From gym renovations to building rooftop decks, and even transformations to outdated or unused laundry rooms, you’ve probably realized that there are more possibilities for transforming your space than ever. But an issue that is less commonly discussed is how these renovations can help you prevent pests. Pests aren’t the most savory topic, but seeing…
When you picture a family home, what do you see? Maybe the words conjure an image of a detached three- or four-bedroom property in a suburb like Eagle Rock. There may be lots of nearby schools and a public library, along with manicured front lawns, whitewashed fences, and spacious back gardens complete with basketball hoops,…
Multifamily owners are always anticipating the needs of our changing demographics. Whether it’s swimming pools for families, gyms for millennials, or dog parks for pet owners, we always want to be one step ahead. Unfortunately, these groups are always changing. Families move to the suburbs, millennials grow up and want different things, and even pet…
Too often during unit turns I’ve seen multifamily owners get carried away with adding the latest must-have amenities while overlooking some of the basics. I’m as big a fan of fun technology as anyone, but sometimes I have to remind myself not to neglect other aspects of my units in the face of other upgrades.…
You know it’s the start of the festive season when your pants begin feeling a bit more snug and holiday decorations start cropping up around your neighborhood. But just because the holidays are upon us doesn’t mean it’s time for multifamily owners to relax entirely. In fact, winter is the ideal time to start thinking…
The holiday season is just underway, which means that students across the country will soon be heading home from college for the break. In Westwood, the home of UCLA, the total population numbers 52,000, and nearly 25,000 are aged between 19-34. When such a significant number of an area’s population are students who leave during…
What do you think when you hear the phrase “smart home.” While the phrase may conjure a futuristic image in your mind of home technology that may seem straight out of a science fiction movie, the idea behind smart home technology is a bit simpler: It’s all about making life as easy as possible for…
Sometimes I think that apartments are shrinking. Especially in densely populated areas like downtown Los Angeles, where space is limited, it seems as though more and more renters are facing storage dilemmas. Just the other day, in fact, I was inspecting work at a multifamily in DTLA and had the opportunity to take a look…
The real estate sector rarely hit the headlines throughout this year’s presidential race, so it’s no great surprise that this month’s shocking election results have had minimal impact on the market. As predicted last month, the apartment rental market is still on an upswing. Despite buyers having access to record low borrowing rates, the California…
A good friend of mine is a freelance writer who works entirely on a telecommuting basis. I’m always interested to hear about his work, especially as telecommuting grows more and more popular. He loves what he does, but he faces some unique challenges when working from home. Whether it’s the distraction of his family or…
