I can’t believe it has already been a year since I wrote my first incoming President’s article for Trends and delivered my installation speech at June Awards. I recently heard this statement from a good friend who said that whatever age you are in life translates to “the... Continue Reading
The First Regular Session of Colorado's 75th General Assembly concluded on May 7, 2025, marking the end of a busy 120-day legislative cycle. Legislators introduced 657 bills this year, slightly fewer than the 706 in 2024, but the impact was no less significant. For the Colorado Apartment... Continue Reading
At the 2025 Maintenance Maina on April 9, Executive Vice President Mark Williams announced a new annual award. The “Schell Cup” was named in honor of Ed Schell, long time Committee Chair and visionary of the Maintenance Mania program. “We are so honored to celebrate this truly... Continue Reading
Choosing a team is like choosing your circle of friends. Every group has a unique energy that makes them special. While friendships can come naturally at first, they take work to maintain, develop, and evolve—just like building a successful team. It’s not just about hiring the right... Continue Reading
In a sea of apartment ads and email campaigns, today’s renters are no longer impressed by broad-stroke marketing. They want to feel seen, understood, and catered to. And with the ever-expanding capabilities of data-driven tools, multifamily brands now have the opportunity to speak directly... Continue Reading
Maintaining a safe and healthy living environment in apartment buildings requires proactive management of environmental hazards. Issues such as asbestos, lead paint, mold, andmethamphetamine contamination can pose serious health risks to residents and financial liabilities for property owners.... Continue Reading
Sales can be a highly competitive market, regardless of what you're selling. I firmly believe in the power of networking. In my 15 years of experience in Multi-family on the property level has provided me with valuable insight and an expansive network. Cultivating your network and establishing a... Continue Reading
Move over winter, spring, summer and fall — in multifamily, the real seasons are budget season and peak leasing season. The latter, spanning from Memorial Day to Labor Day, is a three-month sprint that accounts for 70% of annual moves across the U.S. For operators, it’s a... Continue Reading
Colorado landlords who are not adequately informed about the state’s complex regulatory landscape face significant challenges and potential liability. Tenant Advocacy Groups (TAGs) began imposing new regulations on landlords when they gained control of the Colorado General Assembly. Since... Continue Reading
Change is the only constant in life, and in property management, we know this all too well. Today, however, we are navigating an unprecedented pace of evolution driven by market shifts, centralization, and artificial intelligence. Adapting has always been our strength, but now, the scale of change... Continue Reading
Team culture functions exactly like an ecosystem. As a manager, you directly influence the type of ecosystem you create. Multifamily leadership is hard. And what makes it harder is that leaders aren’t given a clear framework to develop and sustain an ideal team culture. But through trial... Continue Reading
Now celebrating it's 25th year, AAMD's Maintenance celebration event (called "Maintenance Olympics" for the first 15 years), has grown from 60 attendees to over 1,500. This year's anniversary event will take place on April 9, and it is interesting to reflect on the origins and development of what... Continue Reading
