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GNAA expands reach to local school systems & announces new committee. 

GNAA expands reach to local school systems & announces new committee. As part of the 2023-2025 Strategic Plan, GNAA sets its sights on reaching out to the local high schools to bring awareness to the multifamily industry and all the benefits it has to offer. GNAA representatives attended a... Continue Reading

An Easy 3-day Pool Maintenance Routine

An Easy 3-day Pool Maintenance Routine Pool season has arrived, but before residents’ dust off their floaties, it is important to make sure the pool water is in balance. Balanced water chemistry will help to prevent the water from becoming corrosive, which can damage your pool, its... Continue Reading

Maintaining Your Mental Well Being

Maintaining your mental well being The first thought I had when I sat down to write this article is, “How transparent should I be?”, which is the exact problem we have when it comes to discussing mental health disorders. We don’t talk about it, it’s still taboo, and it... Continue Reading

Clean Up Your (Unconscious) Bias

Clean Up Your (Unconscious) Bias Bias is defined as an attitude towards or against something or someone. We all have biases, many of which we are very aware. I have a bias against cold weather, so many years ago, the action I chose to address that bias was to move to the South, where my cold... Continue Reading

On Trends: Spring Cleaning

On Trend: Spring Cleaning Last week, we had the annual inspection of the HVAC unit in our home. The technician recommended a vent cleaning for our system, and I will refrain from telling you how long we have lived here and not had them cleaned. Sometimes it is hard to focus on rarely-seen... Continue Reading

Spring Has Sprung!

Spring has sprung…and the dust bunnies aren’t just going to hop away! While my home, most days, doesn’t reflect that of one to be giving cleaning advise, these are some helpful tips that we keep in mind to ensure The Sound at Pennington Bend remains looking like a... Continue Reading

Okay, All Right...

You’re not the same manager you used to be. And that’s good. You’ve been through a lot. Andso have your residents. The last few years may have had you feeling down and always underpressure. But your community has probably stayed full and rents have gone up. So,... Continue Reading

Celebrate RPM Careers Week!

This year, RPM Careers Week is coming early, April 17–21! Celebrate the outstanding work of the residential property management industry and raise awareness about our industry among job seekers. Join us as we encourage team building, recognize individuals for their hard work and provide... Continue Reading

Staffing Maintenance Personnel

The number one reason residents renew their lease at an apartment community is satisfaction with their maintenance team. Everyone loves a quick and precise response to service requests. However, multiple factors have converged to create an environment that makes it increasingly difficult to... Continue Reading

Legislative Update: Governor Lee Unveils $55.6B Budget Proposal in Annual State of the State Address

Governor Bill Lee delivered his fifth State of the State address yesterday evening, outlining his budgetary and legislative priorities before a joint session of the 113th General Assembly. The Governor’s $55.6 billion proposed budget for FY23-24 includes $7.38 billion in new state... Continue Reading

The Laughing Leader

The Laughing Leader The Laughing Leader I have noticed a troubling trend with the leaders I coach. There is too often a lack of laughter. Leaders are leaders because they are competitive. They are hard driving. They usually take no prisoners. One of the signs that this has gone too far is... Continue Reading

Maximizing your Budget

I have worked with very few clients that look forward to budget season. It is one of the many traditions that unite all owner/management companies across the country. Most companies start in late summer and try to finalize by the end of October. I have seen some creative efforts by client... Continue Reading