Multi-Unit Residential | Urban Surfaces

Increasing Resident Retention and Managing Vacancies

by Adam Milecki | Apr 17, 2024 | Multi-Family Housing, Multi-Unit Residential, Property Management

The Trusted and Reliable Authority in Multi-Family LVP Flooring Urban Surfaces isn’t just partnered with the most brilliant minds in the multifamily and builder spaces. Our national team is comprised of like-minded experts with pivotal experience in property...

Listing to Attract Prospective Tenants

by Adam Milecki | Nov 16, 2023 | Multi-Family Housing, Multi-Unit Residential, Property Management

If you feel intimidated by the idea of crafting a listing to attract prospective tenants for your properties, you’re not alone. Few people are born writers, and it can be hard to find the right words. How do you stand out in the sea of listings without exaggerating? A...

Keeping Indoor Air Clean (and Why It Matters)

by Adam Milecki | Aug 1, 2023 | Education, Interior Design, Multi-Family Housing, Multi-Unit Residential

If you want your occupants to feel they’re getting the best value for their money, they need to feel like you care for their well-being. If they feel like you are cutting corners, their perceived value and your returns will be in jeopardy. A great way to show your...

Your Carpet May Be Crawling With Problems

by Adam Milecki | Jun 30, 2023 | Multi-Family Housing, Multi-Unit Residential

Resilient flooring, including LVP (luxury vinyl plank), has seen a huge growth in popularity over the past few years. Meanwhile, carpet’s popularity has dipped with very good reason. Carpet has its share of problems, and its reign of popularity is coming to an end....

A Simple Introduction to LEED Certification

by Adam Milecki | Jun 14, 2023 | Architecture & Engineering, Commercial Property Flooring, Multi-Family Housing, Multi-Unit Commercial, Multi-Unit Residential

Maybe you’ve heard of LEED or seen it on a box of our flooring, but do you know what it means? Whether you’re an investor, owner, or manager, you should. LEED (or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a global certification program for green buildings that...

A Wise Flooring Expenditure is a Vital Part of a Wise Property Investment

by Fred Harris | May 15, 2023 | Multi-Unit Residential, Property Management

Short-term rentals are a great investment in 2023, but a wise investment must be backed up with wise expenditures. Smart spending goes a long way to help overcome some of the challenges you may face with short-term rental investments. Flooring is one of the most...