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Happy National Puppy Day!
Pets with wealthy owners have a lifestyle that would make most of us envious. If you’re a property owner or manager, here’s a list of dog-friendly amenities that would convince any resident to stay forever.
‘Mom…Mom…Mom!!’ ‘Not Now, Honey, I’m Talking to the Leasing Agent!’
From the perspective of kids, apartment hunting is painfully boring. So when they flip out, you lose the parent’s attention. Here’s how to avoid losing a prospective resident, too.
Lease Renewals: 5 Tips for Property Managers
When you know that good residents are staying in place, you can save time and money. Cut costs on searching for new residents and turning units. Save time on tours, interviews and paperwork. Business becomes easier with more renewals, and these practical tips can secure them.
6 Ways to Empower Women in Real Estate
Although women are making major strides in real estate, there is much more work ahead. We feature this still-timely commentary as MHN celebrates Women’s History Month.
The Top 10 Reasons a Leasing Professional Quits
What makes these valuable members of the team want to move on? Multifamily professionals share insights.
How to Get Your Property Ready for Spring
Tired of snow and cold weather? Here is a list of tips for property managers tasked with handling the change of seasons.
Property Manager: Jacks and Jills of All Trades
The secret to handling such a diverse lineup of responsibilities is to serve your community one resident at a time, with whatever hat you feel is most fitting.
Which Is Our Higher Priority—Net Zero or Resilient In USA Housing?
Insurance claims from California’s deadly November 2018 wildfires have topped $11.4 billion, making the series of fires some of the most expensive in state history, officials said Monday. The latest tally adds to growing concerns about the future availability of home insurance in wildfire-prone areas. More than $8 billion of the November 2018 losses stem from the fire that leveled the town of Paradise, killing 86 people and destroying roughly 15,000 homes. The other $3 billion in losses are from two Southern California wildfires that ignited the same week. The numbers were expected to rise, though not dramatically, state Insurance Commissioner…
7 Property Management Pitfalls to Avoid
Proper preparation can take the sting out of your daily grind and propel your business to success. Here are seven things to avoid.