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Landscaping Resources for Property Managers

Posted on 02. Feb, 2012 by Rob Maday.

Out of the countless ways a conventional landscape can become more “green” and sustainable, we’ve compiled a list of 3 suggestions with the best ROI for property managers.

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Investors Favor City Apartments Over Suburban Communities

Posted on 19. Jan, 2012 by Bryan Ives.

Apartment building sales continue to remain strong, but in some areas investors are opting to invest in properties in cities rather than the suburbs. Two deals in the Boston area serve as a prime example.

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Tom Brady’s Green Mansion Nears Completion

Posted on 21. Dec, 2011 by Bryan Ives.

Tom Brady’s green dream mansion in Los Angeles is nearly completed, and should be quite the touchdown pass to environmentalists.

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How to Select a Property Manager

Posted on 21. Nov, 2011 by Marc Courtenay.

A recent set of circumstances helped me to realize that property managers might want to know how owners and investors go about selecting a manager for their property.

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Renting vs. Owning: The Rent Ratio

Posted on 03. Nov, 2011 by Marc Courtenay.

The buy-versus-rent question is particularly relevant right now as we see home prices continuing to decline and interest rates on new mortgages also going down to the lowest levels in 60 years. Back in April of 2010 The New York Times did an impressive job of explaining the ratio that helps define whether it is economically more sensible for residents to buy or rent their housing.

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Media Mogul John Malone is the Largest Land Owner in U.S.

Posted on 13. Oct, 2011 by Nora Betz.

With Ted Turner a close runner up, John Malone is now the largest land owner in the United States.

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Let Your Owners Know You’re a Source for Real Estate News

Posted on 03. Oct, 2011 by Marc Courtenay.

Give owners some ideas on how they can take advantage of today’s real estate and financial trends. Impress them with your creativity and business acumen.

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Is It Time to Invest in Rental Property?

Posted on 12. Sep, 2011 by Nora Betz.

Now might be the perfect time to put invest in rental property. “As with many investments, the best time to get in is when most others are sitting on the sidelines,” reports CNN Money online.

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Protect and Grow Your Owner-Client Relationships

Posted on 07. Sep, 2011 by Marc Courtenay.

Little things mean a lot in the property management business. Maintaining a strong rapport with your owner-clients derives from focusing on those “little things” and attending to the details that forge lasting loyalty and satisfied clients.

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Financial Management Plan

Posted on 01. Sep, 2011 by Mary Girsch-Bock.

If you’re actively seeking new clients (and who isn’t) writing a solid management plan can go a long way towards signing that management contract. Multi-unit managers in particular have to show owners that they can do more than simply collect the rent and evict non-paying tenants.

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Benefits of a Mandatory Renters Insurance Program

Posted on 25. Aug, 2011 by Melissa Foley.

Renters Insurance by definition is the combination of Liability and Content Coverage. In most markets, an owner can only require a resident to carry Liability coverage which essentially covers damage to the asset. Annual premiums are typically less than $9-$10 a month to the Resident. When partnering with a Preferred Provider, residents will be “pre-approved” and can obtain coverage quickly and easily. Residents have the options to add content coverage to protect their personal belongings in the event of such things such as theft, fire, flood, etc.

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Vice President Biden Rents Cottage to Secret Service

Posted on 03. Aug, 2011 by Nora Betz.

Joe Biden rents his cottage to the U.S. Secret Service, which is paid to protect him while at his waterfront home in the Wilmington area in Delaware. The cottage came available when the previous tenant moved out and the Secret Service is now paying the same amount of rent.

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Parents Are Buying Property for Their Kids

Posted on 24. Jun, 2011 by Nora Betz.

Some parents are taking advantage of the current slump in the real estate market and are purchasing real estate for their kids who recently graduated from school.

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Rentals with Hollywood Connections – These Could Be Yours!

Posted on 22. Jun, 2011 by Aimee Miller.

Now, finally these fancy Hollywood villas are a little bit more affordable….but that’s all relative! With the real estate bust now luxury homes are cheaper and when they don’t sell, these celebrity owners must offer them for rent. Here are a few famous houses on the rental market.

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Service vs Experience

Posted on 02. Jun, 2011 by Lisa Trosien.

I went flower shopping at Lowe’s this weekend. And while I hated fighting the crowds (it was even hard to snag a cart), I was able to experience two completely different kinds of service in the same department of the store.

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Distinguish Your Business by Accentuating the Positive, Eliminating the Negative

Posted on 25. Jan, 2011 by Marc Courtenay.

In these challenging times there is one question all property managers should be asking themselves; “Why would my clients and residents prefer me and the properties I’m managing?” Recently I asked a successful, long-time property manager the simple question, “What keeps your owners happy?” It was another way of asking the question in paragraph one.

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To Fee or Not to Fee, That Is the Question

Posted on 17. Nov, 2010 by Marc Courtenay.

One of the many ways property managers earn a living is by charging fees for their services. And those fees can add up to a significant amount. Not wanting to nickel and dime the owners they work for, some property managers will absorb various costs or give away some of the extra time spent dealing with administrative issues.

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Standing Out In a Crowd of Property Management Companies

Posted on 15. Oct, 2010 by Mary Girsch-Bock.

There are more property management companies operating today than ever before. With the increased competition, it might be time to evaluate what you can do to make your company stand out from the rest.

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Are Foreclosures a Great Property Management Opportunity?

Posted on 27. Aug, 2010 by Marc Courtenay.

On top of recent news that housing activity is at it’s lowest since WWII comes the latest news about foreclosures all around the USA. This is what those of us watching the mortgage reset schedule have been anticipating, and it could spell unequaled opportunity for the property management business.
The number of U.S. homes lost to [...]

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New York City Short-Term Apartment Rental Ban Approved

Posted on 04. Aug, 2010 by Aimee Miller.

The New York legislature passed a bill in early July that eliminates New York City apartment rentals that are less than 30 days. Many thought Gov. Paterson would veto this bill given his comments leading up to his decision.

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Real Estate Brokers Turn to Managing Properties

Posted on 27. Jul, 2010 by Jonathan Brownfield.

The real estate market, as everyone knows, has been on the decline for years. The real estate industry is looking into other niches to make up for lost revenue; one of these niches is residential property management.

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Keeping Residents and Property Owners Happy

Posted on 20. Jul, 2010 by Marc Courtenay.

If there is one thing that all property managers want it’s an over abundance of qualified potential residents. Many property managers are trying to make it easier for prospective residents to sign that rental agreement. That can be one of those trade-offs that sometimes disappoint your owner-clients and existing residents.

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How Property Managers Protect Their Owner Relationships

Posted on 13. May, 2010 by Marc Courtenay.

This is an opportunistic time for property managers throughout the U.S.A. Not only are there growing numbers of potential “residents” looking for homes to rent or lease, but there are record numbers of owners who are not quite satisfied with their current property manager.

I hope that your clients are not one of those dissatisfied owners.

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Renting vs. Home Ownership in the Current Market

Posted on 27. Oct, 2009 by Marc Courtenay.

Allow me to cut to the chase. Two million people have lost jobs since January 2008; and many economists say that only two-thirds will return to work by 2013. This year’s shocking 12% decline in manufacturing production underscores this reality.
For many workers whose jobs were tied to housing, autos, textiles, plastics, fabricated metals, furniture, appliances, [...]

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