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Is being ethical part of a board member’s responsibilities?

Condo Control

Courts have recognized that board members owe a fiduciary duty to their members, demonstrating the seriousness of these volunteer positions. Fiduciary relationships are governed by the statutory standards that require directors to exercise due care and undivided loyalty for the interests of the community. Download our free Code of Ethics and Declaration template In laymans terms, board members, who make decisions on behalf of residents, are legally obliged to use good judgment and make decisio

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Leasing agents do not need another pizza party. They need sales training.

Multifamily Insiders

You cannot feed your way to a stabilized asset. You also cannot bank on giving verbal motivation to a team of HUMANS for long. Leasing is a skill. It's human psychology. It's emotional intelligence that must be trained constantly to be regulated starting day ONE. It's getting a random stranger to drop $24,000 in under an hour, because they trust yo.

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Rentec Direct Helps California Landlords Uphold New Security Deposit Laws

Rentec Direct

New California landlord-tenant laws will impact how landlords and property managers handle security deposits, including documentation and notification requirements. Rentec Directs property management software helps California landlords remain compliant with security deposit regulations. California landlords are experiencing new regulations impacting rental housing in 2025.

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Here is What Every Serious Investor Should Know

Multifamily Insiders

If You're in Commercial Real Estate, You Must Understand the 10-Year Treasury YieldInvesting in commercial real estate without a deep understanding of how it connects to bond yields, especially the 10-Year Treasury, is a costly oversight. This single metric influences everything from cap rates to valuations and investor behavior.Here's what every s.

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Welcome to the Future of Hospitality: Smart Rooms Start Here

Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

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Rentec Direct

New California landlord-tenant laws will impact how landlords and property managers handle security deposits, including documentation and notification requirements. Rentec Directs property management software helps California landlords remain compliant with security deposit regulations. California landlords are experiencing new regulations impacting rental housing in 2025.

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9 Best Places to Visit in Philadelphia to Visit in 2025

Bay Property Management Group

Philly has got layers. The longer you explore it, the more you realize that some of the best places to visit in Philadelphia arent just attractionstheyre real neighborhoods where life happens. The kind of places with weekend farmers markets, coffee shops tucked into old buildings, and streets that quietly stay busy all year. In 2025, the buzz isnt just in the usual tourist spots.

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Swipe Fatigue: Trends Reshaping The Dating App Industry

Forbes Business Council

What can entrepreneurs in the dating service industry do to combat the shortfall of users?

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How a Search-Based Strategy Can Help You Beat Oversupply This Summer

Beyond

A search-based strategy can help you optimize your vacation rentals this summer season. Use data to make pricing decisions that maximize your occupancy rates!

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The Future Of Grocery Isn’t On The Shelf—It’s In The Value Chain

Forbes Business Council

The greatest opportunity and risk for grocers lies not in the aisles but in the operating engine that moves goods from supplier to shelf to screen.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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Colorado Gov Signs Critical Pet-Inclusive Housing Bill into Law

Rental Housing Journal

ColoradoGovernor Jared Polissigned H.B.25-1207 , a pet-inclusive housing bill removing barriers to housing for pet owners, according to a release. The pet-inclusive housing bill will end insurance-based breed discrimination, expand pet-friendly affordable housing, and support housing stability for vulnerable populations in the state. We are laser-focused on saving Coloradans money on housing, and this new law ensures that families will not be forced to decide between beloved furry family members

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How Companies Can Embrace Enterprise Intelligence

Forbes Business Council

Enterprise intelligence ensures knowledge moves seamlessly across teams and systems to enable smarter, faster decision making.

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SB 436 Hurts Landlords: What You Need to Know About the 14-Day Rule

Authority Property Management

Rent relief shouldnt come at the cost of rental housingbalance is key. California lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 436 (SB 436) , a proposal that would significantly change the states eviction process for nonpayment of rent. This bill, also known as the Keeping Californians Housed Act , aims to extend the required pay or quit notice period from the current 3 days to 14 days for residential tenants who havent paid rent.

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Week Zero: A Smarter Way To Filter, Train And Retain New Reps

Forbes Business Council

If you lead a sales team or run a business dependent on performance-based hiring, Week Zero could be the most impactful structural improvement you make this year.

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Need Curated Pre-foreclosure Lists to Generate New Real Estate Leads? Trellis Has the Data!

Trellis is a state trial court research and analytics platform that provides Real Estate Professionals (Buyers, Foreclosure, Loan Modification, etc.) with LEADS on Pre-Foreclosures, Lis Pendes, Distressed Assets and more — to help uncover **new** opportunities and grow their business. The process is quick and easy — and all in real time. Trellis will supply you with a link to the relevant dockets, a Leads sheet and access to its UI where applicable.

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Report: U.S. Rent Payments Climb 31% in 5 Years

Rental Housing Journal

Rent payments have climbed as the national average rent paid in 2024 was $1,302, marking a 31% increase over the past five years, according to a report from Rentec Direct. Using aggregated actual rent payments from more than 374,000 lease agreements, this report sheds light on affordability challenges and regional fluctuations shaping the housing market in 2025.

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How Small Businesses Can Navigate Uncertainty And Boost Resiliency

Forbes Business Council

By focusing on these key components, you can help your small business withstand challenging economic uncertainty and establish a foundation for future growth.

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Discover the New Unified Inbox Enhancements

Tokeet

Discover the New Unified Inbox Enhancements In the fast-paced world of property management, communication is everything. Whether its a guest asking about early check-in, a cleaner needing confirmation, or a last-minute booking via social media every message counts. Thats why weve given the Unified Inbox in AdvanceCM a thoughtful upgrade to make your daily messaging faster, clearer, and more organized than ever.

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Why Company And Economic Fundamentals Provide A Glimmer Of Hope For IPOs

Forbes Business Council

Although the market selloff in April has led to softer expectations for IPOs in 2025, many of the positive underlying factors remain unchanged.

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How to Become a Millionaire Through Real Estate (Beginners)

BiggerPockets

Everyone wants to know how to become a millionaire in real estate. And surprisingly, getting there isnt all that hard.

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Beyond The AI Hype: Reevaluating The AML Data Layer For Accurate Risk Assessment

Forbes Business Council

In compliance, AI mattersbut accurate data matters more.

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If No One Follows the 4% Rule, What IS the Right Withdrawal Rate?

BiggerPockets

Most people assume the safe withdrawal rate for retirement (or early retirement) is 4%.

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Staying Calm And Positive As A Leader In Times Of Uncertainty

Forbes Business Council

We all have different capacities for absorbing uncertainty, and thats staying calm and positive as a leader is essential.

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How to Keep Tariffs from Derailing Your Renovations (Rookie Reply)

BiggerPockets

The economic landscape is shifting fast. With tariffs driving up material costs, does the BRRRR (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat) method still work?

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Why Tech Entrepreneurs Should Be Taking Notes From Sommeliers

Forbes Business Council

Tech leaders can't afford tunnel vision, especially as digital transformation blurs traditional boundaries.

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How to increase serviced accommodation revenue: The essential guide

GuestReady

Maximise serviced accommodation revenue with expert strategies from GuestReady. Learn dynamic pricing, revenue management, and property investment tips.

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Hyper-Personalization And Harnessing AI-Powered Customer Offerings

Forbes Business Council

Digital commerce brands are increasingly expected to provide tailored recommendations and personalized experiences that display an understanding of their customers preferences.

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Creating Internships That Matter: 8 Tips For Offering Meaningful Opportunities

Forbes Business Council

Offering substantive internships isn't just good for studentsit's essential for organizations seeking fresh perspectives and future leaders.

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Trends In Hospitality PR: Adapting To The Changing Consumer Landscape

Forbes Business Council

Understanding how consumers are approaching travel and hospitality decision-making will go a long way to informing your PR strategy.

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How To Reframe Negative Talk In The Workplace

Forbes Business Council

None of us are immune to gossip, but leaders prioritize connection over collusion.

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The Next Evolution In Travel Service: The Airport Concierge

Forbes Business Council

Whats driving this evolution and what can businesses across the travel ecosystem learn from it?

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Why CEOs Should Develop AI Acumen To Lead In 2025 And Beyond

Forbes Business Council

To lead in the AI-driven future, we, as CEOs, need to experiment with AI, learn new things constantly and establish a strong foundation within our companies.

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