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 […]
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 […]
A Banner Year for Multifamily
Multifamily real estate had a great year 2018 marked a banner year for multifamily real estate. It was actually the best year of the century. The rental market had folks spending more than ever. Freddie and Fannie also made out with commercial and multifamily loans at an all-time high and delinquencies remaining at all time lows. […]
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 […]
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: […]
Four-Day Work Week?
LEADERSHIP The Road Not Traveled “A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to be,” said former first lady Rosalyn Carter. Here’s a real-life example. Kara Goldin is the founder and CEO of a successful beverage company called hint. (If you haven’t had […]
Where Do You Sit at work?
CULTURE That’s My Desk Have you heard of hot desking? Imagine going into the office on Monday and seeing someone else at your desk. That’s “hot desking” in a nut-shell. The fad started in 2015 and took on some brutal criticism. Despite the criticism, some companies are still implementing this desk sharing concept. The Pros: relationship building open […]
