Recently added articles from Journal of Property Management:
Let's come together.(PRESIDENT'S INSIGHTS)(Institute of Real Estate Management's activities)
May 01, 2009; ... In addition to visiting IREM Chapters throughout the United States since my inauguration as the 2009 IREM President, I recently have had the opportunity to travel with the Institute to South Korea. Seeing IREM at work in diverse regions and countries is always a privilege! It is wonderful ...
New building energy label to launch in June.(Brief article)
May 01, 2009 ... A new consumer label that would grade all commercial buildings according to their energy efficiency is being developed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). Known for its development of commercial building code standards, the society's ...
Top 10 states with foreclosure filings by rate, February 2009.(INDUSTRY NEWS & NOTES)(Statistical table)
May 01, 2009 ... <Pre> TOP 10 STATES WITH FORECLOSURE FILINGS BY RATE, FEBRUARY 2009 FILINGSNUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS FORECLOSED TOTAL 1 Nevada 1 in 70 15,783 2 Arizona1 in 14718,119 3 California 1 in 165 ...
Foreclosures continue to rise.(INDUSTRY NEWS & NOTES)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009 ... Nearly 291,000 homes in the United States received at least one foreclosure-related notice in February, up 6 percent from the previous month, according to a RealtyTrac report in March. The number of filings are up 30 percent from the same period in 2008, despite temporary halts on new ...
Washington state senate passes energy-efficiency bill.(INDUSTRY NEWS & NOTES)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009 ... The Washington senate recently approved a measure requiring new buildings and major retrofits to use less energy. The goal is to reduce the amount of overall energy ...
"Feebate" program to reward green buildings in Portland, Oregon.(INDUSTRY NEWS & NOTES)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009 ... Officials in Portland, Ore. have proposed a green building incentive program that would be the first of its kind in the United States. Under the program, new commercial buildings, 20,000 square feet or larger, that meet Oregon's state building code would be assessed a fee by the city of up ...
Quotables.(INDUSTRY NEWS & NOTES)(Quotation)
May 01, 2009 ... "Have no fear of perfection--you'll never reach it." --SALVADOR DALI, SPANISH ARTIST "I have tried to be as eclectic as I possibly can with my professional life, and so far it's been pretty fun." --ROLAND BARTHES, FRENCH CRITIC "Be nice to ...
New sustainability standard approved for multifamily properties.(INDUSTRY NEWS & NOTES)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009 ... The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced that six metropolitan areas in the Midwest region were on its Top 25 list of energy-efficient buildings that earned the Energy Star certification in 2008. Chicago ranked sixth with 125 buildings; Minneapolis-St. Paul was ...
Department of Energy adopts new energy standards.(INDUSTRY NEWS & NOTES)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009 ... States must now certify that their building codes meet the requirements in the 2004 energy-efficiency standard by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), under a ruling issued by the U.S ....
Search me.(INDUSTRY NEWS & NOTES)(List)
May 01, 2009 ... http://money.cnn.com/real_estate The real estate section of CNNMoney.com offers the latest news, reports and policies related to the real estate market. Information includes features and statistics on the economic downturn and its effects on the real estate market, advice on how ...
Fast facts.(INDUSTRY NEWS & NOTES)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009 ... Research indicates that PLANTS grow healthier when they are stroked. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It takes EIGHT AND A HALF MINUTES for light to get from the sun to earth. One out of 20 people have an EXTRA RIB. The chances of making TWO HOLES-IN-ONE ...
Light switch: low-cost lighting solutions and technology can reduce energy use and expenses.(GREEN SCENE)
May 01, 2009; ... NOW THAT YOU HAVE A GREEN PROGRAM GOING AND YOU'VE STARTED ADJUSTING YOUR THERMOSTATS, WHAT ELSE CAN YOU DO TO GREEN YOUR OPERATIONS? Lighting improvements offer a practical way to green operations and shrink expenses in a tough economy. Recent studies show that lighting ...
Get on the short list: attracting business from owners requires knowledge and networking.(MARKETING SOLUTIONS)
May 01, 2009; ... IT'S A SMALL WORLD. MY FORMER BOSS USED TO SAY THAT REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT IS A HANDSHAKE SORT OF BUSINESS, WHERE WHO YOU KNOW CAN BE JUST AS IMPORTANT AS WHAT YOU KNOW. THIS IS A CRUCIAL CONCEPT when it comes to getting your company hired as a third-party manager. How do you know what ...
Do the right thing: instilling ethical standards in your company inspires employee pride and productivity.(HIGHER GROUND)
May 01, 2009; ... THE BEST AND MOST ENDURING ADVICE I HAVE EVER RECEIVED WAS TO ENSURE ALL MY DEALINGS COULD BE REPEATED PROUDLY FROM A WITNESS STAND IN A COURT OF LAW. WHILE I HAVE NOT HAD TO DO SO, I HAVE NEVERTHELESS LIVED UP TO THOSE WORDS AND HAVE TRIED TO INSTILL THEIR ROOT--ETHICS--IN THOSE WHO HAVE ...
The art of talking: to be understood, make your conversation a two-way street.(GOOD TO GREAT)
May 01, 2009; ... IT WASN'T AN INTENTIONAL EAVESDROP ... TRUTHFULLY. CONFINED IN THE CLOSE QUARTERS OF A STABLE OF POTENTIAL JURISTS, I COULD NOT block out the conversation I could easily hear between two men. For one and one-half hours, Man A seemed to do all the talking to Man B. Was it my ...
Economic stimulus package--investment provisions.(IN SESSION)
May 01, 2009 ... In February of this year, President Obama signed H.R. 1, the "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009." The bill includes $787 billion in spending and tax cuts. Commercial real estate is supported through provisions focusing on green building and energy efficiency, as well as ...
Tax provisions.(IN SESSION)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009 ... In addition to the investments listed above, H.R. 1 provides a number of tax incentives for individuals, businesses and energy improvements. * INDIVIDUALS: More than 26 million families will receive tax relief in 2009, with the extension of the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) ...
Treasury department's financial stability plan.(IN SESSION)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009 ... Separate from the stimulus package, the Treasury Department recently announced a multi-pronged program intended to help lay the groundwork for restoring the flows of credit to households and businesses. The major components of the plan include: * A Public Private Investment ...
DTV Delay Act.(IN SESSION)(digital television transition )(Brief article)
May 01, 2009 ... On February 11, 2009, President Obama signed the DTV Delay Act into law, officially postponing the date for digital television transition to June 12, 2009. Under federal law, American television stations must end their analog broadcasts and begin broadcasting exclusively in a digital ...
State budget shortfalls.(IN SESSION)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009 ... The biggest issue facing state legislatures in 2009 is budget gaps. According to a report by the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), nearly two-thirds of states are facing budget shortfalls nearing $50 billion for fiscal year 2009. Due to the struggling economy, states are ...