As part of the budget agreement reached on February 7 to keep the government open, two tax incentives that support energy efficiency investments in apartments, which expired in 2016, were renewed through 2017.The Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction allows owners of buildings with four... Continue Reading
Christopher Dean: The way we do business in the Apartment industry, our tools and resources etc. have obviously changed a lot over the course of 50 years. What are some of the significant changes, differences or trends that have been altered or don’t even exist anymore? Susan: A big one is... Continue Reading
I’m an experienced maintenance tech. I recently became aware that my company is considering offering me a maintenance supervisor position. I’m pleased about the potential promotion, but I have been privately considering a changeover to operations. Operations appeals to me and I believe... Continue Reading
Is 2018 the year that Congress finally passes housing finance reform and puts an end to the conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? Housing finance reform is at the forefront of a full slate of issues that Congress may tackle in 2018. Both the House and Senate are actively working on... Continue Reading
In today’s complex digital landscape, email marketing is the most commonly used digital media marketing tactic. Currently, 3.3 billion people around the world have an email account, which is an astonishing number of potential leads, right at your fingertips. According to Blue Corona, 57% of... Continue Reading
When I first got started in the multifamily industry as a leasing consultant I thought I was going to be rock star. I really did. Prior to getting into multifamily housing I had a successful career sales management and I figured that would translate well into the multifamily industry. Wrong! I... Continue Reading
The 2018 AAMD Economic Conference was the official kick of the Apartment Association’s 50th Anniversary, where over the course of the year several activities and celebrations are planned. The first ever “Golden Loyalty” Award was presented to Standard Interiors for 50 years of... Continue Reading
AAMD is proud to announce the following industry icons and Association leaders as our 2018 inductees to the AAMD Hall of Fame. The following individuals will be inducted and recognized at June Awards on June 21, 2018 at the Hyatt DTC. Karen Gladney Pat Hutchison Rick Kanas Peter Kudla DJ... Continue Reading
AAMD is proud to announce the Keynote Speaker for the 2018 Education Conference and Trade Show, John O'Leary! John's book, "On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life" was an instant #1 National Bestseller with over 100,000 copies sold and translated into 12 languages. John has... Continue Reading
Average rents in Denver fell for the second quarter in a row, dropping to $1,396 at the end of 2017 down from $1,420 three months prior. “After including average concessions valued at $65, the average effective rent for an apartment in Denver fell to $1,331 per month at the end of... Continue Reading
A parable is told of Arkad of Babylon. When his son reached adulthood and prepared to journey out into the world, Arkad gave the young man a bag of gold and a clay tablet containing the lessons Arkad had gained in his many years on earth. The son went forth and after ten years of toil,... Continue Reading
By Mark Montini Leadership is arguably the most valuable asset an organization can possess but yet, for some reason, it almost always seems to be in short supply. Countless organizations, both for-profit and non-profit, fall frustratingly short of achieving their full potential due to a... Continue Reading
