How In-Residence Shelters can Provide Safety and Value for Properties
Tornado Alley has been uncharacteristically quiet this time of year. The official tornado season is already under way, and the region known for its twisters has only read more
Can your Resident’s Pet be Classified as a Service Animal?
On the rise are instances of pet owners trying to pass off Fluffy or Fido as service animals to skate around no-pet policies in rental homes.
Save Water and Green: The Wonder of Drought-Resistant Grass
Despite persistent drought around the U.S. this year, the grass can still be a little greener.
Making a Splash: 2015 Color Trends in Single Family
Color is a state of mind. Reds represent warmth and even rage, while cooler colors like blue soothe emotions and calm the savage beast. Even social or read more
Why Vinyl Flooring Works for the Housing Industry
Vinyl plank is fast becoming the new, trendy alternative to expensive hardwood floors and carpet in the rental housing industry.
Smart Home Technology Offers Benefits for Landlords and Residents
The smart home technology front is something out of a sci-fi movie, but it’s getting closer and closer to reality. Imagine a morning that starts by awakening read more
Beware! 8 Things that Make a Property Nightmare
You might relish getting the be-jeebers scared out of you this time of year, but operating an apartment community shouldn’t be such a bloodcurdling thing. In many read more
The Importance of Smoke Alarms and the Changing Face of the American Home
Americans are more in tune with their snack cakes than fire safety. A survey conducted by ORC International on behalf of Kidde Fire Safety reports that almost read more
The Unexpected Success of Private Label Brands
Growing consumer confidence in store brands is adding fuel to private label manufacturers of building products. But the true test is how well the products stand up read more
The Growing Trend of Home Brewing
O’zapftis’! The keg is tapped! If that phrase is heard inside your property, there’s a good bet its coming from a home brewer. Home beer making is read more
