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 […]
WithMe, Inc. Launches GiveWithMe, a Corporate Impact Program Grounded in Purpose and Action
New initiative formalizes the technology-enabled amenity provider’s longstanding commitment to families, nonprofits, veterans, employees and the environment. CHICAGO, IL — April 16, 2025 — At WithMe, Inc., growth has always been guided by purpose. As the company scales its national footprint in technology-powered printer solutions and coffee amenities, it’s also expanding its role as a […]
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 […]
The Move Toward Multifamily Efficiency: Vendor Consolidation
Vendors are a large part of successful multifamily operations. By outsourcing various areas like landscaping, cleaning, maintenance, amenity management and other activities, apartment property managers can spend more time on big-picture tasks, including tenant recruitment and retention. While vendors are important, too many of them can be problematic. “Juggling multiple vendors creates inefficiencies, service […]
WithMe, Inc. Named a Top Employer by the National Apartment Association for Second Consecutive Year
Chicago, IL – March 14, 2025 – WithMe, Inc., a leader in technology-powered printer solutions and coffee amenities, including PrintWithMe and SipWithMe, has been named a top supplier company employer in the National Apartment Association‘s (NAA) Top Employers Awards for the second consecutive year. NAA is the leading advocate for quality rental housing in […]
WithMe, Inc. Recognized with Stevie® Award for Excellence in Customer Service
Leading technology-enabled amenity supplier honored for customer-centric innovation in consumer products and services. CHICAGO, IL — March 13, 2025 — WithMe, Inc., a leader in technology-powered printer solutions and coffee amenities, has been named a Bronze Stevie® Award winner in the 19th annual Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service. The company was […]