January/February 2009

Considering Community Associations
IREM Member Shares His Strategies on Evaluating Whether to Take on Management of these Properties
Michael E. Packard, CPM^®

Sound Maintenance Strategies for Asset Preservation
IREM Member Shares Her Company’s Insights
Susan Sgrignoli, CPM^®

Navigating Through Turbulent Times
Seasoned CPM Members See Silver Lining in Stressed Economy
Janice Rosenberg

Charting New Terrain
How Foreclosures and the Mortgage Crisis are Transforming the Rental Market
Diana Mirel

Marketing Solutions
Techniques for Tough Times: Don't let the recession hamper your marketing efforts

Cover Your Assets
Lay Down the Law: Handling lawsuits properly yields positive results

Green Scene
Getting Started with Sustainability: Green management begins with careful evaluation

Higher Ground
Hiring On High: Ethics is an essential part of the hiring process for property managers

Good to Great
You Be the Judge: Use self judgment constructively and you’ll be better for it

Industry News & Notes
Leading economists confirm U.S. recession; TSA adopts new airport security checks for laptop bags; Research center to develop new lighting technology

Famous Properties
New Life for a Landmark: Redevelopment of Christman Building merges modern technology with historic charm

Regional Outlook
Four Corners Forecast: Potential opportunities for estate managers despite economic crisis

In Session
President signs emergency economic stabilization act into law; State budget conditions continue to slip; Credit crisis keeps commercial property deals on hold

Inside IREM
AMO spotlight on McLennan Property Management Company; IREM leaders discuss real estate practices on an international stage; Ethics board active at IREM 2008 fall meetings

IREM Foundation News
Foundation salutes scholarship recipients who have earned IREM credentials

Ductape
Taking out the Electronic Trash: Member divulges methods for disposing of e-waste

New Products
Product information about showerheads, mobile cleaning units, wallpaper scoring tools and key control systems

Can You Top This?
Fanning the Flames