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For homeowners associations (HOAs), financial planning is one of the most important responsibilities a board must oversee. Communities thrive when funds are carefully allocated to cover both everyday operations and the long-term upkeep of shared asse…

For retail property owners and mall operators, foot traffic is one of the most important performance indicators. Every visitor walking through the doors represents a potential customer for tenants, a potential sale that drives rent value, and a signa…

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…

“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…

“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…

“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,…

“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…

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…