Comments for MHN Blog http://blog.multihousingnews.com Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:30:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Guest Blog: LED Lighting on your Property by LED module http://blog.multihousingnews.com/guestblog/guest-blog-led-lighting-on-your-property/comment-page-1/#comment-3925 LED module Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:30:56 +0000 http://blog.multihousingnews.com/?p=43#comment-3925 LED lighting is the future. It saves us money, it saves us energy and it saves the environment. What could be better. LED lighting is the future. It saves us money, it saves us energy and it saves the environment. What could be better.

]]> Comment on ‘Gimme Shelter’ with Daniel Gehman: Reading the Tea Leaves on Rent Increase Rates by Albert Aizman http://blog.multihousingnews.com/gimmeshelter/gimme-shelter-with-daniel-gehman-reading-the-tea-leaves-on-rent-increase-rates/comment-page-1/#comment-3923 Albert Aizman Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:11:59 +0000 http://blog.multihousingnews.com/?p=1458#comment-3923 I think that one bedrooms tend to lag two bedroom units in all types of economies. They lack the ability for the resident to expand their family in most cases so its often a short term solution. My theory on studios outperforming one-bedrooms is that they are usually the most depressed coming out of a recession. Albert Aizman Principal www.affordablehousingjobs.com I think that one bedrooms tend to lag two bedroom units in all types of economies. They lack the ability for the resident to expand their family in most cases so its often a short term solution. My theory on studios outperforming one-bedrooms is that they are usually the most depressed coming out of a recession.

Albert Aizman
Principal
http://www.affordablehousingjobs.com

]]> Comment on ‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: 7 Things Renters in Their 70s and Beyond Want in an Apartment (And 1 Bonus) by Ellen Davis http://blog.multihousingnews.com/what-renters-want-with-jessica-fiur/what-renters-want-with-jessica-fiur-7-things-renters-in-their-70s-and-beyond-want-in-an-apartment/comment-page-1/#comment-3876 Ellen Davis Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:44:55 +0000 http://blog.multihousingnews.com/?p=1395#comment-3876 In-unit laundry In-unit laundry

]]> Comment on ‘Gimme Shelter’ with Daniel Gehman: An Apartment Bubble? Seriously? by Mary Baum http://blog.multihousingnews.com/gimmeshelter/gimme-shelter-with-daniel-gehman-an-apartment-bubble-seriously/comment-page-1/#comment-3807 Mary Baum Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:40:13 +0000 http://blog.multihousingnews.com/?p=1371#comment-3807 A bubble? Within 100 miles of St. Louis, Missouri, there are exactly zero apartment projects under construction at the moment. In 2011, there was one rehab of 192 units and a community building - which my father won the cabinet bid for (I'm his branding/webmaster). For 2012, he has had the opportunity to bid on projects of 12 and 6 units, and is waiting for ground to break on a senior-housing unit of eight units. That's not a bubble. That's a depression. A bubble? Within 100 miles of St. Louis, Missouri, there are exactly zero apartment projects under construction at the moment. In 2011, there was one rehab of 192 units and a community building – which my father won the cabinet bid for (I’m his branding/webmaster). For 2012, he has had the opportunity to bid on projects of 12 and 6 units, and is waiting for ground to break on a senior-housing unit of eight units.

That’s not a bubble. That’s a depression.

]]> Comment on ‘Gimme Shelter’ with Daniel Gehman: Net Zero? Really? by Paul Scott http://blog.multihousingnews.com/miscellaneous/gimme-shelter-with-daniel-gehman-net-zero-really/comment-page-1/#comment-3697 Paul Scott Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:12 +0000 http://blog.multihousingnews.com/?p=1363#comment-3697 Kudos to Daniel for going for the gold in energy conservation. His EV/PV lifestyle, combining an electric vehicle with a photovoltaic solar system, enables him to power both his house and car on sunlight. Getting to the net zero level is easy if you have the roof space, but even if you don't, it's still well worth doing since the ROI on the PV system is going to be well over 10%, and many see upwards of 15% given the displacement of both grid power and gasoline. The higher gas goes, the higher your return on the investment. Daniel will be happy to know that he's in good company. Over 30% of LEAF owners use solar. That compares to well under 1% of the general public. Clearly, EV drivers "get it". I work for the Downtown Nissan dealer Daniel uses for charging. In addition to car dealers who are installing public charging, many grocery stores, shopping malls, parking garages and so forth are installing EVSE (electric vehicle supply equipment) for public use. Walgreens is installing hundreds of these at their stores across the country. The transition to electric drive is now underway. Kudos to Daniel for going for the gold in energy conservation. His EV/PV lifestyle, combining an electric vehicle with a photovoltaic solar system, enables him to power both his house and car on sunlight. Getting to the net zero level is easy if you have the roof space, but even if you don’t, it’s still well worth doing since the ROI on the PV system is going to be well over 10%, and many see upwards of 15% given the displacement of both grid power and gasoline. The higher gas goes, the higher your return on the investment.

Daniel will be happy to know that he’s in good company. Over 30% of LEAF owners use solar. That compares to well under 1% of the general public. Clearly, EV drivers “get it”.

I work for the Downtown Nissan dealer Daniel uses for charging. In addition to car dealers who are installing public charging, many grocery stores, shopping malls, parking garages and so forth are installing EVSE (electric vehicle supply equipment) for public use. Walgreens is installing hundreds of these at their stores across the country. The transition to electric drive is now underway.

]]> Comment on ‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: 9 Things Renters in Their Late 30s to 40s Want in an Apartment by Mike in Wheaton http://blog.multihousingnews.com/what-renters-want-with-jessica-fiur/what-renters-want-with-jessica-fiur-9-things-renters-in-their-late-30s-to-40s-want-in-an-apartment/comment-page-1/#comment-3636 Mike in Wheaton Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:24:27 +0000 http://blog.multihousingnews.com/?p=1353#comment-3636 What else? Nice kitchens with good cabinets, granite countertops, ice maker and water dispenser in the refrigerator. Dishwasher. Nice shower with a shower head that is above your head. Plenty of outlets. Sound proofing so you can't hear the guy next door in the bathroom. Community work out room. What else? Nice kitchens with good cabinets, granite countertops, ice maker and water dispenser in the refrigerator. Dishwasher. Nice shower with a shower head that is above your head. Plenty of outlets. Sound proofing so you can’t hear the guy next door in the bathroom. Community work out room.

]]> Comment on ‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: 4 Things Renters in Their Early 20s Want (And 2 They Don’t) by Jeffrey Stockton (Honolulu, Hawaii) http://blog.multihousingnews.com/what-renters-want-with-jessica-fiur/what-renters-want-with-jessica-fiur-4-things-renters-in-ther-early-20s-want-and-2-they-dons/comment-page-1/#comment-3607 Jeffrey Stockton (Honolulu, Hawaii) Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:22:28 +0000 http://blog.multihousingnews.com/?p=1329#comment-3607 I would add included broadband internet and on site laundry to this list. One thing some of our clients have done is co-op with another landlord in close proximity to get the internet. That way it becomes a minimal expense for the owners that people in 2-3 apartments can share. Its a big selling point if you can say broadband is included. I would add included broadband internet and on site laundry to this list. One thing some of our clients have done is co-op with another landlord in close proximity to get the internet. That way it becomes a minimal expense for the owners that people in 2-3 apartments can share. Its a big selling point if you can say broadband is included.

]]> Comment on ‘What Renters Want’ With Jessica Fiur: What Renters in Their Late 20s to Mid 30s Are Looking For by Pete Kane (@Buildingwell) http://blog.multihousingnews.com/what-renters-want-with-jessica-fiur/what-renters-want-with-jessica-fiur-what-renters-in-their-late-20s-to-mid-30s-look-for/comment-page-1/#comment-3559 Pete Kane (@Buildingwell) Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:51:37 +0000 http://blog.multihousingnews.com/?p=1345#comment-3559 I might also add that this age group (and most certainly other groups) is also looking for "green." Knowing that your home/apartment is healthy is very important - especially for this group as they may be starting a family. Various elements of the home - paint, fixtures, ventilation, heating/air conditioning, carpeting - can have big impacts on tenants' health. Proper planning and upgrades will help to ensure their health is not affected by their home. But "green" also in how well the home performs, especially if the tenant is responsible for the utilities. Make sure that the building and units are tight so as not to lose their heat/cool; reduce electric loads by installing ENERGY STAR-certified appliances and lighting; put in place water conserving toilets, faucets, and showerheads. I might also add that this age group (and most certainly other groups) is also looking for “green.” Knowing that your home/apartment is healthy is very important – especially for this group as they may be starting a family. Various elements of the home – paint, fixtures, ventilation, heating/air conditioning, carpeting – can have big impacts on tenants’ health. Proper planning and upgrades will help to ensure their health is not affected by their home. But “green” also in how well the home performs, especially if the tenant is responsible for the utilities. Make sure that the building and units are tight so as not to lose their heat/cool; reduce electric loads by installing ENERGY STAR-certified appliances and lighting; put in place water conserving toilets, faucets, and showerheads.

]]> Comment on ‘Outside the Box’ with Erika Schnitzer: How Trader Joe’s Can Be An Example to Apartment Managers by Steve Paterson http://blog.multihousingnews.com/guestblog/outside-the-box-with-erika-schnitzer-how-trader-joes-can-be-an-example-to-apartment-managers/comment-page-1/#comment-3451 Steve Paterson Sun, 11 Dec 2011 01:01:55 +0000 http://blog.multihousingnews.com/?p=1294#comment-3451 Apartment managers need to do a much better job with their onsite fitness centers. The big problem is the Fitness equipment sellers are not concerned that the properties fitness room is successful. They just want to make money and leave all the hard work to the Apartment manager and staff. RentFitnessEquipment.com is only successful if the Apartment Manager is successful and all the residents are happy. For one monthly price on a month-to-month RENTAL all problems are handled by The Rent Fitness Equipment Company. Regular maintenance and all repairs are taken care of at no cost to the property. The tough upfront decisions of what to purchase are removed. Equipment can be swapped around until it is just perfect. And if residents have questions about how to use the fitness equipment they call us and not the apartment manager. Apartment managers need to do a much better job with their onsite fitness centers. The big problem is the Fitness equipment sellers are not concerned that the properties fitness room is successful. They just want to make money and leave all the hard work to the Apartment manager and staff.

RentFitnessEquipment.com is only successful if the Apartment Manager is successful and all the residents are happy. For one monthly price on a month-to-month RENTAL all problems are handled by The Rent Fitness Equipment Company.

Regular maintenance and all repairs are taken care of at no cost to the property. The tough upfront decisions of what to purchase are removed. Equipment can be swapped around until it is just perfect. And if residents have questions about how to use the fitness equipment they call us and not the apartment manager.

]]> Comment on ‘Outside the Box’ with Erika Schnitzer: How Trader Joe’s Can Be An Example to Apartment Managers by How Trader Joe’s Can Be An Example to Apartment Managers | Affordable Housing Report http://blog.multihousingnews.com/guestblog/outside-the-box-with-erika-schnitzer-how-trader-joes-can-be-an-example-to-apartment-managers/comment-page-1/#comment-3419 How Trader Joe’s Can Be An Example to Apartment Managers | Affordable Housing Report Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:44:38 +0000 http://blog.multihousingnews.com/?p=1294#comment-3419 [...] Multi Housing News Blog GA_googleAddAttr("AdOpt", "1"); GA_googleAddAttr("Origin", "other"); [...] [...] Multi Housing News Blog GA_googleAddAttr("AdOpt", "1"); GA_googleAddAttr("Origin", "other"); [...]

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