Fires are frightening and devastating. They can happen anywhere, both inside and outside of your residence. We feel fire prevention is so critical that we are devoting two articles to this important subject. This issue, we will cover resident planning and exterior fire prevention. In our next issue, we will cover interior items. Conduct a
Anyone can be a bad neighbor and no one wants to live in an area where people violate local laws or practice poor living habits. It is important to live quietly and allow others the quiet enjoyment of their home. It is better to avoid any situation that could label a resident as a “bad
The beginning of January is traditionally the time when people are planning their year and making their “New Year Resolutions.” While it is true that many people forget their resolutions as the year progresses, all property owners could benefit by sitting down and making a list of resolutions that would ensure the success of their
Mold has been around a long time – literally, as long as there have been living organisms. Therefore, it may seem strange that it has become such an important and potentially dangerous issue. However, mention the possibility of the existence of mold to any reputable Property Manager, it gains immediate and urgent attention. The damages
The Mortgage Professor has a great article about credit scores. Here’s a short example: How does one manage credit cards so as to generate the highest possible credit score? Avoid delinquent payments and maintain low utilization ratios. Delinquent payments reduce your score. Eliminating the delinquency does not restore your score to where it was, it