Why Your Job Ads Are Not Yielding Results
In the competitive landscape of the real estate industry, attracting top-tier talent can be a daunting task. Many businesses find themselves grappling with the challenges of crafting effective job advertisements that fail to yield the desired results. In this blog, we dive into the reasons why traditional job advertisements may fall short and explore how […]
Music-Inspired Amenities?
Rent Versus Buy? A recent RentCafe study shows the fastest-growing rent segment to be: high-income earners. Is it a sign of the times? Maybe. These high-income earners are enjoying the flexibility of leases and the ability to live in desirable areas without the commitment of a mortgage. Seattle, Baltimore, and Charlotte have seen the largest […]
Short Term Rentals are Taking Off
Why Hotel? The short-term rental game is gaining some steam. With more properties being developed, multifamily owners are wanting to take advantage of vacancies. One company, in particular, has created a business model around short-term rentals; WhyHotel. This company will partner up with developers to lease up to 100 empty units. These empty units are […]
Loan Limit Increase for Multifamily Mortgages
MULTIFAMILY REAL ESTATE Loan Limit Increase for Multifamily Mortgages In an effort to provide more capital and liquidity to the small loan marketplace, Fannie Mae is doubling its loan limit. The new small loan limit will be $6 million effective immediately. The ultimate goal is to increase the affordable housing supply. The Gamble is On […]
What Kind of Manager Are You?
Are You a 10-90 Kind of Manager? We’re not talking about a 1090 tax form. We’re talking about a management mentality focusing 10% on work and 90% on people. Clearly, this is not an exact science. It’s all about management balance. While you certainly need a level of technical expertise as a manager, you also need […]
How to Impress Your Boss
Want to Impress the Boss? With over 10 years of experience in managing employees, Nicole Rollender shares 5 tips on impressing your boss. Keep track of everything: If you’re tasked with an assignment from your boss, write it down. If you really want to impress the boss…give them a status update before you’re asked to. Respond quickly: The worst thing […]
How to Make Your Team More Productive
3 Steps to Quick Decisions Let’s face it, making decisions on the fly is part of life. We only have so many hours in a day, so it’s important to be decisive. Here are 3 things to try to make decisions faster: Practice: Good decision making takes time and practice. When you’re tasked with your next big […]
Does it Matter What You Wear to Work?
Does Dressing for Success Work? That’s a loaded question. Some positions require you wear a suit to work. Other positions are cool with you rockin’ whatever makes you feel comfortable and productive. Is it time for you to revisit your dress code? If you’re a remote company, you’re in the clear. (Pro tip for remote […]
Hiring, Attracting and Retaining Employees
Hiring, Attracting and Retaining Employees If it were only as simple as typing it out, unfortunately, it’s not. Hiring, attracting and retaining employees requires a lot of effort. Whether you have a dedicated HR team or you’re a 10 employee outfit, the challenges remain the same. Lisa (Shroyer) Pyle was recently featured on the Self-Storage […]
It’s All in the Willpower
It’s All in the Willpower Some say willpower is the single most important habit for individual success. Just like losing 10lbs takes hard work and dedication, so does willpower. Here are some simple early morning routines that will help strengthen your willpower. Set your alarm clock for the same time (every day) – the scientific benefits of this […]
Conference Room, Now!
LEADERSHIP Meetings on Meetings… How many meetings do you have during an average work week? How productive are they, really? You’ve likely heard some tips on how to improve meetings… Stay laser-focused on the topic at hand, take notes and put action items into place, yada yada. Shani Harmon from Forbes likens this to health and wellness. We […]
How to Attract, Hire and Retain Employees – Part 1
Attracting, Hiring and Retaining Employees (Part 1) With over 20 years of experience finding candidates, qualifying candidates and everything in between, I have gained a lot of knowledge about hiring practices, what motivates employees and how to keep turnover to a minimum. Let’s start with hiring practices. There are multiple ways that companies recruit employees: […]
