# @the_habitatcompany on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C7MgGVxrXhG
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/17753822-the-habitatcompany-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-05-20T15:29:06.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Habitat Company (@the_habitatcompany) — https://gondola.cc/the_habitatcompany

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Let's dive into some captivating stories featuring our Habitat team members for this #MediaMonday! 📚✨ Click the link in our bio to explore the four highlights below:

1️⃣ Chicago Rental Market Insights: In a recent analysis of the #Chicagorentalmarket with the chicagotribune’s Shanzeh Ahmad, Sheila Byrne - EVP of Property Management at #Habitat - noted that demand remains robust with occupancy levels averaging at 95% across Habitat's communities, despite challenges in new unit development due to high taxes and construction costs. Byrne emphasized that renters are seeking lifestyle amenities, such as restaurants, entertainment, and great amenities nearby.

2️⃣ Preleasing and Lease-Up Strategies: Discover expert strategies for preleasing and lease-up success in competitive markets with MFE Magazine's Leah Draffen. Featuring insights from Habitat's Director of Marketing, Angelina DeWitt, learn how cassidyoncanalchicago exemplifies our innovative marketing methods through compelling storytelling, local partnerships, and dynamic social strategies.

3️⃣ Affordable Housing Challenges: In the latest article by Emma Whalen of therealdeal, Illinois’ #AffordableHousingPlanningandAppealAct is highlighted for its ineffectiveness over the past 20 years due to a lack of enforcement measures. Jeff Head, VP of Development at #HabitatAffordableGroup, underscores the high financial and emotional costs for developers, which have further stalled progress.

4️⃣ HOA Rules and Homeownership: In a recent forbes article with Jeffrey Steele, Shruti Kumar - VP of Condominium Management at Habitat - stresses the importance of understanding #HOArules before buying. She provides essential advice on avoiding fines and navigating rental restrictions for a smoother homeownership experience.

#ChicagoRealEstate #HabitatCompany #IndustryInsights

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chicagorealestate, mediamonday, hoarules, habitat, habitatcompany, chicagorentalmarket, affordablehousingplanningandappealact, industryinsights, habitataffordablegroup

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