multifamily
adjective
mul·ti·fam·i·ly
ˌməl-tē-ˈfam-lē 
-ˌtī-,
-ˈfa-mə-lē
: involving or common to more than one family
a multifamily home
In contrast to single-family housing, where residents typically pay directly based on the amount of water used, there are several models for billing multifamily residents …—
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By reimagining amenities as community offerings that benefit office tenants, multifamily residents, and visitors, property managers can address tenant needs, boost retention and enhance their property’s financial outlook.
—Mark Zettl, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
All over the country, there are nearly 800 down payment assistance programs, most of them sponsored by cities, states, and counties, that help enable multifamily ownership.
—Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 13 Nov. 2024
His projects on multifamily housing have contributed to alleviating New York’s housing shortage, helping lead the way to a future of affordable housing for New Yorkers.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
And as multifamily property management continues to evolve, those who embrace technology and lead with creativity can set the pace for employee retention and resident satisfaction.
—Jonathan Treble, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Mark Zettl, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
All over the country, there are nearly 800 down payment assistance programs, most of them sponsored by cities, states, and counties, that help enable multifamily ownership.
—Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 13 Nov. 2024
His projects on multifamily housing have contributed to alleviating New York’s housing shortage, helping lead the way to a future of affordable housing for New Yorkers.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
And as multifamily property management continues to evolve, those who embrace technology and lead with creativity can set the pace for employee retention and resident satisfaction.
—Jonathan Treble, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Multifamily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multifamily. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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