Open Door

Tony Sousa, Vice President of Marketing Relations at RPM Living and Jerrod Smith, Vice President at Cox Communities join host Valerie M. Sargent on this episode of Open Door, presented by Cox Communities.  Together, Tony and Jared share their extensive experience in leveraging smart home technology to enhance resident experiences and drive operational efficiency in older Multifamily communities. Plus, the conversation delves into t...

Martin Canchola, Chief Strategy Officer at Apartment SEO, and Sarah Liu, Partner at Fifth Wall, join Valerie M. Sargent  on this episode of Open Door, presented by Cox Communities.  Together, they dive into the world of AI and its game-changing impact on marketing in the Multifamily industry.  Discover the top AI tools revolutionizing service delivery and operational efficiency, and unravel the differences between them. From select...

Kendall Pretzer, CEO of Grace Hill, and Brian Stifel, SVP of Brands at Cox Communications join host Valerie M. Sargent on this episode of Open Door, presented by Cox Communities.  Together, they discuss the latest data on renter preferences and reveal strategies for Multifamily communities to stay ahead of the curve. Plus, they break down the growing importance of pet amenities, health and fitness features, and smart home technolog...

Jen Piccotti, the President of Swift Bunny and Mathew Koenig, the Director of Sales Strategy and Enablement at Cox Communications join host Valerie M. Sargent on this episode of Open Door, presented by Cox Communities.  Together, they delve into the transformative power of AI, IoT, and data analytics in addressing staffing challenges in Multifamily communities. They also explore the fine balance of integrating smart solutions to st...

Chris Laughman, Senior Director of Energy & Sustainability at Greystar and Kelly Williams, Vice President of Environmental Sustainability at Cox Enterprises join host Valerie M. Sargent on this episode of Open Door, presented by Cox Communities.  Together, they discuss the critical topic of sustainability in Multifamily housing, and emphasize the need for protecting asset value against environmental risks while enhancing operationa...

Julianne Goodfellow, Vice President of Government Affairs at the National Multifamily Housing Council, and Kim Keever, Chief Information Security Officer & SVP at Cox Communications, and Member of the President’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee, join Valerie M. Sargent to discuss the escalating challenge of cybersecurity in the multifamily industry.  Together, they shed light on the staggering amount of cybe...

Sharon Wilson Géno, President of the National Multifamily Housing Council, and Vickie Rodgers, Senior Vice President at Cox Communities, join Valerie M. Sargent to explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities that are impacting Multifamily industry performance in 2024, and beyond.  From the impacts of demographic shifts to the changing regulatory environment, the trio covers the evolving landscape that is shaping not ju...

Courtney LeVinus, President and CEO of the Arizona Multihousing Association and Susan Anable, the Phoenix Market Vice President at Cox Communications join Valerie M. Sargent to unfold the layers of government housing policies and their multifaceted effects on the multifamily industry.  Together they take a deep dive into the housing shortage in Arizona and the legislative propositions that seek to encourage development and expedite...

In this thought provoking episode, Lacy Brown, Senior Vice President of Multifamily Operations at Case & Associates, and David Lee, Assistant Vice President of New Ventures and AI at Cox Communications, sit down with Valerie M. Sargent to discuss the transformative role of artificial intelligence in the Multifamily industry.  Together, they reveal how AI can be used to augment staff talents, increase productivity, and revolutionize...

Jonathan Smoke, the Chief Economist at Cox joins host Valerie M. Sargent to help kick off Season 3 of Open Door, presented by Cox Communities.  Together, they discuss the US economic outlook for 2024 and its effects on the multifamily industry. Plus, they also navigate through the intricacies of affordable housing, inflation, labor markets, and the vitality of local housing initiatives. With his passion for music, Jonathan also bri...

Welcome back to another exciting season of ‘Open Door’ by Cox Communities, hosted by Valerie M. Sargent.  This is a show dedicated to bringing you the latest and greatest in the multifamily housing industry, and shining a spotlight on the leaders and innovators who are taking things to the next level, and into the future.  Join Valerie and her amazing array of expert guests on every episode as they explore the latest trends and tec...

When it comes to creating a great resident experience, developers and owners have a lot to consider, but in today's day and age, there is one amenity that is quickly becoming a must have, and that amenity is Bulk Managed WiFi.  On this episode of Open Door, Bess Freedman sits down the Executive Director at Greystar, a leading, fully-integrated global real estate company, Mike Clow, and the Director of Strategy for Bulk Managed Serv...

When it comes to designing and building large complex planned communities the sheer number of things to consider can seem formidable, but with the right knowledge and market insights all of these challenges can be accounted for and addressed.  On this episode of Open Door presented by Cox Communities, Bess Freedman sits down with the President of the Phoenix Region at the Howard Hughes Corporation, Heath Melton, and Kristine Hedlun...

On this episode, host Bess Freedman sits down to talk with Ian Davis, a founding member of Davis Craig, PLLC, a telecommunications and technology law firm and leader in the field of telecommunications transactions, and the Vice President of New Business Development at Cox Communications, Guillermo Rivas, to discuss the operating and legal issues associated with smart building technology in multifamily housing.  

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It’s no secret that natural disasters are scary scenarios for everyone, but for the multifamily owner or developer, these events create challenges that can have dire consequences.  But the good news is that with the right plans in place and correct preparations made, you can manage through these trying times and bounce back quickly.  So what are the best practices and things to consider when prepping your properties and residents? ...

Retrofitting properties can be a challenge, and when the upgrades have to do with IoT (Internet of Things), the difficulties can seem even more daunting. That’s why Bess Freedman is sitting down with the EVP of Asset Management at Sunroad Enterprises, Keagan Huerta, and Terry Resch, a National Accounts Manager At Cox Communities, to discuss the dos and don’ts of renovating for IoT.  From the best ways to avoid disruption for reside...

Welcome back to Open Door, brought to you by Cox Communities, providing information for you to consider when making decisions for your multifamily communities. Discover the latest trends and technologies that are making some multifamily business owners stand out. On this episode, host Bess Freedman sits down with Clay Richardson and Cory Somerville to discuss what builders look for when searching for land and the best practices for...

Welcome back to Open Door, brought to you by Cox Communities, providing information for you to consider when making decisions for your multifamily communities.  Discover the latest trends and technologies that are making some multifamily business owners stand out.  

On this episode, host Bess Freedman sits down to talk with the Senior Vice President of New Construction at RealtyCom Partners, Phil Veletzos, and the Vice President of ...

Welcome back to Open Door, brought to you by Cox Communities, providing information for you to consider when making decisions for your multifamily communities. Discover the latest trends and technologies that are making some multifamily business owners stand out. On this episode, host Bess Freedman sits down with Jim Stuart and Kristine Hedlund to discuss how restorative spaces can instigate connection, create community, and suppor...