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What Is Asset Disposition?
Asset disposition is a critical phase in the asset management lifecycle, especially within commercial real estate (CRE). It refers to the process of selling, transferring, or otherwise removing assets from a portfolio. While it may sound purely trans…
Lease Admin Nightmares: Ep 10 – Emails in the Void
“The notice was sent. But we never saw it. And by the time we realized—it was already too late.“ The Setup: Communication by Default For years, landlord notices went to individual property contacts—usually the person who negotiated the…
Lease Admin Nightmares: Ep 9 – The Mystery of the Mismatched Square Footage
“It looked like just another annual increase—until we realized we were being charged for square footage we didn’t even have.“ The Setup: The Math Looked Right—Until It Didn’t Rent escalations are a fact of life. Ours had climbed steadil…
Lease Admin Nightmares: Ep 8 – What Lurked in the Numbers Nearly Buried Us
“What started as a routine audit turned into a full-blown investigation—and saved us more money than we ever expected.“ The Setup: A Standard Annual Review We reviewed landlord reconciliations every year, but mostly for show. This year,…
Lease Admin Nightmares: Ep 7 – Conflicting Clauses, Confused Payments
“One document said one thing. Another said the opposite. And our payments? A confusing mess that no one could explain.“ The Setup: A Simple Amendment—Or So We Thought The original lease was straightforward. Then came an amendment that a…
How Public Multifamily Market Data Keeps You Compliant and Competitive
Whether you’re a leasing agent or a multifamily executive, accurate market data is essential for smart decision-making. While many have previously relied on private sources to inform decision-making, using this type of multifamily data could ex…
Centralization in multifamily real estate: Challenges, opportunities, and the path forward
In multifamily real estate, centralization has emerged as a transformative strategy. From streamlining operations to enhancing resident experiences, the concept is reshaping how properties are managed and marketed. But, as with any major shift, centr…
What Is Office Wayfinding? A Guide to Smarter Workplace Navigation
In the past, workplace navigation was straightforward: desks were fixed, teams sat together, and floorplans rarely changed. Today, the landscape looks very different. Hybrid working, unassigned seating, and multi-building campuses mean that navigatin…