Haunted Places Series: Fairmont Le Château Frontenac For the next installment of our Haunted Places Series, we’ll be heading to one of the oldest European cities in North America. Quebec City is home to the grand Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. October 28, 2020 By sma Commercial Real Estate News Haunted Places Series, hotel, just for fun 0 0 Comment Read More »
Haunted Places Series: Hotel Monte Vista In the spirit of Halloween, we’re taking a look at some of the most haunted locations in the U.S. and Canada. Located along the famed Route 66 in Flagstaff sits the historic Hotel Monte Vista, where some of the guests will be having an extended stay. October 20, 2020 By sma Commercial Real Estate News Haunted Places Series, hotel, just for fun 0 0 Comment Read More »
Prepping Your Building for Colder Weather Older buildings tend to be more susceptible to chilly temps sneaking in, but even newer ones can have issues. Here are some ways to keep out the cold. October 14, 2020 By sma Property Maintenance, Property Management exterior maintenance, interior maintenance, safety 0 0 Comment Read More »
Generator Maintenance and Safety for Your Building As a property owner or manager, it’s crucial to keep the moving parts in your generator in good working condition. Here’s what you should do to prolong the life of your generator. October 7, 2020 By sma Property Maintenance, Property Management commercial electrical, exterior maintenance, safety 0 0 Comment Read More »
Keeping Your Tenants Safe from COVID-19 As a commercial property manager, it’s important to be aware of risks both seen and unseen. With the spread of the COVID-19 virus, this makes your job even more difficult. September 30, 2020 By sma Commercial Real Estate News, Property Management apartment, cleaning, multi-family property, real estate trends, safety 0 0 Comment Read More »
A Brick-and-Mortar Revival: Online Sellers Move Into Storefronts As more and more chains announce closures, they leave behind abandoned buildings that once housed them. Some commercial property owners are looking at innovative ways to attract new businesses and customers. September 23, 2020 By sma Commercial Real Estate News, Property Management building renovation, real estate trends, retail space, special purpose facility 0 0 Comment Read More »
How a New Kitchen Can Help Attract New Renters It goes without saying that renters are quick to notice something as glaringly outdated as an older kitchen. Updating just one room in your units can modernize the entire space. September 16, 2020 By sma Property Investment, Property Maintenance, Property Management apartment, interior maintenance, multi-family property 0 0 Comment Read More »
How to Manage Parking at Your Residential Building to Retain Tenants Multi-family housing is a popular choice among families that are just starting out. However while you might have enough space inside, you might not be able to accommodate everyone in the biggest spot outside‒your parking lot. September 9, 2020 By sma Property Management apartment, commercial real estate tenants, multi-family property 0 0 Comment Read More »
The Best Ways to Get Rid of Annoying Odors in Your Commercial Building In any commercial property, there can be dozens of people coming and going at any given time. Whether it’s something they had for lunch, lingering smoke odors or some other indescribable smell, you’ll want to know the best ways to neutralize them for the sake of your tenants and visitors. August 19, 2020 By sma Commercial Inspection, Property Maintenance cleaning, commercial plumbing, interior maintenance, office space, retail space 0 0 Comment Read More »
NPI's Nationwide Inspection Network: Saving You Time and Money in 2020 Even before the global pandemic, sending your employees to job sites across the country was a hassle—now, it’s a liability. NPI is here to coordinate custom inspection services tailored to you. August 12, 2020 By sma Commercial Inspection, Commercial Real Estate News, Property Investment, Property Maintenance, Property Management multi-location inspection, NPI National Accounts, office space, retail space 0 0 Comment Read More »