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With more than 50,000 deaths linked to COVID-19 in the U.S. alone and millions of Americans experiencing social-distancing restrictions, the meaning of home has changed fundamentally. To help multifamily respond, HappyCo covers the most pressing industry issues, offering CEO insights.

How can multifamily companies ensure their preventative maintenance work is worth the effort it requires? Operators tell HappyCo: mobile inspection software is a must to make this data meaningful.

What is an “opportunity zone,” exactly? HappyCo offers a comprehensive look at this distinctive housing program — from policy guidelines to compelling projects getting off the ground right now.

Without a doubt, mold is one of the touchiest subjects in multifamily. Given the health and reputation risks involved, HappyCo wanted to find out: how are operators inspecting for and communicating about mold? Here’s what they had to say.

As lovely as falling snow looks from inside a warm apartment, maintenance crews face a messy (and sometimes dangerous) cleanup when winter storms strike. How can they do the job right? HappyCo spoke with operators who revealed their snow log best practices.

Multifamily operators know well that turn is a high-pressure endeavor: countless tasks to address in the tightest time frame possible. With this in mind, HappyCo spoke to operators about one of the trickiest aspects: project management.

From unit walks to marketing signage, attention to detail is a must during multifamily transitions. Yet, industry execs tell HappyCo even their most organized teams struggle with a major gap in multifamily tech: the link between Due Diligence data and work orders. Here’s why…

Burning more than 77,000 acres in Northern California, the Kincade Fire has disrupted everyday life for countless people in the region. With fire safety in the spotlight, HappyCo covers best practices for preventative inspections.

While views and amenities are certainly appealing to today’s renters, security remains a major priority for them. HappyCo shares best practices to keep multifamily communities safe.

Feeling burned by a bad review about one of your communities? It’s time to change the narrative. HappyCo explores the most effective approaches to online antagonism, revealing a range of ways multifamily operators can take the sting out of scathing reviews.

Facing tempting construction jobs and an ever-changing software scene, maintenance techs are the multifamily workers to invest in — before it’s too late. HappyCo shares the best strategies to hire, retain, and empower the minds behind multifamily repairs.

One trillion dollars. That’s the cost of flood-related damage to homes and businesses since 1980, according to Curbed. With climate change driving the rise of disastrous storms, it’s time multifamily lenders, owners, and operators understand the complicated world of flood insurance. HappyCo explains.