Interesting to read the article below—about the reality of buying distressed real estate assets, yes? Seems like doing deals…would be getting easier, right? Trash To Treasure: Opportunities In Senior Housing Distressed Properties http://seniorhousingnews.com/2012/01/05/trash-to-treasure-opportunities-in-senior-housing-distressed-properties/ Your take on this article? What are you seeing…related to the purchasing of distressed real estate assets—and the ability to get funding/financing? […]

Seven articles below…all from unique/different news sources—confirming the bright/strong trends for the multifamily rental and property management sector in 2012, yes? Apartment Sector Revenue Growth At 5.8 Percent http://www.naahq.org/publications/insider/Pages/nr-USApartmentSector2011RevenueGrowthat58Percent.aspx Renters Flood The Housing Market, Fewer Buyers http://www.fox10tv.com/dpp/news/real_estate/the-age-of-the-accidental-landlord No Danger of Overbuilding In Multifamily Sector Until 2013 http://nreionline.com/news/no_danger_overbuilding_multifamily_01182012/ Rental Market To Hit New Levels In 2012 […]

I have followed the rise and success of CallSource over the last 20+ years…so I read the news below with a high level of interest. Multifamily Technology Pioneer Buys CallSource Unit http://www.multifamilybiz.com/News/3801/Multifamily_Technology_Pioneer_Buys_CallSource_Unit Your take on this article? Have you read about Mike Mueller and his recent sale of VaultWare—and years ago…the sale of AllApartments/SpringStreet—to Homestore? […]

Love the survey below—just completed by 365 Connect…especially the part about 631 leases that were renewed and a 43% percent increase in prospect leads and online applications completed. Study Proves Affordable Housing Residents Are Online http://www.multifamilybiz.com/News/3808/Study_Proves_Affordable_Housing_Residents_Are_Online Your take on the survey results shared in this article? Your observations related to how this website portal is […]

 Copper theft continues to be an unexpected and expensive problem…for those who own apartments, commercial and other RE buildings/assets. Below are five interesting articles related to copper theft–and a number of smart/bright recommendations. Please share these stories with those on your leadership, leasing and maintenance teams~ $750,000 In Damages From Copper Theft http://www.cultureofsafety.com/safety-tips/copper-theft/ Copper Theft […]

Interesting article below—related to the investment opportunities with UDR, Avalonbay and Equity. Is Timing Right For Apartment REITs? http://seekingalpha.com/article/318371-is-the-timing-right-for-apartment-reits Your take on this article—from an investing/investment point of view? To learn more about this topic and to read the news, trends and ideas being shared by PM leaders…join the discussion thread below~with 90+ posts. Industry […]

After reading-about the leasing agent who was raped in Houston…I have been receiving a stream of great tips, suggestions and strategies that will help leasing agents tour more safely. Below is one from Brent Sobol…that was crisp—and helpful. ===== Ten safety tips for leasing agents going on tour: 1. Only show during office hours. 1. […]