Related to real estate apartment building insurance coverage within the multifamily apartment sector…we know the importance of having carbon monoxide detectors and the lives they save~ Below are several eye-opening articles related to a carbon monoxide leak and a reminder of the importance of training your onsite apartment building managers and their maintenance teams—for how […]

In the spirit of helping those caught in the aftermath of Sandy…I loved reading the news article below. Habitat For Humanity Plans Rebuilding Initiative To Help Victims Recovering From Superstorm Sandy http://www.multifamilybiz.com/News/4395/Habitat_for_Humanity_Plans_Rebuilding And great to know that Habitat For Humanity is coordinating their work closely with FEMA and other relief agencies to meet unmet needs, […]

“How is your vision? Is it 20-20 or do you need lenses or a magnifying glass? How about your supplier and spend visibility? In procurement, a typical strategy is to reduce your supplier database. That can lead to significant savings for your organization. However, like anything else, it is most effective if done right. If […]

With your pet policies and safety…what is working best for you and your apartment PM team? Regarding pet fees/deposits—what do you charge a new resident…when they sign a lease? What are your best-practices for doing a pre-move out inspection…to address any pet damages/repairs? With a focus on pet policies and safety…what post, question and/or observation […]

I enjoyed the article below and Alliance’s impact/reach across 55,000+apartment rental housing units—focused on green buying/savings, recycling and energy conservation. Alliance Launches National Focus Green Program http://nreionline.com/mobile/alliance-new-focus-green-program-kelly-vickers-director-sustainability/ Your take on the news article above? What are you and those on your property management team doing to help your apartment rental housing residents conserve energy? It […]

Interesting to read the article below…focused on performance reviews, yes? Should Performance Reviews Be Fired? http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article.cfm?articleid=2760 Your take on the news article above? Do you and your team do annual performance reviews? Are they generating the kind of improvement you need/expect? When you do the performance review…do you also tie in compensation increases—or is this […]

Watching the continuing news and trends of the top apartment property management companies in our apartment rental housing sector—below are some articles and updates related to market expansions/reductions, financing strategies, new construction news and the point of view of those on Wall Street about the buying/selling REIT stocks. Apartment Market Hot Streak Continues http://rismedia.com/2012-08-02/apartment-market-hot-streak-continues/ Advocates […]

This discussion thread is focused on industry KPIs and what measurements matter most. With the power and clout of the 48,000+ apartment property management leaders who are part of our LinkedIn groups and the 4000+ new leaders joining our 10 LinkedIn groups every 30 days—this discussion thread is about sharing knowledge and learning, with a […]

Phoenix Valley In Top 10 For Foreign Investors http://www.azcentral.com/business/articles/2012/08/08/20120808valley-top-10-in-us-for-foreign-investors.html Your take on the news article above? Your thoughts/insight on this news—based on what you know about real estate purchases being done by those in Canada—who are buying in Phoenix, Arizona? To invite other apartment property management leaders in Canada to join this discussion thread—please forward […]

Related to revenue management software…how is it working for you and your apartment PM team? What trends are you seeing in your local market—with the use of revenue management software? When you are working with new prospective apartment residents/renters…how do you explain the variety of rental rates at your apartment communities? When you are working […]

A property management client in Houston sent me the two stories below last night… Couple Sues Apartment Complex Over Sex Assault http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Couple-sues-complex-over-assault-3620716.php Jury Awards $20 Million To Rape Victim Who Sued Apartments http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Jury-awards-20-million-to-rape-victim-who-sued-3334843.php Your take on these two news stories? Have you and your apartment property management team had to address legal issues—tied to onsite […]

With a focus on how to provide the very best in maintenance service to retain your rental housing residents—come listen to industry leaders who have 150+ years of insight and expertise…coaching and leading apartment maintenance teams around the country. Building The Ultimate Property Management Maintenance Service Team http://www.multifamilybiz.com/WebcastArchive/39/Building_The_Ultimate_Multifamily_Maintenance_Services_Team This webcast includes 60 minutes of a […]

As an apartment property management leader interested in protecting your property/management company/owner you are requiring Certificated of Insurance from suppliers/vendors hired to do work on your property. In addition you should – by contract or by letter of certification –require the supplier/vendor to: • Certify that all such employees and vehicles are covered by their […]

As an apartment property management leader—maintaining a copy of resident/tenant certificates of insurance should be a top priority…for those who own apartments, commercial and other real estate buildings/assets. Do you require that your rental residents secure and maintain renter’s insurance? What are the policies and procedures for how your apartment property management company verifies that […]

#1. This week…we crossed 41,000+ apartment property management groups leaders in our 9 LinkedIn groups~with an annual reach of 15,000,000 apartment property management leaders over the next 365 days. http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html #2. This week…we crossed 29,275+ apartment property management leaders who are members of our flagship LinkedIn group—apartment Property Management Professionals~ which is the largest LinkedIn […]

I enjoyed the article below plus the video…about LiveWall. Certainly an interesting/attractive concept, yes? LiveWall Brings New Dimension To Green Design With Plants http://www.multihousingnews.com/product-gallery/live-wall-product/1004055420.html Your take on the news article above? Are you doing some kind of vertical planting/planter like LiveWall? Is it working as planned? To learn more about this topic and to read […]

Student housing has certainly been on a tear…in a good/positive way, yes? Ten States Where Demand For Student Housing Is Surging http://multifamilyexecutive.com/student-housing/ten-states-where-demand-for-student-housing-is-surging.aspx Your take on the news article above? What kind of trends are you seeing in your city/market—related to student housing? Are you seeing new construction of rental apartments for students…as well? To learn […]

One billion…has a lot of zeros, yes? **smile** Merger Creates One-Billion-Dollar Multifamily Entity http://www.multifamilybiz.com/News/4021/Merger_Creates_OneBillionDollar_Multifamily_Entity Your take on the news article above? What do you know about Summit Housing Partners and/or Bailey Properties? With 18,000+ units at 111 apartment communities in 10 states…what can you share about the profile of apartment rental housing properties they own/run? […]

Was interesting to read the article below…because I was not aware of the services provided by Resident Places [http://www.residentplaces.com ]—until this morning. Resident Places Partners With AnswerNet http://www.multifamilybiz.com/m/pr.aspx?id=1135&goback=%2Egna_3392816#/pr Your take on the news article above? What kind of success have you seen with apartment  resident clubs and/or resident coupon programs? Do your residents enjoy/use them? […]

The news and trends regarding student housing construction and expansion continues in a very positive way~see below. Student Housing REITs Continue Development Focus http://nreionline.com/property/multifamily/studend_housing_reits_continue_dev_05162012/ Your take on the news article above? What kind of trends are you seeing in student housing—in the cities/markets you operate in? What kind of access to capital/financing are you finding […]