During my 17+ years in the multi housing PM industry…below is certainly one of the more unusual and interesting articles that I have seen/read in a while. California Developer Says ‘No’ To Smoking In Apartments http://www.multihousingnews.com/news/california-developer-says-no-to-smoking-in-apartments?goback=%2Egna_3392816 Your take on the news article above? Is going smoke-free an option for you and your multi housing property […]

Always love to read news about the success being enjoyed by 365 Connect [http://www.365connect.com ] driven the hard work of Kerry Kirby and his team~ 365 Connect Receives 2012 Coup D’ Tech eWARD http://www.multifamilybiz.com/m/news.aspx?id=4071#/news The 365 Connect Platform has a unique ability to market a multi housing apartment community across the Internet on high traffic sites, […]

With an eye on the largest multihousing property management companies within our sector…it was interesting to read the articles below—to see/watch some of the emerging trends and how these companies are navigating these economic times. Four Takeaways From REITWeek http://multifamilyexecutive.com/reits/four-takeaways-from-reitweek-2012.aspx?cid=MFEBU062112 Residential REITs With Highest New York City Exposure http://seekingalpha.com/article/681021-residential-reits-with-highest-new-york-city-exposure?source=feed Future Exposure and Occupancy Drive Rent […]

Related to the three articles below…certainly forward-progress for the housing market, yes? Interest Rises In REO-To-Rental Programs http://www.examiner.com/article/interest-rises-reo-to-rental-programs?cid=rss FHFA Plans Extensive Monitoring With First REO-To-Rental Transaction http://www.housingwire.com/news/fhfa-methodic-ever-reo-rental Single Family Rentals Boost Professional Property Management Services http://www.realestateeconomywatch.com/2012/06/single-family-rentals-boost-professional-property-management-services/ Your take on the news articles above? How are these trends…impacting your multi-housing property management teams and their performance? […]

Interesting article to read…related to the appealing of property taxes, yes? Property Owners Increasingly Use Appraisal Standards In Tax Appeals http://nreionline.com/commentary/taxnotes/taxpayers_increasing_appraisal_standards_06122012 Your take on the news article above? Are you finding that your tax appeals are becoming more of a litigious event? Are you winning…your most recent tax appeals? To learn more about this topic […]

As a multi housing property management leader—your insurance policy’s exclusions should be a top priority…for those who own apartments, commercial and other real estate buildings/assets. Does your insurance policy have an assault & battery exclusion? Does your policy have a pre-set limitation or cap—tied to your assault & battery coverage? Below are two articles related […]

With a continued focused on the Top 10 largest property management companies in the industry—below are three recent articles I enjoyed reading over the last few days~ NAREIT Announces 2012 Investor CARE Award Winners http://www.reit.com/Articles/NAREIT-Announces-2012-Investor-CARE-Award-Winners.aspx Multifamily REITs Go Beyond the Core http://www.globest.com/news/12_371/newyork/student_housing/Multifamily-REITs-Go-Beyond-the-Core-322355.html Aimco Receives Top Award Operational Excellence http://www.multifamilybiz.com/News/3958/Aimco_Receives_Top_Award_Operational_Excellence Your take on these news stories […]

Focused on apartment rent trends and new construction data…where are you getting your information and research? Would you like to know more about market comps, rent comparable tables and stacks, multihousing property performance histories, absorption rates and market/submarket information? Focused on property specific data—would it be helpful to know more about unit mixes, market and […]

Related to crime…and multi housing resident/property safety–I enjoyed reading the article below this morning~ Protect Your Property And Residents From Crime http://www.multihousingnews.com/in-focus/are-you-taking-the-necessary-steps-to-protect-your-investment-properties-your-community-and-your-residents/1004056720.html Your take on the key points in this article? What are your best-practices…for how crime prevention is handled within your multi housing PM company? Within our PM industry—which vendors/suppliers are you most impressed […]

Design For Highrise Residences In Beirut Complete http://www.multihousingnews.com/news/design-for-highrise-residences-in-beirut-complete/1004053869.html Your take on the news article above? Your thoughts/insight on this news—based on what you know about real estate and multi housing property management in the Middle East? To invite other multi housing property management leaders in the Middle East to join this discussion thread—please forward to […]

This LinkedIn group is just for multi housing property management Regional Directors, District Directors, Property Supervisors, Portfolio Managers, Asset Managers and those who oversee/manage multiple multi housing property management sites/locations. Please surf the url below and join us. http://www.linkedin.com/groups?about=&gid=3455840&trk=anet_ug_grppro We welcome property management Regional Directors who work for companies that own/run/manage rental apartments, REITs, senior […]

Focused on policy and procedure manuals…is yours complete and comprehensive—especially related to recent changes in employer/employee laws? Would you like to know how your policy and procedure manuals compare to best-practices within the multi housing property management industry? With your policy and procedure manuals—do you know why it’s important to keep them separate? With a […]

The news article below…caused me to pause and think about the cost of electricity across our rental property sector—based on the actions of the EPA to block new coal-fired plants from being built. Electric Rates Will Soar, Now That EPA Has Crushed Coal-Fired Power Plants http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2012/03/29/electric-rates-will-soar-now-that-obamas-epa-has-crushed-coal-fired-power/?goback=%2Egde_36805_member_104641765%2Egde_36805_member_104641177 Your take on the news article above? What kind […]

It’s been years…since I’ve heard anything about rent control—which is why the story below caught my eye. Supreme Court Declines To Hear Suit Challenging Rent Stabilization Law http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/24/us/supreme-court-declines-to-hear-rent-control-challenge.html?_r=1 Your take on the news article above? What kind of trends have you been seeing with rent control laws in your city/market/area? Is rent control…here to stay? […]

Was interesting to read the two stories below this morning…knowing the placement of these two companies on the top 10 list of multihousing PM leaders. Camden Property Trust Funds From Operations Jump In 1Q http://www.housingwire.com/news/camden-property-trust-1q-funds-operation-jump-15 Equity Residential Post Strong Numbers Amidst Archstone Questions http://multifamilyexecutive.com/reits/equity-residential-post-strong-numbers-amidst-archstone-questions.aspx?cid=MFEBU041212 Your take on the two news article above? Any insight to […]

Resident/tenant and visitor safety should always be a top concern…for those who own apartments, commercial and other multi housing real estate buildings/assets. Below are a few *tough-and-sad* articles related to assault & battery–and is always a reminder about situations that can turn dangerous and deadly—fast. Please share these stories with those on your leadership, leasing […]

If you are a sales vendor/supplier and sell products/services to property management company…please surf the url below and join us. This group is for multi housing property management sales vendors/suppliers who sell products/services to the property management industry, to REITs + those who are part of NAA, BOMA, NARPM, IREM & NAR. http://www.linkedin.com/groups?about=&gid=2355675&trk=anet_ug_grppro We welcome […]