In this episode of The Brief, Denise and Logan revisit the March/April 2023 Housing Solutions issue of The Advocate—the one MHA hand-delivered to every Minnesota lawmaker. They unpack modular construction’s speed and cost advantages, Rochester’s Unified Development Code, research-backed policy goals from Aeon/Brookings, strategies to narrow racial homeownership gaps, and more!

📅 Upcoming Events: mmha.com/Events/Events-Calendar 🤝 MHA Committees: mmha.com/Membership/Volunteer-Committees 🤖 Ask mihra: mmha.com/mihra

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In this episode of The Brief, Denise and Logan dive into the January/February 2026 issue of Multi Housing Advocate, titled Building EQ, focusing on emotional intelligence as a practical, operational skill in multifamily housing. The conversation explores how EQ shows up under pressure—from de-escalation and maintenance interactions to leasing and trauma-informed management—and why these skills matter for both resident experience and staff retention.

📅 De-Escalation: Connecting in a Crisis mmha.com/Education/Education-Calendar/ArtMID/118640/ArticleID/3717/De-Escalation-Connecting-in-a-Crisis 🎓MHA Professional Education: mmha.com/Education/Education-Calendar 🤖 Ask mihra: mmha.com/mihra

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mihra's poem on "emotional intelligence, connection, and the human side of housing"

In a world of work orders, tours, and keys, And meetings that could’ve been emails, please, EQ shows up when you stop and breathe, Instead of replying immediately.

Listen first. Don’t take the bait. Not every problem needs solving at eight. Sometimes the smartest thing you can do, Is pause… and not say the thing you were about to.

In this episode of The Brief, Aubrey interviews MHA Board Chair Jennifer Gordon on leading with clarity: EOS Traction in practice, decision-making under pressure, and turning new tools—like mihra—into lasting habits. Denise and Logan also spotlight ACRM (Advanced Certified Residential Manager), MHA’s cohort program for experienced pros, including the next cohort launch on January 20, 2026.

👥MHA’s Board of Directors: https://www.mmha.com/Board 🧭 EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System): www.eosworldwide.com 🎓ACRM (Advanced Certified Residential Manager): www.mmha.com/Certifications 🤖 Ask mihra: mmha.com/mihra

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In this episode of The Brief, MHA President & CEO Cecil Smith and Vice President of Government Affairs & COO Todd Liljenquist unpack the Minneapolis and Saint Paul 2021 rent control ballot fights—how the questions showed up on the ballots, MHA’s “Think Twice” coalition and $5M campaign, election-night results, and what’s happened since (from construction slowdowns to policy reassessments).

📜 St. Paul Rent Stabilization Information: stpaul.gov/departments/safety-inspections/rent-buy-sell-property/rent-stabilization/landlords 🤖 Ask mihra: mmha.com/mihra

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In this episode of The Brief, Denise and Logan unpack the 2025 Survey of Minnesota Business Services Firms—what it signals for 2026 planning: steady demand, tighter margins, and ways to keep teams productive without squeezing residents. They translate the data into practical moves—clearer scopes, smarter sequencing, and a few durable ops metrics—then spotlight MHA’s online, on-demand training in What’s Happening at MHA: Employee Onboarding Essentials (Fair Housing, Customer Service, Workplace Harassment), role boosters for leasing and marketing, plus compliance & leadership tracks you can assign anytime.

📌 MN DEED Press Release and Full Report: mn.gov/deed/newscenter/press-releases/?id=1045-700630&utm 📊MPLS Fed Recap: minneapolisfed.org/article/2025/services-firms-remain-optimistic-after-a-year-of-slight-growth?utm 🖥️ On Demand Education: mmha.com/education/education-calendar 🤖 Ask mihra: mmha.com/mihra

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In this episode of The Brief, Denise and Logan dig into the “Maintenance Matters” issue of The Advocate—how to use AI on the maintenance front lines, decide when to refresh vs. renovate, control expenses without cutting corners, and “think like an inspector” to prevent low-cost citations before they happen. They also ask mihra about finding a window-repair vendor and highlight upcoming year-end maintenance classes.

🛍️ MHA Buyers Guide: mmha.com/Directories/MHA-Membership-Buyers-Guide 📅 Education Calendar: mmha.com/education/education-calendar 👥 Membership Info: mmha.com/Membership/Membership-Information 🤖 Ask mihra: mmha.com/mihra

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We’re rewinding to "Diving into Debt", the May/June 2025 issue of The Advocate for a closer look at debt in the multi-housing industry. From rising interest rates to shifting market forces, Denise and Logan unpack what’s fueling financial pressure, where the biggest risks are, and what housing providers can do to stay ahead. It’s a fast, focused breakdown of the numbers—and the stories—they tell.

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In this episode of The Brief, Denise and Logan unpack MetroSight's study Behind the High Cost of Rent, translating the findings into clear takeaways for housing professionals: how source-of-income rules, eviction measures, and screening limits can raise operating costs and risk, and why consistent statewide policy can stabilize investment and affordability.

📊 MetroSight's Behind the High Cost of Rent Study: nmhc.org/research-insight/research-report/behind-the-high-cost-of-rent/ 📖 July/August 2025 Advocate Issue - Rocks and Sludge in Multifamily: online.fliphtml5.com/rzckk/lfxf/#p=1 🚀 Changing the Game Conference & Expo: mmha.com/changing-the-game 🤖 Ask mihra: mmha.com/mihra

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