The MRI H!GH 5: Weekly Property Management News

H!GH 5 Friday- Week of 3.6.2016

With all the various industry news publications out there, staying in the loop can be a daunting task. That’s why each week in the H!GH 5, we will be selecting the most relevant and important news articles in the property management and real estate industry. Check back every Friday for the latest list of top stories.

Here’s our list of top property management news articles for the week of March 6, 2016:

1. Why You Need More Metrics (Author- Jennifer LeClaire, GlobeSt.com)

With all of the new technology on the market right now, it’s difficult to determine which products are worthwhile. Jennifer LeClaire summarizes an interview with Sean McNamara, of JLL, in which he discusses the importance of using metrics and analysis.

2. CRE Pricing: Is The Glass Half Full Or Not? (Author- Erika Morphy, GlobeSt.com)

According to reports by CoStar and Moody’s, the price in commercial real estate property dropped in the month of January. Though both reports show the same results, they position them very differently. Erika Morphy gives us the details of the reports and explains the findings.

3. What Every Property Manager Needs To Do Now (Author- Jennifer LeClaire, GlobeSt.com)

The property management landscape has changed quite a bit in the past few years, and with that brings new trends challenges. Jennifer LeClaire gives us the inside scoop on what Dustin R. Jenkins, property manager of The Shopping Center Group, says about the industry today.

4. How To Handle A Tenant That Is Being Abusive Or Irrational (Marina Shlomov, REIClub.com)

Difficult tenants come in many forms, none of which are easy to deal with. Whether you’re faced with an angry tenant, or one that is abusing the rental agreement, it is important to know how you are going to handle them, as a property manager. Marina Shlomov gives us some tips to help us prepare.

5. Sense Of Place Hugely Important For Hotels (Author- Carrie Rossenfeld, GlobeSt.com)

R.D. Olson Orange County has three hotel projects in the works. All three hotels are different, and provide their region with what the particular market is lacking. GlobeSt.com interviews  CEO, Bob Olson, who discusses what makes these hotels an integral part of Orange County.

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