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The twins in the woods on my property. Momma is close by.

The twins in the woods on my property. Momma is close by.
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Who is up for having the metro go through your apartment community?

Who is up for having the metro go through your apartment community?
Guest Insider That feels very Disney to me!
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Need suggestions!
How do I prevent people from using the ac unit to jump the pool fence and get in when it’s locked?

Need suggestions! How do I prevent people from using the ac unit to jump the pool fence and get in when it’s locked?
Guest Insider Enclose the condensor. Or relocate the condensor and pad. Or increase the height of the fence by the condensor. All 3 options are about the same cost.
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Guest Insider Enclose the condensor. Or relocate the condensor and pad. Or increase the height of the fence by the condensor. All 3 options are about the same cost.
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Chris Finetto Rose Bushes, lots of thorns.
Just add a couple sections of fence. The cost of a fence is a whole lot less than a settlement when a kid drowns.
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Why a Rising 10-Year Treasury Yield Spells Trouble for Real Estate

Success in real estate isn’t just about timing or trends it’s about understanding the macroeconomic forces shaping capital markets. One of the most critical? The 10-Year U.S. Treasury yield.

When this benchmark rate rises, it triggers a chain reaction across the industry:

1. Mortgage Rates Spike:
Since mortgage rates closely follow the 10-Year Treasury, higher yields mean higher...
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Why a Rising 10-Year Treasury Yield Spells Trouble for Real EstateSuccess in real estate isn’t just about timing or trends it’s about understanding the macroeconomic forces shaping capital markets. One of the most critical? The 10-Year U.S. Treasury yield.When this benchmark rate rises, it triggers a chain reaction across the industry:1. Mortgage Rates Spike:Since mortgage rates closely follow the 10-Year Treasury, higher yields mean higher borrowing costs, reduced affordability, and softer housing demand.2. Cap Rates Climb:In commercial real estate, higher yields force cap rates up and property values down. A 1% increase in cap rate can shave millions off an asset’s valuation.3. Capital Flows Shift:As Treasury yields become more attractive, institutional capital may reallocate away from real estate, reducing liquidity and slowing deal volume.4. Sentiment Shifts:Uncertainty breeds hesitation. Buyers wait, sellers hold firm, developers pause leading to transactional paralysis.What can we do? • Underwrite conservatively • Lock in financing early • Diversify across asset types and markets • Educate clients on macro trends affecting pricingIn today’s market, understanding the cost of capital is no longer optional, it’s essential.
Jacqueline Cruz Thanks for the explanation, great explanation.
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Duriel Taylor Jacqueline Cruz My honor. Thank you for the feedback.
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Many Lenders Declined to Lock Rate Last Week Due to Market Turbulence
May Continue into this Week...

Thinking is that a Large Volume of Treasuries were sold into the Market Last Week, Pushing up Yields...so now that gets absorbed and Rates Fall Back...?

We saw the Benchmark 10-year Treasury at 3.89% last week Before Flood of Treasury Sales....we might get back to that rate.....

The Spectator has decided not to update the rates this week as it...
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Many Lenders Declined to Lock Rate Last Week Due to Market TurbulenceMay Continue into this Week...Thinking is that a Large Volume of Treasuries were sold into the Market Last Week, Pushing up Yields...so now that gets absorbed and Rates Fall Back...?We saw the Benchmark 10-year Treasury at 3.89% last week Before Flood of Treasury Sales....we might get back to that rate.....The Spectator has decided not to update the rates this week as it probably wouldn't be correct for long. Lenders are reluctant to quote a rate or lock a rate going into this week.We have been seeing a cascade of new loan requests ....Remember, we will see more loan requests this year than the Capital Markets can handle. Its a game of "Capital Markets Musical Chairs" don't get caught without a seat!...asks us how we can help make sure you aren't left out in the Cold!Tracy A. Beer, Sr. / Partner 410-757-2585
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Jessica Sugarman shared 3 photos in the Stream Photos album 3 weeks ago

I made these tonight 😍 I love the keychain!! The QR code takes you to our website!❤️ The mini sign may be nice at leasing agents desk in a little bucket or plant so prospects can just scan the code to apply!!

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Corrine Lucas Love it! How did you make these?!
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Mya Estrada These are so cute!
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D It's cute, yes. If they lose their keys and they are in the wrong hands, it tells where they live.
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Affordable housing folks get ready....
www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/04/15/doge-ss…

Affordable housing folks get ready....https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/04/15/doge-ssa-immigration-trump-housing
Megan Goodmundson Clearly they wont care if actual status is legal or illegal. 😡 😡 😡
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Marsha Zimmerman Wish I could share this......
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I get that most PET owners think of their four-legged furries as part of the family. But this is entirely different from an assistive animal, support animal, service animal. Groups like this one are harming the industry and ultimately the renters that they proclaim to be helping skirt the system.

I get that most PET owners think of their four-legged furries as part of the family. But this is entirely different from an assistive animal, support animal, service animal. Groups like this one are harming the industry and ultimately the renters that they proclaim to be helping skirt the system.
Guest Insider I might be alone in this, but this is a result of the greed of property owners and management companies. I have been in property management for 25 years and have seen far worse damage from children, and even grown adults.
We don’t charge kid rent. We shouldn’t charge pet rent. Period.
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Guest Insider I agree that kids do more damage. I don't currently charge pet rent. I think a small monthly pet rent up to $25 for dogs is appropriate to cover the cost of cleaning up feces that owners do not pick up, provide doggy stations, and the cost to reseed the dead patches of grass from dog urine. I don't think pet rent should be more than that. Cats should not have pet rent.
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Kathy Chaney I used to have a no dog policy on my property and then the ESA rule happened. The number of daily complaints I receive about poop everywhere is working on my last nerve. I don't have a full time porter to pick up the poop. Monthly letters, threats of fines. Nothing works. It's a nightmare. I wouldn't mind the dogs, but the bad residents who don't care, about ANYTHING!!! ARGH!!!! They pay on time, yes, but as i say on a daily basis, paying on time does not make you a good resident!
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I’ve been preaching this to my clients lately — now more than ever, property owners need solid maintenance protocols in place.
With some policies reducing the prompt payment clause to just 180 days, it’s critical to act fast after a storm. If your property has taken any damage, don’t wait — get it inspected.
That’s why we now offer pre-loss inspections and a full assessment of what your policy requires before you ever need to file a claim.
✅ Be...
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I’ve been preaching this to my clients lately — now more than ever, property owners need solid maintenance protocols in place.With some policies reducing the prompt payment clause to just 180 days, it’s critical to act fast after a storm. If your property has taken any damage, don’t wait — get it inspected.That’s why we now offer pre-loss inspections and a full assessment of what your policy requires before you ever need to file a claim.✅ Be proactive ✅ Document properly ✅ Know your responsibilitiesIt’s not just about being covered—it’s about being prepared.
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When looking for a place to rent in 2025, people anticipate receiving real-time responses. Today's rental prospects are too impatient and have too many options to be expected to always give a working phone number or email address and then wait to be contacted.

Prospects for rental properties, like the public, have also become tired of leaving their real phone number or email address and then receiving numerous calls and emails later, often well...
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When looking for a place to rent in 2025, people anticipate receiving real-time responses. Today's rental prospects are too impatient and have too many options to be expected to always give a working phone number or email address and then wait to be contacted. Prospects for rental properties, like the public, have also become tired of leaving their real phone number or email address and then receiving numerous calls and emails later, often well after finding what they were looking for.Scenarios That No Longer Work - 1. If you believe that you can capture the prospects phone number and later contact them, then your unaware that many prospects use apps like "Burner", "Hushed" or "Google Voice" that allows them to not have to provide their actual phone number.2. If you believe that you can email them later, consider many prospects use “email masking”. There are a growing number of services that create disguised or masked email addresses and relay any messages to an actual address using email masking services like "Firefox Relay", "Fastmail", "SimpleLogin", "DuckDuckGo".If you are not able to capture the immediate attention of prospects and answer property and leasing questions in real time you are falling behind your competitor properties.I am most likely "preaching to the choir" because surely everyone in this group has seen these changes, but sometimes it helps to remind ourselves of what is and what is not working.
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Quay Neil shared a photo. 1 month ago

As a lease up specialist the move in orientation is key, I notice a difference in the overall resident experience when the move in is facilitated, organized, thoughtful and not just key handoff.
If you don’t do a move in orientation you’re failing your property from the start.

As a lease up specialist the move in orientation is key, I notice a difference in the overall resident experience when the move in is facilitated, organized, thoughtful and not just  key handoff. If you don’t do a move in orientation you’re failing your property from the start.
Anamaria Perales-Lang We do this with every lease and renewal and have them initial all polices. We also do a walk through so they know where breakers , shutoffs and so on are .
I think if everyone understand everything we're on the same page 😃
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Quay Neil Anamaria Perales-Lang never thought to do this with renewals.
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Leah Love We used to do required videos in student housing that they could not fast forward through and they had to verify on the app that they watched them. We always reminded the parents on move-in day and it almost always got done that same day.
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I'm often called upon by clients to assist them in making informed decisions regarding roof repairs. The adage holds true - the most costly repairs are the ones that require redoing. It's disheartening that many professionals in the roofing sector lack the necessary training for the repairs they undertake. Personally, I am optimistic about the potential implementation of licensing in Texas this year.

I'm often called upon by clients to assist them in making informed decisions regarding roof repairs. The adage holds true - the most costly repairs are the ones that require redoing. It's disheartening that many professionals in the roofing sector lack the necessary training for the repairs they undertake. Personally, I am optimistic about the potential implementation of licensing in Texas this year.
Guest Insider I guess they just want to get their work done lol
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Guest Insider No sir, many engaged may but professionals do not lack that. Pick your vendor carefully, check references, credentials, be careful.
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Guest Insider Proper training and experience are critical when it comes to roofing repairs. If done right, it saves both time and money in the long run.
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Gerry Hunt shared a photo. 1 month ago

Read Danny Browning post please! Danny YOU are an inspiration!
What if this happened on every property? What if someone from the Corporate Office or your RM would sit you down & say something like this to & your team? How would you feel? Valued? Motivated? Seen? Appreciated?

Read Danny Browning post please! Danny YOU are an inspiration! What if this happened on every property? What if someone from the Corporate Office or your RM would sit you down & say something like this to & your team?  How would you feel? Valued? Motivated? Seen? Appreciated?
Robyn Cue So 💜 this!
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Guest Insider Wow! This is truly motivational and from the heart and soul.
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Sheila Singer This is amazing!
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Good morning wonderful professionals, I hope everyone is well. A massive shift in housing and development may be on the horizon.

Yesterday, Scott Turner, the Secretary of HUD, announced a partnership with Doug Burgum of the Department of the Interior to begin the process of repurposing Federal land for private development.

Leaders of the agencies noted that Interior controls more than 500 million acres of land that could be used to address the...
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Good morning wonderful professionals, I hope everyone is well. A massive shift in housing and development may be on the horizon. Yesterday, Scott Turner, the Secretary of HUD, announced a partnership with Doug Burgum of the Department of the Interior to begin the process of repurposing Federal land for private development. Leaders of the agencies noted that Interior controls more than 500 million acres of land that could be used to address the shortfall of 7 million housing units in the United States. “Working together, our agencies can take inventory of underused federal properties, transfer or lease them to states or localities to address housing needs, and support the infrastructure required to make development viable all while ensuring affordability remains at the core of the mission,” Burgum and Turner said.What do you think this means for housing affordability? Can Federal lands be developed in a timely & cost-efficient manner?
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😂😂😂😂 Someone had to think fast, it was an apartment inspection!

😂😂😂😂 Someone had to think fast, it was an apartment inspection!
Guest Insider Pretty clever.
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martha folds Now that’s true art LOL.
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