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May/June 2010

Risky Business
IREM Members and Experts Discuss the Importance of Property Insurance for Disaster Preparedness
Kristin Gunderson Hunt

Condo Conundrum
Condominium Associations Hit Hard by Foreclosures Consider Bankruptcy
Joseph Dobrian

United Front
Real Estate Managers and Municipalities Tackle Empty Storefronts by Working Together
Diana Mirel

In Step With Sustainability
Bentall LP Applies State-of-the-Art Technology and Best Practices to Green Properties in Canada
Cheryl A Gray, CPM^®

Top Billing
Automation and Integration Can Pay Dividends for Utility Billing
Joel R. Nelson, Yardi Systems

President's Insights
Collective Creativity

Higher Ground
Relationship Advice: Good ethics can help you avoid the pitfalls of manager/vendor relations

Marketing Solutions
What’s On Your Bookshelf?: Books are a great resource for new marketing ideas and strategies

Good to Great
Mind the Gap: Unrealistic expectations can often lead to mixed consequences

Legal Ease
Look to the Lease: Understanding your agreements can help resolve commercial tenant issues

Industry News & Notes
New federal program encourages short sales; Earthquakes increase interest in risk protection for properties; Panel suggests 100 ways to make NYC buildings greener

In Session
2010 IREM and CCIM Capitol Hill Visit Day; States continue to struggle with budget shortfalls; Update on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Famous Properties
A Gateway to Greatness: Part symbol and part architectural masterpiece, the Gateway Arch Defines St. Louis

Regional Outlook
North to the Future: Alaskan property managers focus on cost savings and efficiency in a downturned economy

Inside IREM
IREM Texas chapter leaders meet with state representatives; IREM international members recommend strategies before and after disasters

Ductape
On the Rooftop: Maintain your building roof with regular inspections and maintenance

Gadgets
Portable Power: New devices offer on-the-go connectivity and storage

New Products
Weed killers, mattress liners, faucet tech, and hand-held lawn and garden tools

Can You Top This?
Monkey Moves

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March/April 2010
January/February 2010
November/December 2009
September/October 2009
July/August 2009
May/June 2009

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