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Month: January 2019

Smart Apartments….you need to look under the mat

Posted on January 29, 2019

Everyone is talking about Smart Apartments. Smart this.  Smart that.  I think that it is important to consider, when you are evaluating either building Smart Apartments or retrofitting existing apartment building that you first start by looking at your infrastructure.  That means the cable wiring.  How will the smart locks work?  What happens if you…

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Insider tips to stop trash issues from piling up

Posted on January 23, 2019

More packages mean more garbage, especially in fast-growing cities where the bulk of waste is generated, putting pressure on multifamily owners and managers to deal with rising costs and environmental impacts. While programs like ENERGY STAR® include waste-tracking tools, there is no benchmark in place by which owners can compare waste management measures. During the…

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LED Lighting increases Asset Values

Posted on January 9, 2019

LED lighting can save you 60-80% on your lighting energy costs at a property.  This will lead to higher NOI and can significantly increase the value of your asset.  However, as this article points out, owners must effectively manage the process and may benefit from partnering with a professional LED installer. https://naahq.org/news-publications/units/january-2017/article/shedding-light-led-retrofits Professional LED installers…

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