IREM Blog
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Powering sustainable property management: Turning market trends into competitive advantage
The communication strategy that can make or break your property management business
The power of data and benchmarking in real estate management
IREM Associate membership – small investment, big return
President signs One Big Beautiful Bill into law
Beyond experience: Why IREM-certified property managers are the experts your building needs
Building the Future with Shelby Zarei, MBA
Tariffs are turning rent control from a bad idea to an even worse one
Building portfolios need proven leadership to succeed
Celebrating excellence: 2025 Jackson Control Sustainability Awards
IREM® and RICS collaborate to shape real estate worldwide
Get strategic with AI: Join an IREM-exclusive virtual forum June 4
From talent to tenacity: Insights from PropertyCon: An IREM Education Experience
Fair housing: Progress made, challenges ahead
Navigating a career in real estate management: A conversation with Rita Khan, CPM®, ARM®, ACoM®
Are you ready for PropertyCon: An IREM Education Experience?
Remaining a leader in real estate management: Lessons from Hurricane Helene
What to expect in President Trump’s first 100 days: Housing policy and more
Thank you, IREM Industry Partners!
Elevate your property management skills at PropertyCon: An IREM education experience
Unlocking 2024 renter trends: A data-backed guide for success
Oscar Rodriguez Aguila: From maintenance worker to real estate leader
From childhood dreams to global milestones: My property management journey to the IREM Global Summit
Realtors meant business at 2024 NAR NXT conference in Boston
2025 Finance trends for real estate managers
Diving into Commercial Real Estate: My experience with CoStar Group’s market research internship
IREM’s 2024 Global Summit – the final lap
New partnerships forge opportunities for IREM in South Africa
Insights from IREM Income/Expense IQ National Summary
The return of the “Why Hire” campaign: Elevating IREM certifications
IREM’s government affairs team travels to Washington D.C. for annual Congressional Briefing
The benefits getting your property CSP certified
IREM® Sacramento harnesses the Power of Purpose with the RENEW Program: Empowering lives through property management
Achieve higher NOI and operational efficiency with group purchasing
The 2024 IREM Student Leaders: Shaping the future of real estate management
Introducing the IREM® DEI Skill Badge: Cultivating DEI Initiatives
Sustainable real estate practices for self-storage properties
Navigating transitions: Addressing challenges in property management post-construction
IREM goes to Japan: Strengthening ties and gaining insight
Rent reporting: A leading amenity differentiator
The evolution of IREM’s DISI program: A new era of career development
The value of volunteering with IREM®
7 reasons why you should submit a nomination for an IREM® REME Award
Expanding Horizons: IREM® goes to the UAE to explore the region’s dynamic real estate market
Let's Talk about Leasing... “Retail”
Building the Future with Destiny Robinson
IREM leaders experience 3 days of unparalleled learning at the 2024 Chapter Leadership Retreat
Meet IREM’s newest events
How conversational AI and digital twins transform commercial building management
IREM® Earns 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year—Sustained Excellence Award — for 8th consecutive year
2024 real estate forecast
IREM’s all-female Officer Team shares their successes and challenges on International Women’s Day
Over 100 IREM® members held over 100 meetings to advocate for positive change
Top 5 property management problems solved with IREM’s Income/Expense IQ reporting
Navigating the affordable housing crisis with strategies for inclusive communities
5 reasons to become an IREM Student Leader
How two black real estate leaders shaped the future of real estate management: An IREM® Black History Month tribute to Bridget “Biddy” Mason and Philip A. Payton, Jr.
Building the future with Cameron Cary
Empowering the future: A conversation with Libby Ekre, CPM®, 2024 IREM® President
IREM's Advocacy Impact Day + ESG Summit: Shaping a sustainable and inclusive future for real estate
The benefits of AI for real estate management
Rev up your professional journey at IREM Global Summit 2024 in Indianapolis
Shaping tomorrow: IREM's 2024 Advocacy Impact Day + ESG Summit elevates real estate management
Building the Future with Benson Richardson
A critical multifamily practice: Real-time insurance monitoring for all units
Beyond borders – IREM holds first Global Summit outside the United States
IREM REME Award winners shine in 2023
Celebrating diversity in real estate management during Global Diversity Awareness Month
Facts and myths of Group Purchasing Organizations for multifamily housing professionals
Discover Toronto's Top 5 Architectural Wonders: A Must-See Guide for Visitors
Building the Future with Tyhler Gallardo
5 exciting things to see and do in Toronto
Embracing sustainability and advocacy
Recognizing excellence: IREM REME Award finalists 2023
Register by September 1 to get $100 savings on Global Summit
IREM’s government affairs team hosts congressional briefing on Capitol Hill
Building the Future with Jatonne Trianna, Senior Real Estate Manager at CBRE
IREM DISI Leaders: Navigating the increasingly diverse real estate management landscape
Globe St 2023 Women of Influence: Celebrating the women shaping commercial real estate
Serve your passion while shaping our future - become an IREM volunteer
How to help break the silence during Mental Health Awareness Month
IREM goes to Washington!
College students are unlocking the potential of real estate management
New REME Award categories recognize achievement in DEI
How Next Gen CPM® Leaders are defining the future of real estate management
Building careers through inclusion: A look at IREM’s DISI program
How to stand out in your property management career: A roundup of IREM’s awards and recognition programs for early career professionals
5 steps to mastering mixed-use property management
Sarah Shezi, CPM® and President, IREM® South Africa Gauteng Chapter, is elevating professional property management
ESG is a process, not a product
Building the Future–Martha Gaitan-Manning
Office tenants give property managers COVID thumbs up
Building the Future–Adam Holland
Property Managers “Back on Track,” Despite Challenges
IREM’s 2022 Global Summit proves there are no limits to what property managers can do
American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month
Fire and flood protection demands full diligence for property managers
Building the Future – Jackie Knight
Survey Says: Property managers embrace ESG, but acknowledge work to be done
Hispanic Heritage Month 2022 – Unidos: Inclusivity for a stronger nation
Supply chain disruptions, inflation, and labor shortages emphasize the need for apartment fire prevention
Building the Future–Brooke Caravela
What to look for in a new property management hire
The data speaks: How to improve leasing operations and boost employee satisfaction
Asset conversions salvage underperforming real estate
Building inclusive workplaces drives these DISI leaders
Building the Future—Raven Livingston
Building inclusive workplaces drives these DISI leaders
Details of management: Facing the threat of active shooters
Another record broken with this year’s GlobeSt Women of Influence in commercial real estate
Turn staffing challenges into opportunities
Building the Future: Jason Contreras
Tenant experience in the wake of the pandemic
Six budget items property managers miss
Numbers may not be as hard and fast as they might appear. Not, at least, when it comes to...
The PAC that packs a punch
The Top Floor Podcast: Barry Blanton and Steve Cadigan weigh-in on how to boost employee satisfaction
The many benefits of developing a property management plan
Building the Future - Magnus Norøy
What you may not know about fair housing
How to drive property management employee satisfaction: A boots-on-the-ground perspective
Details of management: Hiring a maintenance crew
Building the Future - Brianna Drisdale
Essential highlights from IREM’s Advocacy Impact Day
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Healing and hope begin when home is a haven
Education, training can elevate the status of affordable housing
CAM reconciliation – get it right the first time
Building the Future–Phillip Quinones
Making the most of your advocacy efforts
The true face, and future, of property management
Building the Future - Lindsay Bonilla
Post COVID, UAE property managers embrace “the twist”
The impact of advocacy - a look back, and a look into the future
The environment and property management: A growing relationship
Building the Future - Drew Williams, CPM
Managing a natural disaster or emergency
The great expectations of returning to the office
Key tips to help avoid costly fraud attempts
Strategies for effective return-to-office communications
Commercial leasing post-COVID: One CPM’s perspective
Building the Future – Anita DiPietro
Creating workplace cultures that attract, inspire, and motivate high-powered teams
Survey reveals top technology challenges among property managers
Working with small property owners demands special talents
Building the Future – Mayra Ramirez, CPM®
IREM technology resources, all in one place
Now is not the time for a preventable loss
Insurance has long been an expensive line item for property owners and there seems to be no relief...
14 reasons why IREM members are awesome!
The multi-faceted world of real estate management
A human approach to leadership pays dividends
Building the Future – Jasmyn Sylvester
A CPM® gets real about artificial intelligence
Career opportunities in commercial real estate are thriving
Advice to up-and-comers: Career development is a study in patience and time
Updates to ethics standards emphasize diversity and respect
Building the Future – Brett Voeltz
Globe St. honors 16 IREM members as 2021 Women of Influence
How inspections build asset resilience
Real estate leaders reflect on successful leadership
IREM mourns passing of Norm Flynn
This year, be prepared for hurricane season
AppFolio’s 2021 Wave Summit: Sustainability resumes priority status post-COVID
Lessons learned and future hopes after an extraordinary year
Building the future: Shaniece Sanford, CPM®
Building critical strengths with remote internships
Multifamily property managers adapt to trends in the new market
Highlights from the AppFolio Wave Summit 2021
AppFolio’s annual industry-leading virtual conference — Wave Summit — has just wrapped up, and...
1031 Like-Kind exchanges: Breaking it down for IREM members
A successful three days of IREM’s 2021 Virtual Chapter Leadership Retreat
Charting the retail market’s post-COVID turnaround
Exploring the unique challenges of the single-family property manager
How to overcome high employee turnover in property management
The annual turnover rate in multifamily stands at 33%, far higher than the average national rate of
Post-COVID property management success: Lead with resilience
How to overcome high employee turnover in property management
COVID recovery and the interface with Government agencies
Business Around the World with COVID-19: Stability in international rental management markets
The impact of IREM’s Advocacy Impact Day
AMO firms - setting the standard in property management for 75 years
CPMs take the measure of COVID-19: Part 2
IREM marks the passing of Eugene Burger, CPM®, and real estate management legend
Real estate managers take the measure of COVID-19: Part 1
Listening, learning: A journey
COVID-19 challenges are shared with multifamily managers industry-wide
Honoring the past for inspiration in the present
Americans have officially recognized February as Black History Month since 1976, when President ...
Here’s to another 75 years – AMO® firms grow stronger every day
One of the primary reasons IREM® was founded in 1933 as an affiliate of what is now known as the...
Corporate tenants shed positive light on property managers
A recently released survey of corporate office users bears good news for commercial real estate...
What’s next for 2021? Key learnings & insights from IREM’s Innovator-in-Residence, James Scott
The property management outlook for 2021 is largely a game of wait-and-see
With coronavirus vaccines FDA approved and being distributed across the U.S., we’re on our way to...
Tools for a fully automated property management operation
As a property manager, what does your workday look like? Are you and your team spending hours of...
IREM webinar sheds light on real estate industry trends
A staple of IREM Summits, the AMO Outlook presentation went virtual this year, with participants...
Key findings on what renters expect throughout the leasing journey
Ever since March, the real estate industry has been adapting and evolving to meet the changing...
Why CX is the key to property management excellence
This blog is dedicated to those inspirational property managers who continue to stimulate the...
IREM loses an icon with passing of Lloyd D. Hanford Jr.
What do you think when you hear the word “icon”? A symbol on your computer screen that helps you...
How Canadian real estate managers maintain profitability for owners
The ownership of properties my company manages is diverse. While the properties themselves are in...
Gensler: Don’t give up on our nation’s CBDs quite yet
Tired of hearing about the death of downtown? The implications of such a prediction would...
What the 2020 election means for real estate and property management
This article is an excerpt from a legislative update which will publish in the November/December...
The property manager of the future
At the 2020 Virtual IREM Summit education session, “On the Ground in Toronto and Shanghai:...
How COVID-19 has affected resident migration in 2020
It’s safe to say that COVID-19 has changed just about everything this year, from the way we work,...
COVID at the Forefront of Realcomm Property Manager Technology and Innovation Forum
The property manager’s role in building and occupant wellness, smart buildings and IoT, and remote...
Highlights from the 2020 Virtual IREM Summit education sessions
This year’s Virtual IREM Summit offered a range of educational options, from the practical (Excel)...