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SEPTEMBER UPCOMING AND ON-DEMAND VIRTUAL EDUCATION
SEPTEMBER UPCOMING AND ON-DEMAND VIRTUAL EDUCATION

wEDNESDAY, sEPTEMBER 14 | 9am Webinar: Create a Renter Journey with Tech-Driven Leasing Tech-driven solutions have become our most effective risk mitigating tool during the pandemic, yet research shows a hybrid tech/in-person business model will provide optimal results and best meet the... Continue Reading

Date posted09/9/2021


YARDI: ASKING RENTS RISE A RECORD BREAKING 10.3% YOY IN AUGUST
YARDI: ASKING RENTS RISE A RECORD BREAKING 10.3% YOY IN AUGUST

Overall rents rose by $25 to $1,539 last month, while single-family build-to-rent rents rose 13.9% YOY. Asking rents rose by 10.3% year over year in August, marking the first double-digit YOY increase in the history of the Yardi Matrix Multifamily National Report dataset. At the same time,... Continue Reading

Date posted09/7/2021


PIVOTING: AN ORAL HISTORY
PIVOTING: AN ORAL HISTORY

Firsthand accounts from industry leaders on how rental housing met the ever-changing challenges of a global pandemic, and what to expect for the future of property management The apartment industry is known for its spontaneous handling of unique situations spawned from interacting with myriad... Continue Reading

Date posted09/1/2021


SCOTUS STRIKES DOWN CDC EVICITION MORATORIUM
SCOTUS STRIKES DOWN CDC EVICITION MORATORIUM

On August 26, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruled 6-3 to strike down the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) federal eviction moratorium (CDC Order). This important decision is not about pursuing evictions for all residents, but rather it restores the ability of... Continue Reading

Date posted08/31/2021


EXTENDED EVICTION MORATORIUM SURVIVES INITIAL LEGAL CHALLENGES
EXTENDED EVICTION MORATORIUM SURVIVES INITIAL LEGAL CHALLENGES

Next stop, the U.S. Supreme Court. Last week, U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich from the District of Columbia ruled against a case led by the Alabama Association of Realtors, leaving the new U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) eviction order issued on August 3, 2021 in... Continue Reading

Date posted08/24/2021


HANDS-ON MAINTENANCE SERIES
HANDS-ON MAINTENANCE SERIES

To attend free of cost, use promo code AASCMaintenanceSeries_21 Electrical 101August 26, 2021 [9am - 11am] HVAC: Heating SystemsJanuary 12, 2022 [9am - 11am] HVAC: Cooling SystemsSeptember 24, 2021 [9am - 11am] Make-Ready Time Saving Tips!February 9, 2022 [9am - 11am] Plumbing... Continue Reading

Date posted08/19/2021


EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ERAP)
EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ERAP)

The Division of Housing (DOH) is excited to announce the ERAP payment process is transitioning! The State’s vendor set-up and payment processing system was not designed for the efficient and quick payment processing that is needed for the ERAP. In order to launch the program as quickly as... Continue Reading

Date posted08/1/2021


2021 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
2021 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Authored by Drew Hamrick, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs of Colorado Apartment Association The most challenging legislative session for housing providers in Colorado history has now ended. This was the Year of The Crisis. The sheer number of anti-landlord bills, coupled with the... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Hamrick
Date posted07/21/2021


CHATBOTS CONTINUE TO MAKE HEADWAY
CHATBOTS CONTINUE TO MAKE HEADWAY

Chatbots are quickly becoming a must-have for the rental housing industry. Like the first iteration of pretty much any tool or technology, chatbots had their initial challenges. Endless loops, the inability to understand certain dialects, and clumsy handoffs to associates were among the... Continue Reading

Date posted07/20/2021


RENTAL SCAMS HIT WEST, GROWING STATES
RENTAL SCAMS HIT WEST, GROWING STATES

Rental scams with the highest losses occur in the summer. As the heat rolls in with the summer months so do scammers looking to take financial advantage in the rental housing industry. Apartment Guide reviewed data from the Better Business Bureau scam tracker and analyzed nearly 1,900 reported... Continue Reading

Date posted07/19/2021


NAA SUING FOR INDUSTRY COMPENSATION
NAA SUING FOR INDUSTRY COMPENSATION

The National Apartment Association (NAA) will soon file a lawsuit against the federal government seeking compensation for business losses suffered under the unlawful U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) eviction moratorium. The CDC’s protracted moratorium is... Continue Reading

Date posted07/15/2021


RPM CAREERS WEEK IS THIS WEEK!
RPM CAREERS WEEK IS THIS WEEK!

RPM Careers Week is July 12–16! There’s never been a better time to recognize the hard work of the professionals who make apartment communities thrive. Continue Reading

Date posted07/7/2021