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Apr 07, 2022
IREM

What you may not know about fair housing

Everyone deserves equal access to housing, to own and to rent. Study after study shows that access to stable housing is at the core of community. Housing stability reduces crime, increases property values, and helps to ensure positive long-term outcomes for residents.

Apr 05, 2022
Stacy Holden, Sr. Director and Industry Principal, AppFolio

How to drive property management employee satisfaction: A boots-on-the-ground perspective

In the summer of 2021, AppFolio sponsored a survey of over 1,000 property management businesses to gain a firmer grasp of their top challenges. More than 50% of respondents put HR, staffing, and recruitment at the top of the list, with 74% citing it as one of their top three challenges.

Apr 04, 2022
John Salustri

Details of management: Hiring a maintenance crew

With some three million square feet of diverse properties in her charge, Lynne Miller, CPM^®, RPA, LEED AP O+M, cannot afford to go it alone. Little wonder. Her portfolio includes office; industrial; retail; medical; and, more recently, luxury homes. Understandably, the regional vice president of third-party management firm Charles Dunn Co. in Los Angeles oversees squads of property managers and vendors. Since, as she says, “95 percent of our maintenance and engineering crews are contracted,” we asked Lynne to spell out for IREM how she hires and retains top maintenance talent.

Sep 15, 2021
IREM

The multi-faceted world of real estate management

It might seem daunting to get started in a property or real estate management career. But, the profession has many in-roads to get a foot in the door. Interested in getting involved, but not sure where to start? IREM Skill Badges can help you find your niche to get going in this exciting career.

Jul 08, 2021
Muhmmad JawadUrRehman, CPM®

How inspections build asset resilience

Each day is an exciting ride for property managers, from demanding situations to creating delightful experiences. Their eyes do not rest as they continue to observe, assess, note, and report in the midst of all.

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