Frequently Asked Questions

[info_list style=”circle no_bg” icon_border_size=”1″ connector_color=”#bfbfbf” icon_color=”#3372b8″ font_size_icon=”18″ notification=””][info_list_item list_title=”What can existing unused laundry spaces be repurposed for?” icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”758″ title_text_typography=”” title_font_size=”18″ desc_text_typography=”” desc_font_size=”15″ desc_font_line_height=”20″]If you are making a transition to in-unit washer and dryers, you may find yourself wondering what to do with the leftover laundry room space. Well, we have some solutions that we think can provide more value to your community! Fitness rooms, meeting facilities, club rooms, wifi lounges, storage rooms, bike storage, and dog wash stations are all great solutions. Gather some additional ideas for laundry repurposing here.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”What is the average cost to install washer/dryer hookups in apartment units?” icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”760″ title_text_typography=”” title_font_size=”18″ desc_text_typography=”” desc_font_size=”15″ desc_font_line_height=”20″]If adding washer/dryer hookups in your apartments is in fact a possibility, one of the most common questions is “what will this cost us?” The short answer- Adding washer and dryer hookups will cost approximately $5-$8k depending on existing conditions, distance to plumbing, sewer capacity and more.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”What counter-top material is most durable, cost-effective and popular?” icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”687″ title_text_typography=”” title_font_size=”18″ desc_text_typography=”” desc_font_size=”15″ desc_font_line_height=”20″]The most cost-effective and highly sought after material for bath and kitchen countertops is Quartz. If Quartz is purchased in pre-fab slab configuration cost is just slightly higher than that of granite, and it is more durable and contemporary than its stone competitors. Quartz counters are offered in a wide array of colors and are even offered with custom edge details etc.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Using hard surface flooring on second floors?” icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”763″ title_text_typography=”” title_font_size=”18″ desc_text_typography=”” desc_font_size=”15″ desc_font_line_height=”20″]We are often asked if it is acceptable to use hard flooring, like vinyl, on second floor apartments when there is a unit beneath. Our advice: be weary of using hard surface flooring  in common areas of units where there is one on top of another (especially living rooms and bedrooms). Using vinyl flooring in entries, kitchens and baths is more common place and carpeting is used in living rooms and bedrooms, unless a sound barrier is installed beneath the hard surface flooring. Click here for some additional resources, should you choose the hard surface route.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”What site amenities are popular for apartment communities?” icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”765″ title_text_typography=”” title_font_size=”18″ desc_text_typography=”” desc_font_size=”15″ desc_font_line_height=”20″]Some of the most popular amenities to add to your Southern California multifamily include: communal BBQ areas, fire-pits, site seating and lounge areas, dog parks, shuffleboard courts, horseshoe pits, pool area enhancements, fitness centers, dog wash stations, and electric charging stations. Click here to get some additional site amenity inspiration, particularly for the hard-to-please millennials.[/info_list_item][/info_list]