September/October 2009

30 Under 30
JPM Recognizes 30 Up and Coming Members Dedicated to IREM and the Real Estate Management Profession

Generational Differences
Turning Challenges into Opportunities
Cindy Clare CPM^®

Social Media
Young Professionals Effect Change in the Workplace
Karen Altes

Mixed-Use Shake-Up
IREM Members Get Creative During Economic Downturn
Kristin Gunderson Hunt

President's Insights
Tomorrow's Stars

Higher Ground
Ethical Cultures: Establishing and developing standards within your firm

Good to Great
Stationary Employee or Not?: How to determine if it’s time to move along

My Perspective
Taskmaster or Teacher?: The type of supervisor you choose to be makes a difference

Green Scene
Communicate to Educate: Make sure the men, women and children in your building are included in sustainability efforts

Legal Ease
Construction Payment and Performance Bonds: Myths and reality

Industry News & Notes
Housing construction hits new high in June; Report shows REITs on the rise; Study finds apartment vacancy rate has soared; Sears (Willis) Tower to undergo green retrofit

In Session
Congress moves forward on health care reform; States face major budget shortfalls; House passes energy bill; Paying for health care reform may impact property owners

Famous Properties
History in Hollywood: The Bradbury Building serves as contemporary gem

Regional Outlook
Moving Toward the “New Normal”: New England and the effects of the recession

Inside IREM
IREM President discusses the worldwide challenges of real estate management; Determined CPM Candidate overcomes odds; Five questions with IREM’s Hawaii Chapter president; Mid-year membership figures for 2009

Gadgets
Amazon’s third-generation reading device, the Kindle DX

New Products
Product information about handheld cleaners, hot water pressure washers, wall coverings and tree shears

Can You Top This?
Animal Tales

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July/August 2009
May/June 2009
March/April 2009
January/February 2009
November/December 2008
September/October 2008