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

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  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. Recognized with Stevie® Award for Excellence in Customer Service

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  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 […]

Back-to-Basics Amenities: A Potential Tenant Retention Strategy

In recent years, apartment amenities have been extravagant and elaborate. Luxury properties, specifically, have seen a rise in features ranging from screening rooms to golf simulators, crystal lagoons, and podcast recording studios. But that could be changing. “As the cost of living continues to rise, residents are placing greater value on amenities that bring convenience […]

SipWithMe Elevates Multifamily Coffee Services with New Machine Options, Auto-Shipments of Supplies and Express Service Guarantee

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  CHICAGO, IL – January 7, 2025 – WithMe, Inc., parent company of leading multifamily coffee service provider SipWithMe, announces a series of product updates and innovations set to transform the customer experience for multifamily property managers and their residents.  These enhancements include the introduction of SipWithMe Signature, a stylish and efficient coffee machine, the […]

Engaging Multifamily Residents Year-Round with Seasonal Amenities

As the seasons change, so do your residents’ needs and desires. Providing amenities and planning events that align with these shifting demands can be a game-changer for property managers. In fact, resident events have been shown to boost satisfaction, improve online reviews and impact lease renewal decisions, making them an essential tool for long-term property […]

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