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###### [Understanding Impacts of the Cannabis Industry on Property Management](https://blog.irem.org/learning/publications-news/blog/irem-blogs/2019/10/understanding-impacts-of-the-cannabis-industry-on-property-management)

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By [Ted Thurn](https://blog.irem.org/author/ted-thurn)  October 14, 2019

 Explore the impact of the cannabis industry on property management, including legal concerns,... 

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By [Ted Thurn](https://blog.irem.org/author/ted-thurn)  January 22, 2019

 Explore the trends and challenges discussed at the Commercial Real Forecast Conference,... 

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###### [Technology, Tenant Health and Well-Being, and New Construction Explored at Annual Conference](https://blog.irem.org/learning/publications-news/blog/irem-blogs/2018/10/technology-tenant-health-and-well-being-and-new-construction-explored-at-annual-conference)

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By [Ted Thurn](https://blog.irem.org/author/ted-thurn)  October 12, 2018

 Explore the latest trends in retail and mixed-use properties, focusing on technology, tenant... 

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###### [Houston Area Voters Approve $2.5 Billion in Flood Bond](https://blog.irem.org/learning/publications-news/blog/irem-blogs/2018/09/houston-area-voters-approve-2-5-billion-in-flood-bond)

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By [Ted Thurn](https://blog.irem.org/author/ted-thurn)  September 11, 2018

 On August 25, a year to the day after Hurricane Harvey devastated the Houston region, voters in... 

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