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Building a Thriving Adult Community: Is Your Property Ready for Baby Boomers?

According to Pew Research, there are almost 80 million “card-carrying” baby boomers. This energetic group of citizens accounts for more than a quarter of the total US population. The growing demand for active adult communities presents unique challenges and promises for property managers looking toward the future.

The Pros and Cons of Leasehold Improvements: Is it Feasible for your Property?

There are pros and cons associated with allowing residential tenants to invest in leasehold improvements during their tenancy. Deciding if encouraging tenant improvements is right for your property depends on your short-term and long-term financial goals.

Can Property Management Certification Really Save You Money?

Staying abreast of changing regulations is a laudable goal, but realistically this requires a full-time employee designated to the task. Administrative staff at small, self-managed properties often wear many hats. Whether it is lack of time and resources, or simply poor management decisions, setting policy based on incorrect information is a costly mistake.

Effective Reputation Management (Webinar Recap)

We partnered with Homes.com and ForRent.com for an informative webinar on a very important topic: Reputation Management. This webinar was packed with valuable tips and resources that property managers can implement now to manage and expand their online reputation. These weren’t just talking points, these were real action items that can have a huge impact on your business.

Growth, Marketability and Valuation: Are You Asking the Right Questions?

The primary problems for nascent real estate investors are knowing what to ask and whom to trust during this phase….

The Art of Understanding the Value of Multifamily Communities

Value is a complex concept. Discovering the true value of multifamily housing in a given region – neighborhood, town, state, etc. –…

Bike Policy: Does Your Property Have One?

It’s summer. Multifamily property managers are more likely to see kids outdoors – playing tag, enjoying the pool, and generally just hanging out after months of sitting behind a school desk. It’s time to get the bike out of winter storage and find out who has the coolest ride, who can pop the longest wheelie and who can make it up the hill without gasping for air.

Is Your Property Going Green or Green-ish?

Research shows that some tenants are willing to pay more for apartment homes managed by property teams with a focus on environmental responsibility. There are other benefits to targeting the “green crowd” with advertising efforts.

Tenant Conversations: How to Deliver Bad News Without Ruining the Day

Supply and demand economics dictate price points for residential rental properties – the lower the availability numbers, the higher the base rent. Economics 101 – right? But, supply and demand also pose a few negative challenges for property owners and managers.