Journal of Property Management Special Report Explores Architectural Trends

(Chicago, IL, September 10, 2004) Whether it's new construction, remodeling or repositioning, the latest issue of the Journal of Property Management has the scoop on the latest looks and strategies for success. The special report “Break New Ground” allows readers to tune in to retail, multifamily, industrial and office construction and remodeling trends. The complementary article “Where-House?” presents case studies of reinvented warehouses that have transformed from struggling to prospering, often bringing along the surrounding neighborhoods.

The features “Paper or Plastic?” and “College Try” explore the world of alternative rent payment options, from credit cards with bonus point incentives for high-end multifamily residences to electronic bill payment and presentment for campus apartments.

Other articles in the September/October issue include “Space Race,” which reviews a bevy of technological tools property managers can use to plan personnel and fixture positioning, “Tap Into Paired Profits,” which offers insight into converting expertise to income by consulting, lecturing and writing and “So You Want to Become a Tax Credit Professional?,” which details 33 things property managers need to know about Section 42 tax credits. The online exclusive “Stop Gap” guides employers through the process of adapting to generational work styles and attitudes.

The issue also includes the second annual Readers' Choice Awards Ballot. Subscribers can make their voice heard by voting for favorite suppliers of property management products and services. Results will be published in the January/February 2005 issue.

ARTICLES AVAILABLE ONLINE
All of the articles mentioned above can be downloaded from the JPM^® Online Archives found in the IREMFIRST Section of the IREM^® website (address: www.irem.org ) for $4.95 per article. IREM^® members can access the articles at no cost.

ENTIRE ISSUE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
A copy of the entire September/October issue can be purchased for $7.50. To order, contact the IREM^® Customer Service Department at 430 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611, or call toll-free at 1-800-837-0706, ext. 4650. Credit card orders (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover) can be faxed toll-free to 1-800-338-4736.

ABOUT THE JOURNAL OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
The Journal is published seven times a year by the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM^®) and has an average paid circulation of 18,000 readers. The magazine provides a forum for sharing ideas and for discussing new trends that affect the management of investment real estate. Articles may address the management of apartment complexes, office buildings, shopping centers, mixed-use properties, industrial properties, condominiums and special-purpose real estate. Journal readers comprise members of IREM and others experienced in property and asset management or related real estate fields.

The Journal recently completed its first BPA International audit and was praised by Glenn Hansen, BPA International President, for voluntarily opening its records to independent verification and documentation of its data. The Society of National Association Publications (SNAP) awarded JPM^® a Silver Excel Award for the most significant improvement in overall design and content in its 2003 competition that recognized leaders in association publishing. SNAP recently featured the Journal in the “Profiles in Publishing” section of its Association Publishing magazine.

ABOUT THE INSTITUTE OF REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT
The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM^®) has been the source for education, resources, information and membership for real estate management professionals for more than 70 years. An affiliate of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS^®, IREM is the only professional real estate management association serving both the multi-family and commercial real estate sectors. With 82 U.S. chapters, seven international chapters, and several other partnerships around the globe, IREM is an international organization that serves as an advocate on issues affecting the real estate management industry.

Membership includes nearly 16,000 individual members and 530 corporate members. IREM promotes ethical real estate management practices through its credentialed membership programs, including the Certified Property Manager^® (CPM^®) designation, the Accredited Residential Manager^® (ARM^®) certification, and the Accredited Management Organization^® (AMO^®) accreditation. These esteemed designations certify competence and professionalism for those engaged in real estate management. In addition, IREM offers Associate membership status.

To learn more about the Institute of Real Estate Management, call (800) 837-0706, Ext. 4650 (outside the U.S. call (312) 329-6000) or visit www.irem.org.