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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
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...
KEY TAKEAWAYS A recent CDC report identifies the hot tub at a short-term rental property as a potential source of Legionnaires’ disease New York investigators...
Most homeowners only think about their home’s systems when something goes wrong. The boiler breaks down during the coldest week of January. The electrics trip mid-dinner party. The morning before a large function, the bathroom ceiling starts dripping. If you have a contractor that does HVAC, plumbing and electrical, like Fuse Service HVAC, they will nearly always tell you the same thing. The problem didn’t start today. It began months ago, softly. The morning before a large function, the bathroom ceiling starts dripping. It doesn’t feel pressing. But it’s the homeowners who do their thing regularly who are seldom calling a Sunday emergency number. What Preventive... Read more
Regular rental property inspections are one of the most important risk-management tools for landlords and property managers. They help protect the property, reduce...
Here is the uncomfortable truth: for the past three years, rising rents covered a lot of operational sins. Deferred maintenance, inefficient turns, bloated vendor...
Fire prevention in multifamily housing often comes down to chance instead of planning and that gamble is costing owners millions, according to Michael Pigg, CEO of...
It’s safe to say that AI is no longer just a futuristic concept or a fleeting tech bubble. Beyond all the hype and debate, artificial intelligence has gone from a...
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