The 7 Rules of Interior Design

What is it that makes a beautifully decorated room? Is it expensive curtains? Or plenty of light, or original artwork? According to interior designer Michael Wood of IX Design, there isn’t one magic formula to create the perfect room. Even an interior designer starts from scratch with each project, working with both the client and the space…Read More

Pest Management for Property Managers

If you are a property manager, you may think that the idea of calling an exterminator is a nightmare. While dealing with pests of any sort is no picnic, it is far better than simply letting the infestation get worse and worse, which is exactly what is going to happen if you do nothing. If you are performing a property management role for a multifamily property, you need to have an integrated pest management strategy available at your fingertips should you detect a problem…Read More

The New Apartment Market Trend: Micro Units

It makes sense for technology, but for apartments? Sure, miniaturized apartments would let you put more units at a single property, but it’s not like you can reduce the size of the people inside the units. Would people like to live in “micro-unit apartments”?…Read More

How to Know if Your Marketing Firm Is Giving You BS

Marketing is one of those areas that can suck up money faster than the latest Dyson vacuum cleaner. The whole process of getting and measuring results can be frustrating, so much so that your inclination might be to fire your marketing agency and find someone new–or even do it yourself. That’s what Brian Signorelli did while working at a start-up with some business partners…Read More

A Must Use Form for Every Landlord: Release to the Rights of Possession

The “Release to the Rights of Possession” form is one of the most important forms that a landlord can use.  It is a must use for every landlord.  It helps protect you from future claims from former tenants.  Let me explain…Read More