The Outlook for Apartment Amenities: Q&A with Jeff Lail of WithMe
There’s little doubt that the “extras” offered by a multifamily property can entice renters from one property to another. However, those on-site amenities aren’t stagnant—they change, based on demand. To clarify what’s going on with apartment features—as well as the 2026 outlook—Apartment ApartmentBuildings.com tapped with Jeff Lail, CEO of WithMe, for his insights and forecast. […]
Why Renters Are Prioritizing Practicality — and How Smart Operators Are Responding
Many Western-based are navigating markets that are both costly and crowded. This is occurring in traditionally pricey markets, such as California, but it’s now spreading into areas that were historically considered more afford-able, such as Arizona. Statewide, the average rent for around $1,341 per month, with many metro areas surpassing $1,500, according to Apartments.com. Even […]
Getting the Most Out of Multifamily Shared Printers
Mention the words “multifamily amenities,” and first thoughts include resort-style pools, rooftop decks, yoga rooms and coffee bars. Sometimes overlooked in apartment features lists is the humble on-site printer. A shared printer in a property’s lobby or dedicated business center isn’t a splashy, visually appealing amenity. But WithMe Inc.’s Ben Meth, Senior Director of Sales, […]
Proptech Providers Pivot to Keep Customers
The question of whether real estate companies are using too many proptech providers doesn’t come up often. When it does, the answer is usually found when the two first come together. For that reason, proptech founders are intent on getting their services right — right from the start. Not getting their services provided properly from […]
How Coffee Amenities Elevate Multifamily Communities
When you think about amenities that naturally build community and increase the perceived value of a multifamily property, your mind probably jumps to elaborate resident lounges, lavish resort-style pools and tricked out fitness centers. However, data reveals a surprising truth: the humble coffee machine is one of the most powerful amenities for fostering genuine connections […]
Coworking Is Moving Into Apartment Buildings As A Powerful CRE Strategy For Tenant Retention
Over the past few years, the concept of home has metamorphosed — and so has the definition of what renters expect from their living space. For millions of remote and hybrid workers, that expectation now includes the ability to work productively just steps from their front door. As the line between home and office blurs, […]
Rethinking Amenities During Budget Season: Smarter Spending for Long-Term Resident Satisfaction
Budget season, whenever it occurs in your organization, can bring out the red pens. Faced with rising operational costs and pressure to meet aggressive financial goals, multifamily operators often begin the budgeting process by scanning for line items to trim. Unfortunately, that impulse frequently puts resident-facing services — especially amenities — on the chopping block. […]
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 […]