Pools, Parties and (Outdoor) Pits: Keeping Outdoor Multifamily Amenities Accessible and Secure
Managing multifamily property warm-weather amenities involves more than dumping the occasional bag of chlorine in the swimming pool. “Managing summertime amenities comes with unique operational pressures due to high demand and increased foot traffic,” observed LIVunLtd’s President and COO Brian Buccino. Additionally, “overcrowding, amenity misuse and supply strain are common challenges, especially during the summer […]
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 […]
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 […]