might be the solution for a better, safer world. Are health-centered communities the future of housing? With...

What Property Managers Should Be Doing Right Now

March 17, 2020

PROPERTY MANAGERS, HERE'S WHAT TO DO NEXT WITH THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK The status of the coronavirus outbreak has changed dramatically over the last three weeks and even on a daily basis, and those in the property management and operations side of the industry have...

Guidance for Dealing with the Coronavirus from the National Apartment Association

March 15, 2020

CORONAVIRUS GUIDANCE The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring the outbreak of a novel (meaning new) coronavirus (COVID-19), which was first detected in Wuhan City, China, and has since spread to 167 additional countries. With 6,496...

Kiplinger Economic Outlook for All 50 States 2020 – Nevada

December 3, 2019

POPULATION: 3,034,000 UNEMPLOYMENT RATE: 4.1% 2019 JOB GROWTH: 3.0% (42,400) 2020 JOB GROWTH: 2.0% (29,200) Full speed ahead for Nevada's thriving economy, gaining momentum in the south from a continuing Las Vegas construction boom. East of Reno, electric-car...

Las Vegas Multifamily Report – Fall 2019

November 12, 2019

The metro’s steadily diversifying economy is resulting in positives for its multifamily market, as well. The metro’s steadily diversifying economy is resulting in positives for its multifamily market, as well: The average rent posted the highest rate of...

The Ripple Effect of California’s Rent Control Laws

October 29, 2019

New regulations could have unintended consequences for both the largest state and the entire country. Earlier this month, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation that will limit the amount of annual rent increases a landlord may charge residents...

Rent Control Will Not Cure Homelessness

October 15, 2019

Developers in New York City are slowing down on their projects and sometimes even scrapping plans altogether. Currently, vacancy rates in New York City and San Francisco are quite high by the standards of those cities although they would probably seem low by...