Monthly Archives: November 2011

The housing market may still be in a slump but the apartment rental market is continuing to thrive. After a couple years of a freeze on new construction, multifamily companies have finally started breaking new ground again. New apartment buildings are going up around the nation though it’s still going to be at least a [...]

Just because you live in an apartment complex doesn’t mean that you can’t start a garden. While it’s possible to grow flowers and vegetables in planters on your own patio, organizing a community garden will give you lots more space to plant and dramatically increase the variety of plants you’ll be able to grow. Community [...]

An apartment landlord will take a deposit from renters for a variety of reasons. The deposit can help cover the cost of rent if a tenant can’t pay one month and it can cover the costs of cleaning that landlords need to front after their tenants move out. While there’s nothing wrong with paying a [...]

Whether you’re making a big move for school, work, or just to get a change of scene, it can be tough getting to know people in your new city. Here are five ways to meet new friends when you move into your new apartment.   1. Introduce Yourself Though people who live in apartment complexes [...]

Have your friends and relatives confused the holidays with a housewarming party?  Is your apartment swarming with guests when your boxes are barely unpacked?  Don’t worry; it can be easy to host the holidays in your new place.  Just follow our tips below! Two birds, one stone. Use this as an opportunity to clean house, [...]

Rental apartments are a rare point of growth in the commercial real estate industry, according to Investor’s Business Daily.  Developers throughout the industry are investing in large and ambitious projects, with the largest growth is in Dallas; Houston; Los Angeles; Orange Country; California; and Northern Virginia.  The new apartments vary as much as their locations—some [...]

In a small apartment, any amount of clutter is too much. When space is limited it’s imperative to have a place for everything so that the inside of the apartment doesn’t appear as if it was struck by a tornado. Here are 10 tips for innovative organization. 1. Book Shelves They’re not just for books [...]

One way to encourage good renters to stick around and renew their leases is to introduce a VIP club, as suggested in a recent Multifamily Insiders blog post. These clubs help make renters feel like a more valuable part of the apartment community. A VIP club doesn’t cost a lot to set up and offers [...]

The holidays are just around the corner and with them lots of opportunities to get together with friends and family. Hosting your own holiday dinner party can seem like a daunting task but following a few simple tips can help ensure that your party is a resounding success. 1. Be prepared! The most important thing [...]

Earlier this year, Google announced its (Facebook competitor) social sharing site, Google+. It has been  a long time coming, but finally the Google+ profile platform is available for companies, brands, and everybody else. To get a little background info on Google+, please read our earlier article, Google+ For Multifamily: What You Need To Know. To [...]