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insurance coverage

Top 5 coverage gaps and how to solve them

Drew Fenton of Hub International shares the five most common gaps in insurance coverage property owners should be aware of.
cyber security

Cybersecurity in property management

As malware and phishing scams become more sophisticated, being prepared for a data breach is in every organization's best interest.
reputation

Reputation management tips for PMs

Nicole Harris of Solv Communications shares tips and strategies to help property managers elevate or maintain their brand’s reputation.
lawn care

Maintaining a healthy lawn through fall

Wanda Wolf of Landcare shares some healthy strategies for maintaining a beautifully landscaped lawn without the overuse of water and chemicals.
water from leaky tap

Stop leaks and over-consumption

Errol Small and Trisha Glazer from WatrTekPro Inc. share expert tips and insights to help property managers improve water efficiencies.
mortgage debt

COVID-19’s impact on housing affordability

CMHC's Mathieu Laberge shares his perspective on housing affordability in Canada since COVID and what can be done to weather these challenging times.
insurance

How to secure the best insurance rates

Property insurance costs are steeper than ever, driven by significant losses for water damage, fire, and natural disasters, combined with inflationary pressure increasing the costs of claims.
amenities

Must-have amenities for young professionals

Lee Galka Director of Business Development at Accora Village, shares seven ways to ensure your rental community stands out with the right amenities Gen Z'ers want.
Swimming pools were a buoyant property upgrade option in 2020

Swimming pool safety and liability

In the hot, hazy days of summer, swimming pools are a great source of fun and relaxation, but they also bring a host of risks and responsibilities or property owners.
HVAC maintenance

Fall HVAC maintenance for small building owners

Some pre-winter HVAC maintenance will help ensure your building’s system operates efficiently and effectively for the long term.
tornado First Onsite

In the event of a tornado

Important steps and precautions for residential property managers in the build-up and aftermath of a tornado.
job market

Attracting talent in a competitive job market

Two leading property managers share their tips for recruiting, hiring, and retaining talented employees in a tough post-COVID job market.

Leveraging your parking during lease-up

Jeremy Zuker, co-founder of WhereiPark, offers effective ways to make use of your empty parking stalls during the lease-up period and beyond.
water damage

5 ways to mitigate losses from water damage

While climate change has increased the prevalence of weather-related floods, water damage due to plumbing and appliance failures happen daily—and sadly, they are often preventable.
preventing wasp infestations

How to prevent mosquito and wasp infestations

Alice Sinia, quality assurance manager for Orkin Canada, shares timely tips for keeping outdoor amenity spaces free of mosquito and wasp infestations.
solar energy

Shining a light on the benefits of solar

Danial Hadizadeh, CEO at Mitrex, offers insight into the latest solar energy products and their long-term sustainable benefits.
rental scams

Updating your property management toolkit

Chad Guziewicz, Co-founder of Rentify, shares four property management practices that can be easily improved using new technologies.