Property Management News, Articles and Resources

Your Imagination is a Property Manager’s Best Technology

Posted on 20. Nov, 2012 by Marc Courtenay.

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“Imagination is more important than knowledge” said Nobel-prize winning physicist Albert Einstein (1879-1955), one of the greatest thinkers of the past century. Dr. Einstein knew that the creative process begins with the use of our imagination.

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Information Sources and Credential Programs for Property Managers

Posted on 16. Nov, 2012 by Marc Courtenay.

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In this fast-paced, information-overloaded age that we live in, it’s more important than ever to know where to go for answers, help and solutions for your property management career.That’s why this site has grown more popular with each passing year.

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The Definitive Guide To Apartment Budgeting: How To Calculate Effective Rent (eBook)

Posted on 15. Nov, 2012 by Bryan Ives.

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We work with many property managers that want to learn best practices related to budgeting. In this eBook, we’ve collaborated with an expert to provide you with each and every line item that drives Effective Rent.

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Housing Prices Are Rising But Mortgage Loans Hit 16-Year Low

Posted on 09. Nov, 2012 by Marc Courtenay.

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Is now a good time to buy a house? Yes, if you’re able to do so. For the third month in a row the price of the average house in most regions of the country moved higher, albeit not by an impressive amount. When it comes to the number of home sales, the picture didn’t look so bright last month.

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The Little Free Library Project For Property Managers

Posted on 07. Nov, 2012 by Jennifer Newton.

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Want to nurture the relationship between your rental property and the rest of the block and promote literacy at the same time?

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Technology Trends: What Residents Want (eBook)

Posted on 06. Nov, 2012 by Bryan Ives.

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Understanding the preferences of residents enhances your ability to deliver the amenities and customer service your residents want.

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Time to Winterize Your Property

Posted on 02. Nov, 2012 by Mary Girsch-Bock.

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It’s that time again. Shorter days and cooler nights mean winter is not too far away. Unless your properties are in the Bahamas (lucky you), it’s time to prepare for the winter months.

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When To Hire A Property Manager (Infographic)

Posted on 31. Oct, 2012 by Bryan Ives.

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Knowing when to hire a professional to manage your rental property can be difficult.

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Hurricane Sandy: Last Minute Preparations for Property Managers

Posted on 29. Oct, 2012 by Bryan Ives.

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With the mid-Atlantic bracing for a “one hundred year storm,” property managers can take last minute proactive steps to help mitigate risk.

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Rents are Climbing and Occupancy Rates Remain High

Posted on 24. Oct, 2012 by Marc Courtenay.

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Third quarter 2012 results are encouraging for property managers and residential rental property owners nationwide. This trend has been ongoing now for over a year, and it’s not a surprise in lieu of the many challenges and expenses that potential home buyers face, including the ability to qualify for a mortgage.

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3 Ways to Increase Profitability (eBook)

Posted on 19. Oct, 2012 by Bryan Ives.

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Increasing profitability is a common goal for property managers, but finding new ways to accomplish this goal can be challenging.

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Fun Halloween Ideas for Property Managers

Posted on 17. Oct, 2012 by Mary Girsch-Bock.

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Fall is my favorite season of the year. By October, the spring and summer storms are (mostly) over, yet it’s typically too early for snowstorms, making it the perfect time to celebrate Halloween.

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Why Should Property Managers be Active on Social Media?

Posted on 15. Oct, 2012 by Alex Osenenko.

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We often hear that existing customer referrals are a significant source of our clients’ business. Activity on social media sites also helps to increase the quality of your relationship with your current customers. Marketers use the term “Top of Mind” for a service or company that’s most associated with a particular category.

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Keys To Profitability: Interviews with Bill Nye and Nick Scarabosio (eBook)

Posted on 12. Oct, 2012 by Bryan Ives.

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Both Bill and Steve talk about the keys to profitability and how to successfully grow your property management business.

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Why Use Facebook or Twitter if You’re a Property Manager?

Posted on 10. Oct, 2012 by Marc Courtenay.

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This conversational experience on LinkedIn reinforces my belief that social media is working in a big way. Not only to attract business for our property managers, but to solicit new ideas and fresh perspectives. An example was the next comment from John, who weighed in with his point of view that deepened the scope of the conversation.

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Mortgage Meltdown’s Impact On The Rental Market (Infographic)

Posted on 09. Oct, 2012 by Bryan Ives.

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In our latest infographic, we explore how the rental market changed after the mortgage meltdown.

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Facebook Timeline for Property Managers (eBook)

Posted on 03. Oct, 2012 by Bryan Ives.

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This complimentary eBook about Facebook Timeline outlines which features are most important for your property management business.

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How to Prepare Residents for Hurricanes

Posted on 01. Oct, 2012 by Mary Girsch-Bock.

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Hurricane Isaac found the state of Louisiana much more prepared for its arrival then previous hurricanes. This time around, public officials made sure that those without cable or satellite TV or Internet access still had access to information about the storm, delivered via local television or radio stations.

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Negative Online Apartment Reviews

Posted on 28. Sep, 2012 by Jamie Sternberg.

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Management should periodically investigate information available online about their property. This can be accomplished by entering a few select search terms (e.g. “XYZ Management”, “Ridgecrest Apartments”, or “123 Main Street, Sacramento”) in one or more search engines (e.g. Google, or Yahoo), and reviewing the results.

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The Case-Shiller Housing Index Moves Higher; Now What?

Posted on 26. Sep, 2012 by Marc Courtenay.

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Just when the Federal Reserve needed some incentive to stimulate the economy or inaugurate a new and improved version of Quantitative Easing, the housing market showed yet another sign of rebounding. The S&P Case-Shiller 20-city housing report was issued on August 28, 2012 and it demonstrated yet another monthly improvement in the housing market across the U.S.

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Creating a Social Media Policy for Property Management (eBook)

Posted on 26. Sep, 2012 by Bryan Ives.

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This complimentary eBook for Property Managers is designed to help develop a social media policy for your business.

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Has Anybody Seen the Nation’s Best Property Managers?

Posted on 18. Sep, 2012 by Marc Courtenay.

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There can be quite an animated discussion on the topic of what makes a property manager outstanding. From a client-owner’s viewpoint it would include the property manager’s level of integrity and reliability.

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Political Signs on Residential Properties in California

Posted on 12. Sep, 2012 by Katherine Slotkin.

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During election season, it is important for residential rental owners and managers to be familiar with California laws regarding political signs; a new political sign law went into effect January 1, 2012.

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Hoarding: Facts And Remedies For Property Managers (Infographic)

Posted on 06. Sep, 2012 by Aimee Miller.

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Hoarding is a disability and under the Fair Housing Act, those affected are protected. This can be a challenging situation for property managers. So, what is hoarding exactly and what drives a person to hoard?