By: Marc Courtenay for www.PropertyManager.com a Service of AppFolio
Just when the Federal Reserve needed some incentive to stimulate the economy or inaugurate a new and improved version of Quantitative Easing, the housing market showed yet another sign of rebounding.
By: Nick Frantz
Security is a tough nut. Everyone wants it, yet no one can guarantee it. Most lease agreements make that clear. But as you well know, resident safety is not completely out of your realm of responsibility. So let’s take a common-sense look at some of the legal, ethical and business aspects.
By: Christopher Miller
One of the most important parts of a 1031 exchange seems to be the least understood, so I am devoting this month’s article to one important detail: Debt replacement needed in your exchange.
“Even after nearly three years of recovery, apartment markets around the country remain strong as more report tightening conditions than not…”
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Apartment markets improved across all areas for the seventh quarter in a row, but the pace of improvement moderated according to the National Multi Housing Council’s (NMHC) Quarterly Survey of Apartment Market Conditions. The survey’s indexes measuring Market Tightness (56), Sales Volume (51), Equity Financing (56) and Debt Financing (65) all measured at 50 or higher, indicating growth from the previous quarter.
By Nick Frantz
“We need to do more with less.” At work, at home, in our communities… the mandate is unrelenting. It’s a challenge; but it’s also a reality. So let’s approach it with a positive mind set. After all, doing more with less means becoming more efficient.
By: Elizabeth Whited
To be honest, have you ever considered your role in your community when it comes to helping to uncover and end human trafficking? I had to ask myself the same question, because until I began working for my company, I was unaware of the extent of this issue, and how professionals in the Real Estate Industry have the ability to change it.
Apartment Management Magazine Premieres Apple Newsstand Apps for Monthly Magazines
Apartment News Publications, Inc collaborates with Bluepaper LLC to develop free Apps for Apple Mobile devices!
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA – November 6, 2012 – Apartment News Publications, Inc. has announced the release of the publication’s first free iPhone & iPad applications. Monthly readers, consisting of Multi-Family & Commercial Property Owners and Managers, will now have the ability to access magazine articles, service vendor contact information, as well as have immediate access to web based features within the app through a WiFi or 3G cellular connection or better.
Renter Nation – 10/31/2012 7:02 pm
SIOUX FALLS, SD – What do Homeowners Associations have against renters? That is the question being asked by renting lifestyle advocate Bill Deegan, the CEO of Renter Nation, the country’s only nationwide group “by, for and about residential renters.”
By: Jason Harris
This article is an in depth exploration of the concepts “Test Only” and “Conflict of Interest” in the mold services industry.
Test Only
Property Managers need to perform a certain amount of due diligence when investigating the frequent occurrence of tenants who complain about mold. Sometimes there is a problem, other times there is not. A test only company will perform an inspection of the unit, collect moisture readings, and collect samples to confirm or rule out a mold problem. A certified mold inspector will usually tell you if there is no problem. A full service mold removal (Test and Remove) company will usually tell you there definitely is a problem.
By: Rachel Parker
The solar industry has seen an influx of changes in recent years. Being such a new industry—and a technology very recently seen wider adoption by consumers—its dynamics will continue to fluctuate as more and more property owners embrace and invest in the value of owning their own electricity. At the end of the day, while most news outlets, analysts, advocacy groups and even solar companies tout the benefits of solar from the renewable energy perspective, the real hidden benefit of solar is its cost savings. This is especially true in regions, like the West, where see some of the highest utility rates in the country.