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Fire incidents remain one of the most costly and disruptive risks facing multifamily owners, with aging properties, deferred maintenance, and resident behaviors all contributing to potential losses. News reports of apartment fires continue to surface nationwide, underscoring the ongoing importance of prevention, preparedness, and recovery planning. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, from 2017 to 2019, an estimated average of 106,700 multifamily residential building fires were reported each year, resulting in an estimated annual average of 400 deaths, 3,875 injuries, and $1.7 billion in property loss. In addition, multifamily fires accounted for 29% of all residential building... Read more
With Labor Day in the rear view mirror and the Holiday season just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about weatherizing our lobbies for the upcoming...
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...
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 can dramatically reduce property damage, insurance exposure, and repair costs. The WAGS™ WAGS7200-4W valve is designed to shut off the cold water supply, and the WAGS7200-5WG also closes the gas supply to gas-fired units. WAGS™ protects your property without requiring electricity, batteries, or wireless signals – no maintenance or worries. WAGS™ is the original and only 100% mechanical water heater safety shutoff valve on the market! WAGS™ is The Original Since 2002! The Scope of the Problem 5 Million... Read more
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...
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...
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