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Renters are drawn to apartment life for convenience, location, amenities, and the lifestyle communities offer. With renters' needs and wants ever-changing, multifamily communities are forced to adapt. From everyday conveniences to luxury amenities, management companies are offering a wide scale of options to potential residents. Talk about new things we have seen become important in…
Recent trends have shown that people are making the move from urban locations to more suburban areas. The move from the concrete jungle to greener pastures may come as a surprise to some, as urban areas have had a stronghold over the multifamily market since 2011. It brings up the question, why are we seeing…
Life in a studio apartment home comes with the unique task of making one room multi-purposeful. The 4 walls need to transform into a bedroom, kitchen, living room, office, and much more. It may be easy to feel overwhelmed at the task of making your space work for a variety of needs. With a little…
We sat down with Stacey Kontry, Director of Multifamily Management to talk about all things Friedman Communities. Q: How long have you been with Friedman Communities and what is your role? I have been with Friedman just over 4 years. I started as a Regional Manager, and I spent a little over a year in…
Living in an apartment community comes with many perks. One of those being no outside fall clean up- you can leave that to the professionals! But, getting ready for the new season is not just about picking up outside. Refreshing and rearranging your interior is a great way to welcome a new season and prepare…
At Friedman, our values: Sense of Urgency, Passion, Reputation, Teamwork, Intrapreneurship, and Relationships are the foundation upon which we are built. These six values are integral in making sure we stay consistent, accountable, and up to the Friedman standard. We encourage our employees to live by our values both in and out of the office.…
The majority of renters bring come with a furry family member or are looking to add one once they get settled in their new apartment home. According to a Zillow research group, 31% of renters own dogs, 22% own cats, and 46% have another pet. Pet policies are very likely to sway a renter’s choice in…
A home is supposed to be a getaway from the outside world. Recently the word home has worn many different hats. Last on the list, an escape from reality. So how do we get that feeling back? Answer: Transform a piece of your apartment home. Since many of us are living, working, eating, learning, and…
In the wake of COVID-19 virtual tours became a necessity to keep apartment communities functioning as “normal”. They may have formed out of need, but they have developed into a useful tool for leasing offices and properties to connect with prospects at any time of day and without location limitations. A recent RentCafé survey shows that…
Earth Day was created in 1970 with the purpose of bringing attention to the Earths depleting resources and the impact we make on the Earth. Fifty years have passed since celebrating the first Earth Day. In these years immense efforts have been made to help heal the Earth but the fight continues. A plethora of ways…
