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When it comes to the planters and flowerbeds around your building or association, choosing the right annual and perennial plants to go in them isn’t quite as simple as you might think. There are many considerations to take into account, from available sunlight to water sources to foot traffic and car exhaust. A particular flower, plant, or bush might look perfect framing the gateway to your community—but will it actually thrive there? Like everything else we do or buy to enhance the curb appeal and general pride of place for our communities, plantings cost money. You don’t want to waste it. Location, Location… With any kind of landscape planning, climate and your location are the... Read more
Property managers make judgment calls every day. Most can be handled through established policies, training, and good documentation. But fair housing has a way of...
Multifamily insurance costs have jumped so sharply since 2019 that they are eroding net operating income, weakening valuations, and threatening the long‑term...
As fall creeps in, and Christmas is in full swing at Hobby Lobby, multifamily teams start to feel the seasonal shift. Foot traffic slows, tours dip, and by November...
There’s a word in our industry that has been used so widely, so indiscriminately, and for so long that it no longer transmits any information at...
Oregon multifamily owners who have considered converting their apartment communities to smoke-free housing under the new law may want to start planning now. Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, House Bill 4120 gives apartment owners a clear legal process for adopting smoke-free policies that apply to existing residents after providing 180 days’ written notice. While the law does not require landlords to prohibit smoking, it gives owners a statewide framework for making the transition. For many apartment owners, the effective date may seem months away. However, converting an occupied property to a smoke-free community involves much more than sending a notice. Owners who begin preparing now can review... Read more
If you think driving rent growth and renewals requires a large capital budget, the leasing veterans at the National Apartment Association’s Apartmentalize...
Commercial real estate owners have always understood that empty spaces are lost opportunities. What they have been slower to recognize is that underutilized space, a...
Naming gets all the attention. The workshop, the shortlist, the debate over the finalists, the reveal. It feels like the moment the brand is born. It is not. A name is...
By Nate Bernstein, Managing Attorney of LA Real Estate Law Group. Read Part 1 Here #8. Avoid Sweeping Limitation of Liability Clauses Property managers will often try to...
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