Search me.(knowitall)(Brief article)
The Rental Space Network is an online property management tool used
to help property managers and tenants connect in all aspects of leasing.
The site is made up of more than 250 different . . .
Fast facts.(Brief article)
* The human head contains 22 bones.
* More than 5 billion crayons are produced each year.
* One in 10 people live on an island.
* Paul Revere never actually completed his journey.
. . .
The art of sustainability; MCA Denver showcases the latest and
the greatest in contemporary art and green design.
On the outside, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) in Denver is a
discreet, coolly elegant structure. Inside, however, visitors are
welcomed by an explosion of innovative space dedicated to . . .
"Quotables".(Quotation)
"If you don't like something, change it. If you
can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain,"
Maya Angelou, American Poet
"The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at . . .
New web tool helps business go green.(Brief article)
Small and mid-sized businesses can now track their greening options
with a Web-based tool. The "Greening Advisor"--a free service
developed by the Natural Resources Defense Council, one of . . .
Texas A&M sets trend in campus conservation.(ecotalk)(Brief
article)
Texas A&M University has become a leader in campus
conservation, cutting its total water consumption by 53 percent over the
past 16 years and energy consumption by 20 percent over the last . . .
LEED buildings net higher rents.(ecotalk)(Brief article)
Two recently released studies revealed third-party certified
buildings outperform their conventional counterparts on areas like
energy savings, occupancy rates, sale price and rental rates. One . . .
Housing markets remain volatile into 3rd quarter.(Brief
article)
Experts remain divided on whether the housing market has hit the
bottom, as the commerce department estimates that U.S. home builders
broke ground on 8.2 percent more homes in April, led by a 36 . . .
Shopping centers head down to Mexico.(Brief article)
With a sluggish economy continuing in the United States and a
growing middle class in Mexico in need of suburban-style retail
property, some of the largest shopping center developers from the . . .
Office market on uneven ground.(Brief article)
The U.S. office vacancy rate rose upward for the second consecutive
quarter--after nearly five years of rising occupancy. New office
developments also came online during the first quarter, further . . .
IREM adopts statement of policy on energy emission
trading.(Institute of Real Estate Management)(Brief article)
One option for reducing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions is a
program called emissions trading, or "cap and trade." This
type of program provides economic incentives to achieve reductions . . .
Gear up for digital TV transition.(insession)(Brief
article)
Under federal law, American television stations must end their
analog broadcasts and begin broadcasting exclusively in a digital format
on February 17, 2009. Any consumers who receive free, . . .
Immigration law update.(Brief article)
In response to Congress' inaction on immigration reform, state
legislatures have been considering a record number of proposals related
to immigration. Commercial real estate professionals are . . .
State legislatures pass energy-efficiency
legislation.(insession)(Brief article)
The federal and state governments are addressing energy use as a
result of rising concerns over climate change and higher fuel prices.
States have become increasingly more active in . . .
Additional license now required for Virginia condominium
managers.(insession)(Brief article)
Pursuant to legislation that became law on April 23, 2008-without
the governor's signature--Virginia will now require separate
licenses for common interest development (CID) managers. . . .
2008 IREM and CCIM Institute Capitol Hill visit day a
success.(Institute of Real Estate Management)(Brief article)
IREM and CCIM Institute Members joined together to lobby their
legislators on April 16. A combined total of more than 275 commercial
real estate professionals, including 250 IREM Members, . . .
This is our time: celebrating IREM accomplishments and new
endeavors.(Institute of Real Estate Management)
It's hard to believe, but here we are, officially into the
second half of 2008. Even though time has flown by for many of us, we
surely can admit it's been a bit of a roller coaster year with . . .
Going native: landscaping with indigenous plants helps property
managers streamline maintenance and reduce costs.(ductape)
The term "native landscaping" may sound alien, but
it's actually just a technical way of describing landscaping with
plants familiar to your area. Native landscaping is an excellent method
of . . .
Cool under pressure.(marketsolutions)(Karcher cold-water pressure
washers)(Brief article)
Karcher has introduced a new line of full-sized, electric-powered,
cold-water pressure washers ideal for indoor and outdoor cleaning. The
four models deliver cleaning power of up to 3,200 PSI . . .
Quick mix.(marketsolutions)(Cement Solution Reusable Concrete
Mixing Bag)(Brief article)
The Reusable Concrete Mixing Bag by the Cement Solution Company
makes concrete projects faster and easier. This product thoroughly mixes
40, 60 and even 80 pound bags of ready mix concrete in less . . .
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