The pressure to fill vacancies quickly conflicts with the need to find quality tenants who pay on time and take care of the property. Failure to meet one or both requirements can lead to costly problems like lost rent or…
With cooler weather approaching, it’s the perfect time to catch up on home or building maintenance before the weather gets too cold. Fall is a time for more than raking leaves. Use this fall maintenance checklist to reduce energy costs…
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts that the 2022 hurricane season will be “above normal,” with about 14-20 named storms and 6-10 hurricanes (3-5 of these hurricanes could be severe). If the NOAA predictions hold true, this year…
Retaining tenants is easier said than done. Tenants move out for many different reasons, and most of them (family needs, employment, etc.) lie beyond your control. But one way you can decrease tenant turnover is to help tenants feel connected…
The end of summer brings plenty of excitement as students get ready for fall classes and activities. But the return to school can also bring increased anxiety for students, their parents, and other drivers sharing the road. In addition to…
If you’ve ever filled out a form or called for a quote on a homeowner’s policy, you’ve probably noticed that the insurance company had questions. Lots of questions. Insurance agents and brokers aren’t being nosy. They know what an insurance…
Finding the best insurance for a small condo or co-op building, especially if the building is self-managed, can be challenging. How do you know how much insurance you need? What types of coverage are critical to protect the residents and…
Several times a week, people ask us about the difference between an insurance agent and an insurance broker. Here's the short answer: An insurance agent represents a specific insurance carrier and has the power to bind a policy on behalf…
Once you've found the right commercial property coverage for your residential building, the final item you should consider is an umbrella policy, sometimes known as an excess liability policy. This type of insurance policy provides additional protection in the event…
While people expect air pollution in urban centers like New York City, studies have shown that indoor air quality can be 2 to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air. Believe it or not, better construction is partly to blame.…