We asked our residents in Austin and Dallas, Texas to show us what makes their Equity community feel like home for a chance to win up to $600. We're thrilled to announce the #TexasLivingWithEquity winners! Winner in Austin | Jade S. from Flora Apartments Winner in Dallas | Ashley B. from Olivian at the Realm Apartments The Best Reel | Jennifer I. from Westerly Apartments Congratulations to the #TexasLivingWithEquity contest winners! Thank you to all of our residen

Equity Residential offers a 14-week upskilling training program for individuals who want to learn property maintenance skills. The Maintenance Apprentice is introduced to Equity Residential techniques and concepts through on-the-job training and classroom courses. Daisy M. recently completed the program and now has a fulfilling career with Equity Residential. She joined the apprenticeship program with positive energy and eagerness to dive into the learning process. The progr

Equity Has Your Back. This past year has been especially financially devastating for many families across the United States. With schools reopening after the COVID pandemic, we have a way to help our most vulnerable children start their school year with the resources they need to thrive. As One Team, we invite everyone to join together and help provide school supplies to children in need across all our portfolios. Equity Has Your Back partnered with not-for-profit organizat

Equity and our compensation team are committed to providing the tools and resources to help our employees achieve total well-being. From retirement saving plans to flexible savings accounts, check out our latest blog to learn more about Equity's financial benefits. The benefits and resources provided for financial wellbeing help our employees manage their money better today while preparing for financial milestones along the way. 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Supplemental Ex

Equity Residential is pleased to have developed space for community gardens at two of our Cambridge, MA communities—Lofts at Kendall Square and Third Square. And, residents are thrilled! Residents sign up for designated areas of the garden, tend to plants, and enjoy “fruits” of their labor. Gardening allows residents and the broader community to experience the outdoors, improve air quality and grow healthy and fresh food. Given the popularity of these gardens, we are eval

The continued success of our rich and inclusive culture is the responsibility of our entire workforce, and we provide opportunities for our employees to lead the way. This month is LGBTQ Pride Month, and Equity will continue to support our employees and communities with Pride Walks throughout the month of June. New this year are additional events to expand awareness, education, and hear directly from our employees. We are hosting Inclusive Conversations—a virtual presentation

All Stars Project (ASP) announced that Equity Residential’s Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Catherine Carraway has been named co-chair of the Chicago Board, with Ben Nortman, Executive Vice President of Hilco Global and is the CEO of Hilco Merchant Resources. The is a national nonprofit that “helps tens of thousands of inner-city youth and their families create success in their lives” through a performance based approach. Catherine joined the ASP o

Mental and emotional wellbeing support remains an important topic at Equity Residential. Looking through the lens of the pandemic and a number of social, racial, and economic disparities which were further spotlighted, we recognize the need to shift the way we discuss mental and emotional health and wellbeing at our company. Now, more than ever, it is critical to reduce the stigma around mental and emotional struggles, because that stigma often prevents individuals from seek

At Equity Residential, our employees contribute to a culture that drives our success. We rely on highly skilled, engaged, and motivated individuals to maintain our standing as a leader in our industry. We strive to cultivate and preserve a work environment that enables our employees to be their best. Our high-quality employee training programs across our business create an inspiring environment where team members can progress their careers and build lasting relationships. We

We proudly present the My Equity app for both iOS and Android. Staying connected has never been easier with features including the ability to make rent payments, submit service requests, and connect with your neighbors and tune in to news around the community. We have also introduced the ability to reserve amenities and handle guest access. For the desktop version, visit My.EquityApartments.com ! We'll be continuously exploring features and improvements to create the best p