Gardening in the summer can be both rewarding and challenging, especially in a climate like Georgia’s. With its hot, humid days and warm nights, Georgia’s summer presents unique conditions that can affect your garden’s health and productivity. Here are some tips to help your garden thrive during the summer months in the Peach State. 1….
Over the years, working as a property manager, I have found myself wearing hats of many colors and sizes. Property Management duties didn’t start when the lease was signed nor did it end when the tenant moved-out. The property manager is responsible for every aspect of the asset. One might say a property manager is the…
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Green building (also known as sustainable building or environmental building) is the practice of increasing efficiency of buildings and their use of energy, water and materials, and reducing the building impacts on the environment and human health*. Research is increasingly demonstrating that when buildings are designed and operated with their lifecycle impacts in mind, they can…
After attending the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference this March 2009 and hearing the famous economist from Georgia State University Rajeev Dhawan the industry outlook is not pretty. With lenders, franchisors, and industry experts having no answer to when the economy will turn and be positive. The Pain Is Now The PKF-HR March 2009 national forecast…
Last time we talked about St. George Island and The Plantation, a closed community development that has set a benchmark for real estate on the island. The real estate boom started around the year 2000 and peaked in June of 2005 with the highest price paid for a lot at $2.62 million. There were no…
3 Things You’ll Need to Get a Home Loan Getting a new home loan can seem like an intimidating process. Yes, the process does require a lot of paperwork, but it makes sense considering this is one of the largest financial investments most families make. There are many misconceptions out there when it comes to…
As the first quarter of 2007 comes to an end, we see the volume of leases and sales increased over the first quarter of 2006. Due to a sharp increase in supply, the vacancy rate has risen since the first of the year in the small office and retail market. Several new strip centers and…
Fall is an ideal time to take care of home projects. The weather is cooler, and there’s still plenty of daylight to get things done before winter. A few small updates now can save you time, money, and stress later. Here are some practical improvements worth tackling this season. Tidy up the yard Clearing leaves,…
Not everyone embraces change. It can be stressful, and if that change involves your rental property, things can really seem overwhelming. Don’t be afraid of change if your management company isn’t working for you, however. If you aren’t getting the service you need and expect, you should absolutely look for a new property management partner….
