Insights on Multifamily Housing Surveillance

Every year, the multifamily industry enters budget season - a planning period typically in the late summer through fall when management companies collaborate with ownership to create the operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The process requires precision [...]

For multifamily properties, hurricane season brings more than just bad weather. It often marks the start of a stretch where everything gets harder. Outages, service issues, and equipment strain can all hit at once. Property teams feel it almost [...]

The multifamily housing industry offers countless opportunities for rewarding, impactful careers. As the demand for housing continues to rise, so does the need for talented professionals across property management, maintenance, and supplier partners. From April 14 – 18, the [...]

In the multifamily housing industry, the difference between a vendor and a true supplier partner matters — now more than ever. A supplier partner is more than a company that provides a product or service. It’s a committed ally that [...]

As spring approaches and the weather begins to change, multifamily communities come alive with activity after the dormant winter. Residents become more active as the days grow longer. Property management teams begin to gear up for seasonal maintenance and [...]

Video surveillance systems were once reserved for “A-class” properties. As technology has advanced, they have become more cost-effective and may even be considered a necessity. Potential residents expect them, while opportunistic people may seek out communities that lack them. [...]

A multifamily community is just that: a community. It is a shared space where success is dependent on the actions of all who live there. While many think keeping a property free of burdens is solely the job of [...]

A successful multifamily community requires attention to detail, consistency, and visibility. Performing regular site walks and documenting any issues is a practice all site management teams should implement.  Combining the walks with an efficient video surveillance system can enhance [...]

A reliable video surveillance system can play a pivotal role when addressing winter’s unique challenges. Snow, ice, and freezing temperatures create hurdles for managing multifamily properties. Watchtower Security has seen and reported on nearly every scenario imaginable. Here are [...]