There are a lot of moving parts to relocating. In addition to adjusting to new job responsibilities, new friends and new routines, you need a new place to call home.

Staying on top of the latest apartment housing trends is one way PaySmart USA fulfils our mission to make life easier with relocations that are smooth, worry-free and cost-effective. We spotted five trends in multi-family housing that make relocating easier.

#1 Micro-Office Nooks

Many companies have hybrid work schedules. Plus, with 22% of people in the U.S. working remotely, it is likely that a spouse or partner who relocates with their loved one requires a home office. Multi-family housing builders are responding by adding micro-office nooks to their floorplans and prioritizing high-speed internet and reliable connectivity.

#2 New common area standard  

Along the same line, property owners and managers are reimagining large, open common areas that residents only used occasionally. Huge clubhouses and shared kitchens are being retrofitted to add square footage that can meet residents’ daily needs. From co-working spaces to smaller meeting rooms, common areas are becoming more useful.

#3 Total wellness

Fitness rooms are evolving too. A few cardio machines and a couple of weights are giving way to complete wellness centers with access to yoga, Pilates, sauna and cross-fit. Outdoor experiences such as rooftop terraces and meditation gardens are also being incorporated into new designs to complete a holistic approach to physical and mental health.

#4 Placemaking

Community and sense of place have become increasingly important. Adaptive reuse –  renovating vacant structures such as churches, warehouses, office buildings and even schools into multi-family units – give recently relocated residents an instant sense of place in their new city. Property owners are also bringing the community to residents by including, stores, restaurants and coffee shops in mixed-use apartment designs.

#5 Conveniences of home

Finally, property managers want residents to feel at ease and at home. Keyless entry and digital visitor verification for deliveries are just two examples of technology working to help people maintain their routine when they relocate. For a personal touch, cost and space saving services like appliance, tool and outdoor recreation rentals are also becoming popular. Afterall, nothing takes the life out of a living space like a kayak in the dining room.

Short-term and multi-family living is the lifestyle of choice for an increasing number of people, and the market is adjusting. Understanding what individuals and their families need for a smooth move and where to get it is one of the ways we meet our commitment to excellent service and customer care. Tell us what you need to relocate. Connect with us today.