Journal of Property Management

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Turkey.(Fast Facts)
Three consecutive strikes in bowling is called a turkey. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] . . .

Hedgehog's heart.(Fast Facts)
A hedgehog's heart beats 300 times a minute on average. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] . . .

Pillows.(Fast Facts)
Ancient Egyptians slept on pillows made of stone. . . .

Jellyfish.(Fast Facts)
A jellyfish is 95 percent water. . . .

Clocks.(Fast Facts)
Clocks made before 1660 had only one hand--an hour hand. . . .

Turn left.(Fast Facts)
Bats always turn left when exiting a cave. . . .

Struck by lightning.(Fast Facts)
Men are six times more likely to be struck by lightning than women. . . .

Apples.(Fast Facts)
Apples are more efficient than caffeine in keeping people awake in the morning. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] . . .

www.greenhomeguide.com.(Search Me)
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 make h . . .

www.vault.com.(Search Me)
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, su . . .

www.allbusiness.com.(Search Me)
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 resolving . . .

Pulse points.
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 susta . . .

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 . . .

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 choi . . .

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 B . . .

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 their build . . .

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 fit . . .

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 bu . . .

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. A number . . .

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 sho . . .

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 . . .

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, allows poten . . .

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 . . .

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 p . . .

From the archives.
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, jus . . .

"High five for 75" quiz #1.
Go to www.irem.org/75thContest to complete this quiz online. You'll find all of the answers in this issue of JPM. 1 A frequent donor to Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, Howa . . .

Events & programs.(Calendar)
LEADERSHIP & LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT FEATURING CAPITOL HILL VISIT DAY -- APRIL 12-16, 2008. Advance the Institute's business and the legislative issues that impact our industry--celebrate you and your . . .

Thomas F. Campenni Co.(Landing the deals)
The Thomas F. Campenni Co., owned by Thomas F. Campenni, CPM, made the following business transactions: * Represented ownership in the signing of over $500,000 in aggregate rent in various propert . . .

Divaris Real Estate Inc.(Landing the deals)
Divaris Real Estate Inc. which comprises Divaris Property Management Corp., AMO, made the following business transactions: * It renewed a lease for 25,638 square feet of office space in Newport Ne . . .

Levin Management Corporation.(Landing the deals)
Levin Management Corporation, AMO, leased 1,314 square feet of space at 960 Amboy Avenue in Edison, N.J., to Philly Pretzel Factory. . . .

Colliers Turley Martin Tucker.(Landing the deals)
Colliers Turley Martin Tucker, AMO, made the following business transactions: * It leased 18,162 square feet of space at 111 Congressional Boulevard in Carmel, Ind., to Audiovox Electronics Corpor . . .

Grubb & Ellis/West Shell Commercial.(Landing the deals)
Grubb & Ellis/West Shell Commercial, AMO, made several business transactions: * It arranged the sale of a 114,532 square-foot office/industrial building in Cincinnati to Stag Capital. * It arran . . .

New IREM leaders take the helm.(what'sup?)
At the IREM fall business and governance meetings in San Antonio, new officers and regional vice presidents were installed. They will spend the next year serving and getting to know members. Readers . . .

Join peers for upcoming webinars!(what'sup?)
Facilitated by IREM Members and other industry experts, IREM is pleased to offer the upcoming webinars--live seminars delivered via the Web and telephone. The webinars run 45-60 minutes in duration, . . .

JPM articles translated for international members.(what'sup?)
IREM translates one article from each issue of Journal of Property Management into multiple languages to serve our members throughout the world. You can find the article, "How Many Properties Can a . . .

RVP Corner.(what'sup?)
In RVP Corner JPM shares the thoughts and opinions of an IREM Regional Vice President on a single topic covered in the magazine. This issue, IREM Region 7 Vice President Rheta Williams, CPM[R] discu . . .

Deborah Kast, ARM, CPM Candidate, has been promoted to Vice President of Business Development at Gannon Realty Group in St. Loui
Deborah Kast, ARM, CPM Candidate, has been promoted to Vice President of Business Development at Gannon Realty Group in St. Louis. Kast will kick start a new initiative to grow third-party managemen . . .

Kimberly S. Estes, CPM, has joined the Investment Services Group in investment sales with the Huguenard Team at Colliers Turley
Kimberly S. Estes, CPM, has joined the Investment Services Group in investment sales with the Huguenard Team at Colliers Turley Martin Tucker, AMO, in Indianapolis. Estes served 11 years with CTMT's . . .

Scott Gibbs, CPM, has co-founded Lowes Property Management Inc.(Career Moves)
Scott Gibbs, CPM, has co-founded Lowes Property Management Inc, a new, full-service property management company that specializes in office, retail, medical and industrial properties. Lowes Property . . .

Latonia Harris, ARM, has joined DARO Realty Inc. as a property manager.(Career Moves)
Latonia Harris, ARM, has joined DARO Realty Inc. as a property manager. She is responsible for the complete management of six multifamily communities in Washington, D.C., including budget preparatio . . .

Charlie Hoats, CPM, has founded Trio Real Estate Management Services.(Career Moves)
Charlie Hoats, CPM, has founded Trio Real Estate Management Services, a new, full-service commercial real estate management company in Caledonia, Mich. Look for Hoats' first JPM article, "Let It Sno . . .

Richard Elam, CPM, has joined Real Estate Talent Solutions as Managing Director for the state of Texas.(Career Moves)
Richard Elam, CPM, has joined Real Estate Talent Solutions as Managing Director for the state of Texas. Elam is also the incoming President for the Dallas chapter of IREM. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] . . .

Krista J. Costa, corporate services and leasing associate for Divaris Real Estate Inc.(Career Moves)
Krista J. Costa, corporate services and leasing associate for Divaris Real Estate Inc. which comprises Divaris Property Management Corp., AMO, was appointed to the Board of Commercial Real Estate Wo . . .

CB Richard Ellis.(Career Moves)
Theodore Carter has been promoted to Executive Managing Director of the Government and Public Sector Solutions business unit at CB Richard Ellis, AMO, Carter will be based in Washington, D.C. [ILL . . .

Tyler Mensch, has joined Indianapolis-based Colliers Turley Martin Tucker, AMO.(Career Moves)
Tyler Mensch, has joined Indianapolis-based Colliers Turley Martin Tucker, AMO, as a licensed real estate salesperson in the industrial services division. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] . . .

On the road again.(what'sup?)(Calendar)
January 8 Greater Phoenix Chapter No. 47 Location: Phoenix Visiting Officer: Reggie Mullins, President January 15 Greater Rhode Island Chapter No. 88 Location: Providence, R.I. Visitin . . .

Tips for writing an article.(what'sup?)
It's a new year and once again, you think, "I'm going to write an article and get it published." So why haven't you written an article? It isn't because you don't have anything to write about. Every . . .

IREM launches new internship program.(what'sup?)
The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) recently launched an internship program that introduces newcomers to the field of real estate management. The first phase of this program was the cre . . .

Ethics boards active at IREM Fall Meetings.(what'sup?)
The Board of Ethical Inquiry met at the 2007 IREM Fall Business and Governance meetings in San Antonio where they reviewed two complaints. One complaint alleged mismanagement of HOA funds. The compl . . .

Christopher E. Mellen, CPM, ARM was recently named "Executive of The Month" by the New England Real Estate Journal.(Awards and R
Christopher E. Mellen, CPM, ARM was recently named "Executive of The Month" by the New England Real Estate Journal. The honor is bestowed on those real estate executives who have contributed to the . . .