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The Evolution of the Customer: The Digitally Disruptive ’90s

By Grace Hill / September 11, 2024 / Comments Off on The Evolution of the Customer: The Digitally Disruptive ’90s

The 1990s were a transformative decade for customer behavior, marked by significant shifts driven by technological advancements, globalization, and changing societal values. One of the most notable changes was the rise of digital technology, particularly the internet, which reshaped how customers shopped, accessed information, and interacted with brands.  While still a far cry from today’s… Read More »

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Catching Up With 2022 Impact Hero Award Winner Sara Ogle

By Grace Hill / July 12, 2024 / Comments Off on Catching Up With 2022 Impact Hero Award Winner Sara Ogle

At Grace Hill, we’re dedicated to fostering positive impacts both within our corporate realm and throughout the communities we serve. The Impact Hero Awards Program recognizes individuals at Grace Hill client companies who demonstrate exceptional dedication to helping others and making a tangible difference locally. It’s been two years since Sara Ogle was honored as… Read More »

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The Evolution of the Customer Since the “Awesome 80s”

By Grace Hill / June 5, 2024 / Comments Off on The Evolution of the Customer Since the “Awesome 80s”

When we consider the evolution of the customer from the 1980s until now, it’s enough to give us whiplash thinking of all the [Cue: David Bowie] “ch-ch-ch-changes.” As History.com defines the decade, it’s “often remembered for its materialism and consumerism…the rise of the “yuppie,” an explosion of blockbuster movies and the emergence of cable networks… Read More »

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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the Customer Experience in Multifamily

By Grace Hill / September 26, 2023 / Comments Off on The Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the Customer Experience in Multifamily

The entire world is buzzing about Artificial Intelligence (AI), and no industry more so than multifamily. When we talk about AI, we often include machine learning (ML) as well. ML is a collection of computer algorithms designed to initially perform a task and then become increasingly better at that task as it is repeated. Meaning… Read More »

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ChatGPT in Multifamily: What Property Managers Should Know

By Amelia Woolard / May 18, 2023 / Comments Off on ChatGPT in Multifamily: What Property Managers Should Know

Everywhere you turn, people are talking about ChatGPT. The tool is the fastest-growing app in history, earning 100 million users after just two months on the market. Love it or hate it, ChatGPT is a highly disruptive technology that will forever change how we use artificial intelligence to get things done.  If you’re wondering where… Read More »

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Multifamily Moneyball: Little Things Add Up for Operators

By Stephanie Anderson / January 24, 2022 / Comments Off on Multifamily Moneyball: Little Things Add Up for Operators

Technology played a big role in multifamily’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it is the operators who paid attention to the little things that positioned themselves for continued success.  In the 2021 NMHC OPTECH session “Multifamily Moneyball: A Home Run for Talent Management and Customer Experience,” panelists reviewed the subtle strategies and simple tech… Read More »

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Complying with President Biden’s Executive Order Protecting LGBTQ+

By Grace Hill / March 11, 2021 / Comments Off on Complying with President Biden’s Executive Order Protecting LGBTQ+

On January 20, 2021, President Biden signed an executive order that broadens protections that the Bostock v Clayton County Supreme Court ruling provides LGBTQ+ individuals. The Bostock ruling applies specifically to discrimination in the workplace; however, the executive order extends those protections to other areas, including housing, making gender identity and sexual orientation protected under… Read More »

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How Grace Hill Met Industry Needs in 2020

By Grace Hill / December 16, 2020 / Comments Off on How Grace Hill Met Industry Needs in 2020

2020 has been a year unlike any other, but our commitment to support the people and industries we serve remained our top priority. This year, we worked hard to provide you with the tools, resources and insights needed to keep properties operating, develop your teams and best navigate the changing environments in multifamily and commercial… Read More »

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