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Fire safety in an apartment building can easily become something that gets pushed into the background. The fire alarm company comes in. The sprinkler contractor does the annual inspection. Emergency lights get tested. Reports get filed away. As long as there are no obvious problems, it can feel like everything is being taken care of. But there is a difference between having fire protection systems in a building and actually understanding how those systems work together when there is an emergency. Property managers and building staff do not need to be fire protection technicians. They should, however, understand the basics of the systems they are responsible for and know what to do when... Read more
Fall Is in the Air, Is Your Property Ready? With fall in the air, sudden temperature drops and even an early snowfall can sneak up with little notice. Now is the time to...
Administrative & Procedural Readiness Proper hurricane preparation begins well before high-wind warnings are issued. Boards and managers should do a bit of...
The WAGS™ valve is a maintenance-free water heater safety shutoff device that prevents disastrous floods and untold damage to your property. Proactive leak protection...
When it comes to real estate, the power of a well-maintained exterior goes far beyond appearance—it sets the tone for everything that follows. The exterior of a...
Chicago may top Orkin’s 2026 Bed Bug Cities List, but multifamily operators shouldn’t view bed bugs as a problem confined to a handful of markets. The rankings span every region of the country, underscoring a key reality: Wherever people travel, bed bugs can follow. With summer vacations, resident turnover, and leasing activity in full swing, now is a critical time for owners and operators to revisit inspection protocols, staff training, and resident education efforts. In apartment communities, even a single introduction can escalate as bed bugs move between units through shared walls and common pathways, turning a resident complaint into a broader operational challenge. This... Read more
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...
In conventional multifamily, it’s easy to assume that competition is driven by what residents can see: upgraded finishes, new amenity packages or the latest design...
Not long ago, a residential building manager’s primary relationship with the physical condition of their property was reactive. Something broke, a resident called,...
Hurricane season officially began on June 1, and for property owners and managers across the Gulf Coast and Southeast, preparation should already be underway. While NOAA...
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