6 Winning Moves On-Site Teams are Making During Peak Leasing Season
Every industry has its crunch time. For retail, it’s Black Friday. For sports, it’s opening day. For multifamily housing? It’s peak leasing season ー and it’s not for the faint of heart. While some property managers are dusting off tired brochures and recycling outdated sales pitches, forward-thinking teams are running multi-channel strategies that are anything […]
Renee Zahn | Managing Director of Real Estate | Greystar
EPISODE SUMMARY What does it take to lead operations for more than 51,000 units — and still stay rooted in empathy, curiosity, and connection? In this episode of Multifamily Excellence, Renee Zahn, Managing Director of Real Estate at Greystar, joins host Tony Sousa to reflect on two decades of career growth, the leadership lessons she’s […]
WithMe, Inc. Recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business as a 2025 Fast 50 Honoree
Recognition highlights five-year growth of more than 1,100% and commitment to customer-first innovation and impact. Chicago, IL – June 12, 2025 – WithMe, Inc., a leader in technology-powered printer solutions and coffee amenities, including PrintWithMe and SipWithMe, has been named to the 2025 Crain’s Chicago Business Fast 50 list, which honors the 50 fastest-growing companies […]
6 Secrets for Making Move-In Memorable (Straight From Property Managers)
Move-in day can go two ways — total chaos or total wow. For residents, that first day isn’t just about unpacking. It’s about starting fresh, finding comfort and feeling like they made the right choice. And for property managers? It’s a golden opportunity to make a lasting impression — one that can set the tone […]
9 Apartment Moving Tips to Keep You from Losing Your Mind — and Your Socks
Memorial Day kicks off the busiest moving season of the year, which means it’s time to bust out the boxes and bubble wrap and ask your friend with a truck for a “small favor.” Whether you’re moving across town or just two floors up, the process can feel like a full-body workout with a […]
2 Unexpected Reasons Tariffs Could Make Your Rent More Expensive
While the future of tariffs remains to be seen after U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that President Donald Trump had overstepped his authority by imposing them and then a federal appeals court temporarily reinstated them, it’s definitely possible that Trump is able to move ahead with his initial plans. If Trump’s tariffs are put […]
Summer is Coming—Time for a Seasonal Apartment Amenities Focus
Memorial Day is in the rear-view mirror. Meanwhile, just ahead is June 1, the official start date of “meteorological summer.” Then there is the June 20 summer solstice. What do the above have in common? Warmer weather. And what does warmer weather mean to multifamily property managers and owner-operators? Experts tell Connect CRE that warmer […]
Print Smarter, Not Harder: WithMe, Inc. Rolls Out PrintWithMe Office Solution for Multifamily and Commercial Workplaces
CHICAGO, IL — May 28, 2025 — WithMe, Inc., a leader in technology-enabled printer solutions and coffee amenities, is expanding its portfolio with the introduction of the PrintWithMe Office Solution, a modern, multi-functional printer designed to support on-site teams across multifamily communities and commercial workplaces. Developed to meet the needs of leasing teams and office […]
5 Community Amenities to Prioritize During Multifamily Budget Season
Budget season used to be a fall affair. Not anymore. For many multifamily teams, planning now kicks off as early as June — and the stakes are higher than ever to make strategic choices that drive year-round impact. As some operators debate the ROI of cold plunges and podcast studios, the smartest ones are […]
From Chaos to Control: Your Game Plan for Peak Leasing Season
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 high-stakes window packed with online inquiries, tours, screenings, […]
Top multifamily players detail their most important amenities
Although the trend toward remote work has taken a hit in the past year as more companies call their employees back to the office, major apartment owners and operators report that work-from-home spaces are still tops with renters. Since the COVID-19 pandemic led more professionals to work from home, coworking spaces have grown into a […]
Convenience-focused amenities boost resident retention
Residents choose apartments for a number of different reasons — location, price, square footage. But they stick around for something rarely called out in marketing materials: when their day-to-day life just works the way it should. Retention is one of the biggest challenges in multifamily. With resident retention currently hovering around 60 percent, and over […]
20 Ways First-Time Leaders Can Build Confidence And Authority
Taking on a leadership role for the first time can be intimidating, regardless of whether you’re managing a team or an entire organization. Though previous experience can help soften the pressure that comes with stepping up to the leadership plate, building the confidence and authority required to lead effectively takes time and persistent effort. To […]
How to Create a Productive Coworking Space
Now at the five-year anniversary of the COVID lockdowns, work still looks much different for many employees. Despite some return-to-office notices, remote work and hybrid schedules continue to dominate, and multifamily properties have had to accommodate this new way of life for many residents. The business centers of pre-pandemic times don’t quite fill the need […]
Practicality is the Name of the Game for ROI on Amenities
Amenities shape the daily lives of a property’s residents. They are not simply marketing tools or leasing incentives, but a crucial component of what makes an apartment community feel like a home. However, not all amenities hold their value. For example, a luxury golf simulator can cost anywhere from $25,000 to $150,000 to install. A rock climbing […]
