One of the biggest aspects of commercial real estate is property management. When a realtor’s firm is dealing with multiple properties under their management, arranging lease terms and finding new corporate tenants takes up most of their available time. The last thing they wish to handle is problems on the facilities side of things. What […]
House fires cause over $7 billion in damages every year according to the American Red Cross, and the unfortunate fact is that most can be prevented. Conducting regular fire safety checks and knowing what to do in the event of a fire can help prevent you from becoming a part of that statistic. Below are […]
Building code officials are supposed to review construction plans and inspect your facility several times to stay on top of all federal, state, and local requirements. Despite this, some things slip through the cracks. It’s won’t always be obvious when you’re non-compliant. Sometimes you won’t know until someone tells you, and if that person is […]
Reducing the amount of energy you use in your home is important for a lot of reasons. Not only can you save money (especially in large homes or during winter months), you can also reduce your carbon footprint by lowering the greenhouse gas emissions that come from the electricity, gas, and other fuels that you […]
We all know that investing in the property market can be a fast track to a lucrative retirement. Unfortunately, most have us have also heard the horror stories about tenants who destroy property, don’t pay the rent or both. Further complicating matters for property owners is the Residential Tenancy Act, which can be confusing and […]
Breaking into property management is easier than you think, but you can’t go in unprepared. Here are 10 property management skills you need to thrive. Have you ever considered becoming a property manager? There’s certainly a lot of benefits to that type of work. It’s flexible enough to compliment all sorts of lifestyles. Plus, it’s […]
Each year approximately 350,000 American homes experience a fire. While that number has dropped drastically since the 1980s, few things in life can be more traumatic when it happens to a homeowner. A fire can destroy precious memories and turn your life upside down in a matter of minutes. Here’s our checklist of what to […]
While there is no specific definition that any person can refer to while wanting to figure out who a good property manager is, there are some factors that will help one note a good property management experience. Some of the elements that depict professional homeownership include good contract, perfect tenant-landlord relationship and so forth. Herein […]
According to the National Fire Protection Association, senior adults over the age of 65 are twice as likely to be injured or killed in a household fire than the rest of the population. The increased fire risks in senior apartment homes and complexes requires increased safety prevention measures to keep residents safe from injury and […]
Are you considering buying a second home? You’re not alone in pursuing this aspect of the American Dream – in the spring of 2017, 9.26 million people lived in a household that owns a second home. Now is a good time to buy because home prices are falling. But buying a second home and renting […]
