From the archives.(Brief article)
The first editorial that appeared in Number 1, Volume 1 of the
Journal, when it was titled The Journal of Real Estate Management speaks
to the challenges facing the real estate industry in 1934, . . .
Message from the president.
Dear Colleagues:
Through your individual accomplishments, IREM has reached a
position of impact and influence that few professional organizations
enjoy. It is a privilege indeed to serve as your . . .
Portals: the gateway to superior service and increased
marketability.
With technology at the forefront of real estate, the amount of
accessibility to business information continues to grow exponentially.
The profound impact of instant access to data is clear to those . . .
Online portals: residential managers offer leading edge
communication tools for existing and potential tenants.(feature)
A Web site boasting high-end photography and up-to-the-minute
features helps attract and retain residents at Mark-Taylor communities
in Arizona. This resident "portal," as it is called, . . .
Recruiting talent: talent in property management takes on new
importance.(feature)
The Baby Boomers are at it again. After years of leading the way on
various trends (think rock 'n roll in the 1960s and jogging in the
1980s), many Boomers are about to stir things up again as they . . .
Redefining the anchor tenant: IREM Members and retail
professionals provide insight.(SPECIAL REPORT)
Shopping centers will always be in a state of constant change and
evolution. In order to keep up with shifting consumer demands and
shopping trends, foresight and flexibility are critical to any . . .
Stepping on the green: IREM AMO firm helps Adobe conserve energy
and save money.(feature)
Nearly every day a new report appears in the media underscoring the
importance of "going green," which really relates to
environmental protection, waste reduction and resource conservation. . . .
Recruitment drive: recent real estate graduates make an impact at
property management firms.(nextwave)
During the last several years, colleges and universities across the
country have begun to tailor their business curriculum to better meet
the needs of a variety of industries. The days of a basic . . .
Rules of attraction: getting the best management team in place
requires a marketing strategy.(marketfresh)
Imagine a perfect management world: It's Monday morning and
you're extremely satisfied. Your new property management team is
self motivated, you're happy with everyone's performance and
they all . . .
Greening leases: owners and managers must spell out
sustainability in leases.(legalease)
With the number of sustainable buildings growing in the
marketplace, leasing practices have followed suit. Once property owners
and managers build or integrate sustainable processes into . . .
Surviving burnout: when stress starts to replace your old passion
for work, make a change.(newyou)
"... everything can be taken away from a person but one thing: the last
of the human freedoms--to choose one's attitude in any given set of
circumstances, to choose one's own way."--Victor Frankl
. . .
Survey says: new technologies enable property managers to
transform their customer survey process.(neotech)
Advances in customer survey technology can help property managers
harness customer feedback by capturing the right information at the
right time. These technologies open up a whole new range of . . .
Soaring growth in pacific northwest: technology, tourism and
surging oil prices revitalize region's real
estate.(regionaloutlook
The Pacific Northwest, encompassing Washington state, Oregon,
Alaska and Northern California, has experienced quite the economic
rollercoaster ride in the past decade. After surviving big losses in . . .
Pulse points.(Brief article)
Log on to www.irem.org/jpm to answer this issue's online
survey. Real-time results will appear on the site, and a final tally
will be published in the next issue.
Question
Are you aware of . . .
www.allbusiness.com.(Search Me)(Website overview)(Brief
article)
AllBusiness.com addresses a broad range of common landlord/tenant
concerns and offers resources for landlords to operate their business
successfully, from checklists and forms to advice on . . .
www.vault.com.(Search Me)(Website overview)(Brief
article)
The Vault.com Careers in Property Management guide offers general
information about career options and typical career paths in the
property management industry. The site features a message board, . . .
www.greenhomeguide.com.(Search Me)(Website overview)(Brief
article)
GreenHomeGuide.com is an online resource for tips, case studies,
expert Q & A articles, and regional directories of products and
services designed to help visitors improve the environment and . . .
Apples.(Fast Facts)
Apples are more efficient than caffeine in keeping people awake in
the morning.
[ILLUSTRATION . . .
Struck by lightning.(Fast Facts)
Men are six times more likely to be struck by lightning than . . .
Turn left.(Fast Facts)
Bats always turn left when exiting a . . .
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