Whether you are large or small, seasoned or new, those with an in-house maintenance team know it is a critical component to the backbone of your multifamily operation. Sound maintenance will positively impact building upkeep, resident retention and satisfaction, cash flow, and overall asset... Continue Reading
We are in the dead of winter, and many properties are using ice melt products. Here are some thoughts that will hopefully help select the best ice melt product for your property. Ice melt products do two things, provide traction, and melt ice. Any product will provide traction just by being... Continue Reading
Congratulations to Angel Davila of Monarch Investments, for being recognized as an NAA Maintenance Legend earlier this year. Angel Davila began his career 19 years ago as a groundskeeper and most recently shifted from being a national maintenance trainer to a maintenance rover for the state of... Continue Reading
As of January 2023, there were 40,000 new multi-family units under construction, with 20% to 30% of those units coming onto the market in 2023. To stay competitive, property owners and managers of older multi-family communities need to seek unique methods for attracting tenants, especially if... Continue Reading
Natural elements cause extensive damage to buildings. Due to the Colorado climate, we experience all of the most common damaging weather elements that property owners and managers need to plan for as they typically have an immediate impact on the condition of a property. Water and freezing... Continue Reading
It is hard to imagine, yet, here we are, days are shorter, and it is noticeably cooler. Winter is right around the corner. Here are a few quick tips to help you, your community, and your residents prepare for the upcoming heating season. Heating System Inspections. We have all heard the idiom;... Continue Reading
It Was Never an Option to Shut Down Maintenance During the Pandemic January 2020 began as a normal year, then a few months later COVID-19 hit. Seemingly overnight the country changed. In an unprecedented move, the government began shutting down travel, hospitality, sporting events, the... Continue Reading
When the pandemic started last year, it immediately put the maintenance team atmy community - Colorado Station - on high alert. We had to get creative and start making adjustments to fight COVID 19. The first thing we started to do was to find cleaning supplies like sanitizer, latex gloves, hand... Continue Reading
Cut back work orders by providing residents a few tips As apartment operators, we spend considerable time and energy discussing ways to empower our teams. By providing our teams with the tools, training, and authority they need to excel in their positions, employees are naturally more motivated... Continue Reading
