Name: Pyramis Company
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Craig Acord

With over thirty years of experience in the field of property management in San Antonio, Craig’s expertise and vision is the driving force behind the asset management team. Craig’s qualifications come with 10 years experience a Vice President of Operations within the retail division at Fox Photo, and 34 years as an agent licensed to sell real estate in the state of Texas. The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM®) has certified Craig as a Certified Property Manager (CPM®). The CPM® Certification indicates that Craig has successfully passed the educational requirements of IREM® as well as having demonstrated a high level of ethical conduct. Also, Craig was approved by the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) as an Accredited Residential Manager (ARM®). As well as numerous real estate sales awards, Craig received his Associates Degree in Applied Science from MIT in Milwaukee and a Bachelor Degree from Ohio University. Craig is also a profesional freelance photographer. Craig was appointed to serve a three year term as a Director for the San Antonio Board of Realtors® (2001-2003). Craig was also nominated for “Property Manger of the Year 1993? by the San Antonio Board of REALTORS®, “Entrepreneur of the Year” award in 1990 and is listed in the 22nd Edition of “Who’s Who in the South and Southwest.” Craig has served five terms as Chairman of the Property Management Committee for the San Antonio Board of REALTORS®, is a member of the Texas Association of REALTORS®, National Association of REALTORS®, and a past member of the Texas Association of REALTORS® Professional Standards Committee. Craig currently has served on the SABOR Property Management Committee and Grievance Committee assigned to hear complaints within the property management industry levied against board members. Craig is also an Environmental Assessment Consultant (EAC) certified to complete Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Phase I Site Assessments. As a result of Craig’s background and philosophies of excellence in management service and merchandising, Pyramis has established a reputation for industry leadership and success. On the personal side, Craig has been married for 45 years to his wife Nancy. They have a daughter who is a graduate of Texas Lutheran College and a son who is a graduate of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. When not at work or participating in family ventures and activities, Craig enjoys the outdoors, photography, and hunting, preferably in Colorado, Kansas, South Dakota, and Montana.

Good Time for Investors as Mortgage Rates Falling

May 20, 2014February 17, 2019 Craig Acord

Appfolio, May 20, 2014 On Friday, May 16 the economic numbers turned Goldilocks-style “not to cold and not too hot”, and property managers need to be on top of these developments. First of all, the interest rate on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury bond dropped to 2.5% from 2.7% in just one week’s time. That’s

Another Happy Client with Pyramis Property Management in San Antonio

May 16, 2014February 28, 2019 Craig Acord

Hi Craig, Re: 5738 Larkdale Little did we suspect while sitting around our dining room table in San Antonio in 1993 that we would still need to be conversing with Pyramis 21 years later. Although we apparently have not received our final statement, I feel you should be made aware of how pleased we are

Hidden Attack on MID Lurks in House Tax Reform

May 15, 2014February 17, 2019 Craig Acord

National Association of REALTORS® issued a dire warning about the proposed tax reform concerning the Mortgage Tax Deduction (MID) today. The effect could make property-related deductions functionally obsolete and could have a negative effect on housing nationwide. Read full article, click here.

The Five Biggest Turn-Offs For Renters (and Buyers)

May 12, 2014February 17, 2019 Craig Acord

A lot of homeowners/clients don’t listen to their real estate agents and property managers, so I’ll tell you what your agent or property manager wants to say, but can’t say to you and this is it – your agent or property manager can’t get you the price you want unless your home is in pristine

Institutional investor activity up 25 percent in S.A., RealtyTrac reports

May 12, 2014February 18, 2019 Craig Acord

Tricia Lynn Silva Reporter/Project Coordinator- San Antonio Business Journal Between the first quarter of 2013 and the first quarter of 2014, investor activity in the Alamo City was up 25 percent. The Alamo City’s housing market is seeing a lot more investor interest, according to the latest analysis by Irvine, Calif.-based RealtyTrac. The report examines