In a recent blog article, we wrote about finding the perfect fit for a mixed-use property so your retail meshes well with your multifamily interests. In a timely article of their own, National Real Estate Investor (NREI) online recently wrote about just why it is that mixed-use properties are growing in popularity as a specific[...]
When it comes to a mixed-use building, having the right retail in place is key – but how do you decide what that is? According to a recent piece in MultiFamilyExecutive (MFE) online, it’s as simple as finding the concept that people will enjoy. Sounds simple, but as with anything, there’s a bit more to[...]
If you’re considering a multifamily value-add investment property, you might want to consider (or are already looking into) a “green loan” or so-called “green financing.” A recent piece in National Real Estate Investor (NREI) online shed some light on how popular this type of financing has grown in recent years and how it can benefit[...]
Looking for the outdoor design trends that will be topping the list in 2018? The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) recently released a survey they conducted this year, from late February to early March with over 800 participants. The ASLA survey looked at design elements that both single-family and multifamily owners and residents would[...]
The Indianapolis Apartment Association (IAA) recently held their Maintenance Mania event – a day focused on the dedicated and hard-working maintenance staff that provides a vital, invaluable service to the multifamily industry. Each year, the IAA Maintenance Mania event features: a meal, interactive games, lectures, industry vendors, and an awards segment where Maintenance Mania awards[...]
When it’s time to make big changes at your property, you should consider a variety of factors such as the reasons behind your rebranding, as well as how you’ll do it – for you to successfully upgrade your community and create a welcoming property. By doing your homework and crafting a detailed plan, you can[...]
If you’ve paid attention to all the hype about Millennial renters, you might miss out on other demographics which are also signing leases in significant numbers; making sure you market and plan for a wide variety of tenants is the best way to ensure higher occupancy. A recent article in Multi-HousingNews (MHN) addresses this and[...]
Recently, National Real Estate Investor (NREI) published a piece on how investors in the multifamily market are being forced to seek opportunity away from larger markets and in smaller properties – often leading to workforce housing. As we’ve written before, workforce housing is seeing a large demand while Class A properties rents have stagnated and[...]
As the IBJ reported recently, Indianapolis was chosen to take part in a collaborative venture with other cities to improve transportation. The Transportation for America’s Smart Cities Collaborative encourages cities to work together and use innovative technology and policies to improve city transportation. As we’ve mentioned previously, renters in urban areas appreciate transportation options as[...]
As we’ve reported before, advances in technology are impacting the multifamily rental industry and recently a new article on MultiHousingNews.com cites a survey showing exactly the tech renters want most – and what they’re willing to pay for. The article in MHN reports that most renters surveyed said they’d pay more for apartment communities that[...]