Journal of Property Management back issues from January 2005:
Multifamily demand map.(know it all)(Illustration)
Jan 01, 2005; ... <Pre> Multifamily Demand Map Expected Occupancy Gains Relative to Increases in New Supply During Next Eight Quarters Metro Percentage PointChange in Change in Occupancy Supply asRates a % of ...
To each his own.(eco talk)(water conservation)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2005 ... Directly billing residents for their water use could reduce annual consumption by an average of 15 percent according to The National Multiple Family Submetering and Allocation Billing Program Study, a three-year project conducted in cooperation with the EPA, 10 municipal water utilities ...
Miles of tiles.(eco talk)(ceiling recycling program)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2005 ... More than 20 million square feet of discarded acoustical tiles, enough to completely cover 349 football fields, have been diverted from landfills since Armstrong Ceilings introduced its recycling program in 1999. This unique, no-cost system allows building owners to ship old ceiling tiles ...
Everyone talks about smart growth.(Quotables)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2005; ... "Everyone talks about smart growth. Let me tell you what smart growth is--it's ...
When you say 'student housing' to many apartment firms.(Quotables)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2005; ... "When you say 'student housing' to many apartment firms, visions of the movie Animal House ...
A computer lets you make more mistakes.(Quotables)
Jan 01, 2005; ... "A computer lets you make more mistakes faster than any invention in human ...
Women constitute half the world's population.(Quotables)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2005 ... "Women constitute half the world's population, perform nearly two-thirds of its work hours, receive one-tenth ...
We were seeing a little bit of change away from outdoor markets in the late 1980s when the first chains like Gigante and Commercial Mexicano arrived.(Quotables)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2005; ... "We were seeing a little bit of change away from outdoor markets in the late 1980s when the first chains like Gigante and Commercial Mexicano arrived. But this whole concept ...
One day, we're going to have smart buildings.(Quotables)
Jan 01, 2005; ... "One day, we're going to have smart buildings. Nanotechnology will lead to sensors and communications networks that could be embedded in bricks, giving them the ability to notify homeowners of shifting that ...
In vogue: state-of-the-art green facilities, an eatery designed by Frank Gehry and digital signage dress this stylish skyscraper.(Famous Properties)
Jan 01, 2005 ... Located at the "Crossroads of the World," 4 Times Square is Manhattan's first green office tower and home to media powerhouse Conde Nast. Developed, owned and managed by The Durst Organization, the 48-story building's tenant roster also includes NASDAQ's market site and the ESPN Zone. ...
World's coldest.(Fast Facts)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2005 ... Oymyakon, Siberia is the world's coldest inhabited ...
Frankenstein.(Fast Facts)
Jan 01, 2005 ... Before achieving fame as Frankenstein's ...
Light bulbs.(Fast Facts)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2005 ... An estimated 1.8 billion light bulbs are manufactured each ...
10.3 million.(Fast Facts)(self employed)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2005 ... 10.3 million ...
46 hours.(Fast Facts)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2005 ... The average U.S. motorist spends 46 hours each year or nearly two full ...
New American car.(Fast Facts)
Jan 01, 2005 ... Christopher Columbus equipped his ships and sailed on three roundtrip ...
Flying.(Fast Facts)
Jan 01, 2005 ... Bats are the ...
Postage stamps.(Fast Facts)
Jan 01, 2005 ... Every country in the world includes its name ...
Valentine's Day.(Fast Facts)(Empire State Building)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2005 ... Couples who marry on the 80th floor of the Empire State Building on Valentine's Day become members of the building's ...
Search me.(www.ready.gov/business/index.html)(www.ornl.gov/sci/roofs+walls/calculators/index.html)(www.greenerbuildings.com)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2005 ... www.ready.gov/business/index.html Ready Business is designed to assist owners and managers of small-to medium-sized businesses prepare their employees, operations and assets for emergencies. Hosted by the Department of Homeland Security, in partnership with the Advertising ...
Wild, wild west: a continued Vegas boon highlights the Western real estate markets; Utah and California keep pace.(regional outlook)
Jan 01, 2005; ... Nevada: Roll the Dice It's a safe bet to assume gangster Bugsy Siegel would be very pleased if he saw the current growth on the stretch of desert he settled more than 50 years ago, otherwise known as Las Vegas. Any casual visitor to Sin City will notice the construction cranes ...
Condo management, Italian-style: absence of both regulations and association involvement mean scarce direction for condo managers.(passport)
Jan 01, 2005; ... Italy leads the world in the number of condominiums in private buildings yet, incredible as it may seem in a country full of rules and bureaucracy, there exists not a single regulation governing the people who manage housing for 80 percent of Italy's population. For years the Italian ...
Pay now, pay later? New deferred compensation legislation poses significant risks and penalties.(legalease)
Jan 01, 2005; ... The American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 contains provisions that drastically change the design and operation of all nonqualified deferred compensation plans and will have an immediate, material and potentially adverse impact. All executives and companies that sponsor any type of ...
Front-load the back office: a host of digital solutions help managers reduce costs, analyze spending and limit paperwork.(neotech)(electronic procurement)
Jan 01, 2005; ... Typically most real estate companies do not realize where their money is being spent. At a high level they understand the impact of real estate insurance, taxes and debt payments. When one looks further, often it is difficult to understand the amount spent portfolio-wide on cleaning, ...
Speedier recovery: the American Jobs Creation Act brings new depreciation, deduction and exclusion rules.(1040)
Jan 01, 2005; ... The American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 is the most significant overhaul of corporate and international taxation since the Tax Reform Act of 1986. The legislation contains several provisions favorable to real estate investors and REALTORS. Two other provisions are noteworthy because they ...
Set up to win: learning to manage "poor performers" saves time and money in the long run.(newyou)
Jan 01, 2005; ... Much has been hypothesized about why relationships between managers and their direct reports break down. In a survey by management consulting firm Pinnacle Performance, recently departed employees from more than 400 different companies were asked their reasons for leaving and 70 percent ...
Mark your calendar ...(leadership summits)(Brief Article)(Calendar)
Jan 01, 2005 ... Don't miss out on the chance to expand your knowledge, your network and your career! * Leadership and Legislative Summit April 16-20, 2005 Capital Hilton Washington, D.C. * IREM Education Conference November 15-19, 2005 ...
Industry Power Panel: read what commercial real estate leaders and insiders told the Institute's president about the economic and property management outlook for 2005 in a wide-ranging roundtable discussion.(SPECIAL REPORT)(Panel Discussion)
Jan 01, 2005 ... Tony Smith, CPM: We've referred to this group as an industry "Power Panel," and I figure there's over 150 years of collective experience with a diverse group of participants, companies, roles and product types. I really look forward to your insights regarding the economy, the real estate ...
In or out? Catch the latest buzz about outsourcing and offshoring and their influence on office vacancy rates.(feature)
Jan 01, 2005; ... Some industry experts are projecting sizeable office vacancies due to offshoring of American jobs to India, Russia, China, the Philippines and other foreign locales, while other insiders who believe in the continued re-inventiveness of American business are far less concerned. So, what's a ...
Marching orders: practice the maneuvers to carve a niche in the booming military housing market.(feature)
Jan 01, 2005; ... THE INITIATIVE HEARD 'ROUND THE COUNTRY Eight years ago, an act of Congress transformed the look of today's military housing. Motivated by the shortage and poor condition of Armed Forces housing and a dearth of federal funds to modernize it, legislators looked to the private ...
Strive for the top: industry experts detail the top qualities of effective property management leaders.(feature)
Jan 01, 2005; ... Chuck Lowen's, CPM, early experiences as a leader were a baptism by fire. Fresh out of the Air Force, he took a job as property manager for Denver-based Urban Housing Associates, which at the time was developing Section 236 rent-subsidized properties. The job quickly materialized into a ...
And the winner is ...(Readers' Choice Awards 2004)
Jan 01, 2005 ... Thanks to those Journal readers who cast their ballots in 21 categories for the 2004 Readers' Choice Awards. The ballot was included in the Sept/Oct 2004 issue and was posted on www.irem.org for eight weeks. The Journal of Property Management is pleased to announce the winners of this ...
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Jan 01, 2005 ... City of Atlanta Seeks Quality Retail Management Firm to Oversee Public Vending Program The City of Atlanta (the "City") is seeking proposals from qualified firms or team of firms to plan, implement, and manage on an on-going basis, a Public Property Vending Program along the ...
Esprit de corps: IREM's new EVP/CEO shares his thoughts about leadership and vision for the future.(ver batim)(Institute of Real Estate Management)(interview of Russell C. Salzman)(Chief Executive Officer)(Interview)
Jan 01, 2005; ... The Institute welcomed Russell C. (Russ) Salzman as its new executive vice president and chief executive officer last fall. He recently spoke with the Journal about his personal management style and ideas for developing IREM's resources and guiding the association's growth. ...
Course listings.(what's up?)(real estate management)(Calendar)
Jan 01, 2005; ... COURSE NUMBERS KEY ASM603 - Investment Real Estate Financing and Valuation - Part One ASM604 - Investment Real Estate Financing and Valuation - Part Two ASM605 - Investment Real Estate Financing and Valuation - Part Three BDM602 - Property ...
Silent Auction a success.(IREM Foundation Update)(Institute of Real Estate Management)(appointments and members)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2005 ... At its most recent meeting, the Board of Directors of the IREM Foundation reelected Michael B. Simmons, CPM, president, and E. Craig Suhrbier, CPM, as vice president. The following new members join the board in 2005, and will serve a three-year term: * Eugene Burger, CPM, ...
Keystone Pacific Property Management, AMO.(Career Moves)(promotions)(American Management Services Company, LLC)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2005 ... Keystone Pacific Property Management, AMO, recently promoted Jozann Bojorquez and Melinda Baumgardner, both in the ...
Pinnacle, AMO.(Career Moves)(American Management Services Company, LLC)(promotion)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2005 ... Mike Rouen of Seattle-based Pinnacle, AMO, an American Management Services Company, LLC, has been promoted to the newly created position of ...
Golden years: Robust education and scholarship programs highlight this chapter's half-century achievements.(Chapter Spotlight)
Jan 01, 2005 ... Houston Chapter No. 28 turns 50 this year, but from the youthful exuberance stemming from its chapter leaders and the continually growing member ranks, you'd think it was still in its teens. To mark the milestone the chapter has planned a gala event in May, which will be attended by IREM ...
Crosland, Inc., AMO.(Landing the Deals)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2005 ... The Shops at Greenridge, a 600,000-sq. ft. regional center being developed by Crosland, Inc., AMO, in Greenville, S.C., welcomes three new retailers; Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse, OfficeMax and Ross Stores plan to open in fall 2005, joining anchor tenants Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, Dick's ...
Charles Dunn Company, AMO.(Landing the Deals)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2005 ... Charles Dunn Company, AMO, based in San Diego, has assumed management of Morena Knoxville Industrial ...
Sunrise Management, AMO.(Awards)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2005 ... San Diego-based Sunrise Management, AMO, received eight Mark of Excellence Awards at the San Diego County Apartment Association's annual ceremony recognizing the "Best of the Best" in the rental housing industry. Sunrise's Villas at La Costa in Carlsbad was named Rental Community of the ...
Education Conference wrap-up: new officers installed in Nashville.(what's up?)
Jan 01, 2005 ... President Anthony W. (Tony) Smith, CPM, was elected president of the Institute at the recent Education Conference in Nashville. Smith had been serving as the Institute's president since March, and his new term will last until November 2005. Smith is principal and vice chairman ...
Rock on.(Focus: Interiors)
Jan 01, 2005 ... Rock Face Climaplus ceiling panels from USG Interiors feature a specially compounded, granular-textured surface and a hard, impact-resistant core that provides outstanding performance in the toughest commercial and institutional environments. The panels come in ...
It's all about relationships: a twin's perspective on the power of positive interaction.(speakeasy)
Jan 01, 2005; ... I've known that relationships are important forever because my identical twin, JoAnne, has taught me some powerful lessons over the years. First, she taught me that relationships are fun! When we were growing up, I had a full-time playmate who laughed alongside me wherever I went. It made ...