In memoriam.(Obituary)(Brief article)
An influential member in the development of the Institute's
Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) program, Jeanne E. Smarte passed
away on May 22, 2008 in Williamsburg, Virginia after a long battle . . .
Landing the deals.(what'sup?)(Brief article)
* Levin Management Corporation, AMO[R], has been named managing and
leasing agent for Neptune Shopping Center, a 215,424 square foot retail
property in Neptune, N.J.
* Cushman & Wakefield, Inc., . . .
Viewpoint: the property manager in the 1980s.
It is in the area of human resources that the most significant
changes will occur in property management during the remaining years of
the 1980s. To meet the challenges of the future, property . . .
Condominium success hinges on management.
Ask anyone who has even the slightest knowledge of real estate
activity today, "How are condominiums going?" and the answer
will probably be: "It's sensational!"
From all outward signs, that . . .
Higher learning: how university offerings in real estate
education have advanced.
Real estate is a relatively young profession. It began as a
reallocation of functions previously performed by other occupational
groups on a part-time basis. It wasn't until the early 1900s . . .
A look back at the world in the 1970s &
1980s.(Chronology)
1970-1979
POPULATION > 204,879,000
UNEMPLOYMENT > 4,088,000
NATIONAL DEBT > $382 BILLION
AVERAGE SALARY > $7,564
LIFE EXPECTANCY > FEMALES 74.8 YEARS; MALES 67.1 YEARS
FOOD PRICES > . . .
Upcoming event.(75th)(Brief article)(Calendar)
OCTOBER 16
75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AND INAUGURAL GALA
No celebration of this magnitude would be complete without a party!
We're holding ours in Chicago in the very same hotel we held . . .
You are never fully dressed without a diamond.(Brief
article)
In celebration of our diamond anniver sary, all IREM Members who
have paid their 2008 dues received a 75th Anniversary lapel pin--which
is in the shape of a diamond.
Wear your diamond with pride . . .
The celebration continues ...(75th Anniversary Special
Section)
IREM staff and Chicago Chapter 23 recently commemorated the
institute's 75th anniversary, with a little help from the Blues
Brothers! The event, held at IREM headquarters in Chicago, was part of . . .
Reduce. reuse. recycle. Cut your costs with office recycling ...
just have your tenants on board first.
Commercial real estate organizations have always looked for ways to
reduce costs and in recent years, have begun to look for ways to reduce
their environmental impact. However, many of these . . .
Road to recovery: new software solutions boost expense recovery
calculations by Catherine Malear, Yardi Systems.
Commercial and retail property owners and managers collect
estimated costs from tenants and assess a percentage of the hard costs
for each tenant. Sounds simple, but it's not. Complications . . .
Tools of the online trade: make Internet ads work without
breaking your budget.
As both a marketing assistant for a property management firm and a
renter, Jacki Vipond knows the value of free online classifieds. In her
job with Christopheson Properties, St. Louis Park, Minn., . . .
Every drop countsl: water conservation is a smart and sensible
way to reduce energy costs.
Today, building owners and property managers across the country are
focusing on water efficiency to achieve cost savings and demonstrate a
commitment to green policies. Although water and sewer . . .
Live to learn: professional development after your IREM
education.(Institute of Real Estate Management)
ONE OF THE GREATEST AND MOST FREQUENTLY DOCUMENTED CHALLENGES
FACING OUR INDUSTRY TODAY IS A PROJECTED SHORTAGE OF HUMAN CAPITAL While
IREM is proudly celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, . . .
Occupancy doesn't matter: improve your profits by turning
your staff's attention to what does.
Most property managers watch occupancy reports like a howk watches
a mouse in a field. Which way is it going? Where will it go next?
Property management has been concentrating on occupancy rates . . .
True value: ethics are the heart of a company's
core.
Whether by design or by default, every organization has a culture.
When viewed as the manifestation of the intentionally defined core
values of an organization, the culture helps define how . . .
Making the switch: moving from residential to commercial real
estate requires new approach.
I was recently asked, "What is your first memorable experience
in commercial real estate?"
Having been in the industry only two years, the query made me pause
and consider my response. My current . . .
Online leadership assessments: using technology to facilitate
performance feedback.
Despite its limitations in evaluating certain human
characteristics, technology can successfully facilitate leadership
development. Two of the most notable areas where technology supports
this . . .
High demand for real estate in Russia creates need for property
managers.(regionaloutlook)
Thanks to a burgeoning economy, Russia's real estate market
has been experiencing a steady growth for eight years. The amount of
investment has nearly tripled in the last two years alone and the . . .
Pulse points.(Brief article)
Log on to www.irem.org/jpm to answer our online survey. Real-time
results will appear on the site.
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The results are in from last issue's poll
Have you implemented any . . .
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