Learning to embrace the power of photography and contests on the world's largest social network. If a picture alone is worth a thousand words, what's a picture in a social post worth? Quite a bit, apparently, based on Campus Apartments' ability…
Castle Lanterra Properties illuminates how it stays ahead of the due diligence curve. Who wouldn't enjoy the luxury of a head start? Two steps ahead of the nearest competitor offers a significant advantage in any competition, not unlike proactive…
1. A True GM. The Washington Redskins’ meddlesome owner Dan Snyder is no longer de facto general manager of my favorite team. He hired a true GM (Scot McCloughan) to make personnel decisions. Hired in January 2015, the Redskins advanced to the…
The RPM Careers campaign is always working to spread the word about our dynamic industry—whether by creating materials to distribute at job fairs, producing videos featuring RPM professionals, or publishing articles like this in units …
As e-commerce continues to enjoy runaway growth, more than doubling its share of retail sales in 10 short years, package delivery has become a centerpiece issue among rental housing operators across the country. Resident satisfaction is a top…
In 2013, more than 98,000 apartment fires were reported nationwide, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), so it’s important not to overlook your safety measures.Oct. 1 signaled the start of Fire Prevention Month, which is a…
Q: When is the best time to perform an annual roof inspection? Can you give some pointers about what to look for during an inspection? A: The best time is before it rains! However, we find summer and fall to be most the prudent seasons…
Teresina Palumbo never imagined that she would work in residential property management. But the part-time leasing job that she started at her mother’s suggestion during her junior year of college turned into a career that she loves. “The thing…
The RPM Careers campaign is always searching for innovative ways to spread the word to talented candidates about our growing industry. In August, eight NAA member companies joined us on our Facebook page for our first virtual job fair. Newcomers…
Mary Herrold Vice President of Marketing and Business Development (and former stage actress) JVM Realty Corporation Oak Brook, Ill. 1 Every day a new day. Actors have to give a fresh, vibrant performance every day. Similarly, apartment…