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When did common sense become so Uncommon?When did common sense become so Uncommon?

We just recently sold one of our assets. After ups and downs in the market and recovering from a hurricane doing damage. We made a nice gain on the sale, and are looking for the next opportunityWe just recently sold one of our assets. After ups and downs in the market and recovering from a hurricane doing damage. We made a nice gain on the sale, and are looking for the next opportunity

One month into 2017 Understanding the Economic Climate One month into 2017, and we can already see actions the new presidential administration is taking to move the economic and social needles. Like it or hate it, that is a personal choice. Donald Trump does now occupy the office of the most powerful and influential person on...

We begin anew We ave just been blessed to witness one of the most important ceremonies in this great wide world. The peaceful transfer of power from one party of government to another, has long been one of this nation's greatest acts. In the moments leading up to that change over, we were blessed to hear a prayer of strength and...

Welcome to 2017 In a recent development, a new year has begun. Welcome to 2017! The inauguration is just days away and a new set of constitutional officers will take the reins of one of the most influential countries in all the world’s history,all while firing nary a shot. Many pressing issues face us on a daily basis, from the...

It’s a Cycle, That is what Cycles do It had to happen sooner or later, it always does, it’s a cycle, that is what cycles do. Although not unexpected, the tightening of new construction capital will negatively affect the introduction of new Class ‘A’ apartment assets in the near future. Banks are now forcing a slow down on...

Drones coming to an Apartment Complex near you Make no mistake; the future is always right in front of us. Sometimes we are unable to recognize it until we look back and see the vision of those with the gift of imagination. For those lovers of the Star Wars series of movies, they will remember the great city-planet of Coruscant. Many...

Election of 2016 Congratulations to those who fought hard for their candidate in the election of 2016, and the ideals they will bring to the office they have been duly elected to. Did you fight just as hard and campaign just as vehemently for your local city,county or municiple officers? The presidential election had sucked all of...

Paying to live in a Gated Community In a recent article published in the magazine, Multifamily Executive, they reveal the results of a survey they did on safety in your apartment complex as an amenity. As we look through the findings, we see that safety isn't often thought of as an amenity, but it can be a desired feature. The...

Millennials; What do They Want? I think definitions are in order here; First; we have all heard ourselves categorized by some age based demographic. If you are of the Greatest Generation; you most likely fought in WWII, and we cannot thank you enough for the service you gave to our country. The Baby-Boomers came about as a result...

4 types of People in Business The statement that says; " It takes all kinds of people", is certainly true. Everyone is given their set of strengths and weaknesses. The successful person often fails more times than the unsuccessful person has tried. We can learn from everyone, but is imperative that we understand what type of...