Evolution of SEO With Google Panda

The world of search engine optimization took a significant turn last year…the single largest shift of search engine algorithms in the last three years—combined. The article below does a great job of summarizing these changes.

Evolution of SEO With Google Panda

Your take on the article above? What impact has Google Panda had on your website success? Do you see/measure your website rankings—every 30 days? Do you know your website visibility score…for this month? What percent of your recent website visitors are converting into a contact/lead? What percent of your website visitors are converting into a telephone call?

To learn more about this topic and to read the news, trends and ideas being shared by property management leaders…join the discussion thread below~

Industry Knowledge, SEO & SEM
http://www.linkedin.com/groupAnswers?viewQuestionAndAnswers=&discussionID=92127912&gid=36805&goback=%2Egmp_36805&trk=NUS_DISC_Q-ttle

Your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Patricia McLoughlin

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For the list of the Best 102 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here: http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 11,000,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Based on group size…we’re #377 of 1,219,128 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 30,000+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups.
Posted by Patricia McLoughlin

Join, Property Management Apartment Jobs LinkedIn Group

Looking for a job in the apartment property management industry? Want to stay/be current with open and available positions? Interested in career advice/guidance? The LinkedIn group below posts jobs for those in the property management industry and for industry sales vendors/suppliers.

Please surf the url below and join us.

http://www.linkedin.com/groups?about=&gid=3427347&trk=anet_ug_grppro

We welcome apartment property management professionals who work for companies that own/run/manage rental apartments, REITs, senior housing, student housing, affordable apartments, commercial real estate, industrial real estate, and single-family rental homes/condos.

The goal of this group is to facilitate connections between property management professionals, to help you improve your professional development/skills and to serve as a job/career resource for the property management sector.

This LinkedIn group helps the property management industry and apartment property management professionals collaborate, share, mentor, and strategize when it comes to issues, challenges and opportunities—focused on jobs/careers.

Our LinkedIn groups are growing by 4000+ new leaders every 30 days…because all discussions are carefully moderated, no commercial messages are permitted and spammers are removed—immediately.

Please forward/share the url below with those on your team…so they can learn about all 9 of our property management LinkedIn groups with 30,000+ leaders and our Best 102 Industry Knowledge discussion threads that focus on industry emerging trends/technology, products, services and suppliers/vendors,

http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html

Based on group size…we’re #377 of 1,219,128 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 30,000+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups and an annual reach of 11,000,000+ industry leaders

The Coach…and your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Ernest

 

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For the list of the Best 102 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here: http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 11,000,000+ apartment property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Industry Knowledge, Apartment Property Management Training

Industry Knowledge, Property Management Training

What kind of results are you seeing from your apartment company training programs? Where are you sending your trainers…to sharpen their training skills?

When reviewing a mystery shopping report that was completed for one of your employees…what matters most in the report? What are you most focused on…when reviewing the results? How will this shopping report—impact your team training programs?

Based on the results of your training programs this year—how are you measuring the ROI for this portion of your apartment property management company? Is your corporate training program—helping those on your property management team improve their leasing/sales performance?

Related to apartment property management training…what post, question and/or observation might you add to the discussion thread below—as a property management leader?

Industry Knowledge, Property Management Training

***Please click on the url below and make your post there***

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To the members of our 9 LinkedIn groups…we are the Wikipedia for the apartment property management sector—and we are only as strong as the depth of our 30,000+ property management industry leaders who are sharing their ideas, insight and wisdom on these Industry Knowledge discussion threads.

For the list of the Best 102 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here:

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===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 11,000,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Find a discussion that interests you and make a post, ask a question, jump in and make a contribution. Come join 4200+ PM leaders already posting to our Industry Knowledge discussion threads.

The more you give in your ideas, knowledge and smart-thinking…the more you will get/receive from other PM leaders in exchange.

To see the master list of all Industry Knowledge discussions within this LinkedIn group and all 9 of our property management LinkedIn groups for you to join, you will find them on the url below:

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html

Based on group size…we’re #377 of 1,219,128 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 30,000+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups.

Surf the url below for our CEO Series of free apartment property management educational webcasts related to industry products, services and emerging trends & technology,

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/thoughtleadership.html

The Coach…and your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Ernest

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PowerHour, serving the property management industry since 1988, http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement
Posted by Ernest Oriente

Hire a 14-Year PM Apartment Vendor/Supplier Superstar?

Would you know a property management apartment vendor/supplier sales company that would be interested in the candidate described below? Could you please forward/share this note…to those who you know in the property management vendor/supplier industry who may/might be interested in the candidate below?

This property management apartment vendor/supplier is an accomplished sales executive with a strong background in diverse product management, market research, territory supervision, customer account administration and end-user prospecting (including cold-calling, lead qualification, and generation of new business). This candidate brings 14 years of solid performance with a track record showing of consistently surpassing sales goals and achieving top sales performances among peers. This superstar has excellent presentation, negotiation, closing, and follow-through skills with a strong ability to build an industry presence. Further, this candidate has high initiative and a take charge attitude that produce profitable results. This candidate’s compensation range is 75- 115K+. Interested in the candidate and industry leader above? Please send a note to recruiter@powerhour.com to learn more.

Select Skills

• Strategic Account Acquisition and Management
• New Business Development
• Executive Negotiations and Presentations
• Rapport Development and Maintenance
• Revenue, Profit and Market Share Growth
• Shows Consistent Individual Initiative

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Interested in other property management positions around the country?

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/recruiting.html

And all of our candidates complete our proprietary pre-hire testing—that compares each candidate to a sales benchmark of the very best in the property management industry.

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/assessments.html

Thanks for your help~

Craig Simmons

Craig
VP of PowerHour

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For the list of the Best 102 apartment Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here: http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

***The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 11,000,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Top 10 Affordable Apartment and Housing Lenders

As the sand comes out of the gears in the current economy…always great/positive to see and know that capital and financing for real estate—is available, yes?

Top 10 Affordable Housing Lenders

Your take on the article above? What kind of trends are you seeing…based on your need for apartment property management financing and acquisitions? What can you share about funding you have received in the last 3-6 months?

To learn more about this topic and to read the news, trends and ideas being shared by apartment property management leaders…join the discussion thread below~with 60+ posts.

Industry Knowledge, Multifamily Apartment Capital Financing/Lending
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Your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Patricia McLoughlin

 

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For the list of the Best 102 apartment Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here: http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 11,000,000+ apartment property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Based on group size…we’re #377 of 1,219,128 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 30,000+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups.

Hire a 21-Year Property Management Vendor/Supplier Superstar?

Hire a 21-Year PM Vendor/Supplier Superstar?

Would you know an apartmenet property management vendor/supplier sales company that would be interested in the candidate described below? Could you please forward/share this note…to those who you know in the property management vendor/supplier industry who may/might be interested in the candidate below?

This industry superstar is a dynamic multi housing vendor professional and brings over 21 years of expertise in operations, apartmenet sales/sales management, business development and corporate strategy. This candidate has been successful at all levels and is extremely skilled at closing complex deals that require an analytical approach. This veteran has an unmatched track record of success creating high-growth apartmenet sales in a series of progressively more challenging assignments spanning from acquisition change of control, turn around/rehab markets and new product launches. This candidate has repeated success guiding sizeable, cross-functional sales teams leading the creation and implementation of corporate strategies that drive record-setting sales. As a national speaker/trainer, this industry veteran has an innate ability to motivate teams to achieve sales quotas and goals…and is the type of leader who loves being in the field with the sales teams helping them improve their performance by showing them how to do it. This candidate has built extensive relationship throughout the apartmenet sector and is a known supporter of national, regional and local apartment associations! This candidate’s compensation range is 110- 175K+. Interested in the candidate and industry leader above? Please send a note to recruiter@powerhour.com to learn more.

Select Achievements
• Stabilized revenue losses and have averaged $1500 net gains since Feb. 2011
• Increased page count by 24 while my two competitors have lost a combined 108 pages since Feb.2011
• Reduced 90-day + accounts receivables from 40% to 2% in less than 12 months
• Conducted leasing & resident retention training to management companies throughout market
• Revamped print distribution strategy which enabled market to double lead generation for our clients
• Grew revenue from $100,000 to 3.5 million in the first year
• Grew sales staff from 8 to 26 and implemented satellite offices around the country
• Conducted nationwide “sales blitzes” to educate client/prospect base
• Grew revenue from 14.1million to16.4million, a 116% increase
• Increased profits 227% over budgeted net income

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Interested in other property management positions around the country?

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/recruiting.html

And all of our candidates complete our proprietary pre-hire testing—that compares each candidate to a sales benchmark of the very best in the property management industry.

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/assessments.html

Thanks for your help~

Craig Simmons

Craig
VP of PowerHour

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For the list of the Best 102 apartmenet Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here: http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

***The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 10,000,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Monday Motivation…Industry Knowledge, Renters Insurance

Monday Motivation…Industry Knowledge, Renters Insurance

Thinking about apartmenet renters insurance…do you and your apartmenet property management company make this a mandatory part of renting/leasing at your buildings/properties?

When thinking about the industry apartmenet vendors/suppliers who provide the renter insurance coverage/policies that are needed by your property management residents…what matters most in your working/business relationship with these vendors/suppliers?

What are you most focused on…when reviewing their pricing? Their service and responsiveness?

Related to renters insurance…what post, question and/or observation might you add to the discussion thread below—as a property management leader?

Industry Knowledge, apartmenet Renters Insurance

***Please click on the url below and make your post there***

http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&gid=36805&type=member&item=75686989&qid=5d1f2d93-220c-4577-acfe-efb91cbff870&goback=%2Egmp_36805

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To the members of our 9 LinkedIn groups…we are the Wikipedia for the property management sector—and we are only as strong as the depth of our 30,000+ property management industry leaders who are sharing their ideas, insight and wisdom on these Industry Knowledge discussion threads.

For the list of the Best 102 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here:

http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 11,000,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Find a discussion that interests you and make a post, ask a question, jump in and make a contribution. Come join 4200+ property management leaders already posting to our Industry Knowledge discussion threads.

The more you give in your ideas, knowledge and smart-thinking…the more you will get/receive from other PM leaders in exchange.

To see the master list of all Industry Knowledge discussions within this LinkedIn group and all 9 of our property management LinkedIn groups for you to join, you will find them on the url below:

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html

Based on group size…we’re #377 of 1,219,128 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 30,000+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups with an annual reach of 11,000,000+ industry leaders.

Surf the url below for our CEO Series of free property management educational webcasts related to industry products, services and emerging trends & technology,

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/thoughtleadership.html

The Coach…and your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Ernest

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PowerHour, serving the property management industry since 1988, http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement

Join, Middle East PM Leaders

Join, Middle East PM Leaders

The discussion thread below is for Middle Eastern apartment property management leaders and Middle Eastern industry sales vendors/suppliers.

With the power and clout of the 30,000+ apartment property management leaders from around the world…who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups and the 4000+ new leaders joining our LinkedIn groups every 30 days—the Middle Eastern discussion thread below is about sharing knowledge and learning, with a focus on what’s working and what’s not in the Middle East —related to apartment property management emerging trends, products, services and Middle Eastern industry sales vendors/suppliers.

Industry Knowledge, Middle Eastern PM Leaders

===>>>To get started…please make a post to introduce yourself to other PM leaders in the Middle East, ok?

No questions/posts are too easy…

No questions/posts are too hard…

The more you give in your ideas, knowledge and smart-thinking…the more you will get/receive from other Middle Eastern apartment PM leaders in exchange.

To see the master list of LinkedIn discussion threads for worldwide apartment PM leaders—for those in Australia, Canada, China, Europe, India, Mexico, the Middle East, South Africa, South America and the UK…surf the url below~

Industry Knowledge, Worldwide PM Leaders
http://www.linkedin.com/groupAnswers?viewQuestionAndAnswers=&discussionID=95882965&gid=36805&goback=%2Egmp_36805&trk=NUS_DISC_Q-ttle

Would you like us to add another discussion thread for your specific country/area/region? Would you like to lead/moderate and champion a discussion thread for your specific country/area/region? Please send me a quick note for details plus next steps

Your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Patricia McLoughlin

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For the list of the Best 102 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here: http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

===>>>The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 11,000,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Based on group size…we’re #377 of 1,219,128 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 30,000+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups and an annual reach of 11,000,000+ industry leaders.

CEO Webcast Series – Resident Retention…Retaining Residents In Today’s Market

Focused on resident retention…below is a recent apartment property management webcast you will enjoy…and learn from~

CEO Webcast Series – Resident Retention…Retaining Residents In Today’s Market

This webcast includes 60 minutes of a captivating and informative discussion focused on how to utilize and create tools to retain the new breed of renter in today’s rapidly changing apartment marketplace. This lively discussion takes you from why people are choosing renting versus buying, to using local resources around your community as a method to retain residents and separate yourself from the competition.

Webcast Discussion Highlights

A. Why do people choose to rent?

B. How are today’s renters different from a decade ago?

C. What makes an apartment a home?

D. What drives residents to leave a community and what does that really cost?

E. What converts an apartment project into a community of homes?

To learn more about this topic and to read the news, trends and ideas being shared by apartment PM leaders…join the discussion thread below~with 35+ posts.

Industry Knowledge, Resident Retention
http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&gid=36805&type=member&item=72403789&qid=55ed4c4e-1bcc-4248-a1fc-ee43580eeb6f&goback=%2Egna_36805

Surf the url below for our CEO Series of free property management educational webcasts related to apartment industry products, services and emerging trends & technology,

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/thoughtleadership.html

To see the master list of all Industry Knowledge discussions within this LinkedIn group and all 9 of our property management LinkedIn groups for you to join, you will find them on the url below:

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html

Your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Patricia McLoughlin

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For the list of the Best 102 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here: http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

***The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 11,000,000+ apartment property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Based on group size…we’re #377 of 1,219,128 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 30,000+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups and an annual reach of 11,000,000+ industry leaders.

Join, Mexican PM Leaders

Join, Mexican PM Leaders

The discussion thread below is for Mexican apartment property management leaders and Mexican industry sales vendors/suppliers.

With the power and clout of the 29,700+ apartment property management leaders from around the world…who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups and the 4000+ new leaders joining our LinkedIn groups every 30 days—the Mexican discussion thread below is about sharing knowledge and learning, with a focus on what’s working and what’s not in Mexico—related to property management emerging trends, products, services and Mexican industry sales vendors/suppliers.

Industry Knowledge, Mexican PM Leaders

*****To get started…please make a post to introduce yourself to other PM leaders in Mexico, ok?

No questions/posts are too easy…

No questions/posts are too hard…

The more you give in your ideas, knowledge and smart-thinking…the more you will get/receive from other Mexican PM leaders in exchange.

To see the master list of LinkedIn discussion threads for worldwide apartment PM leaders—for those in Australia, Canada, China, Europe, India, Mexico, the Middle East, South Africa, South America and the UK…surf the url below~

Industry Knowledge, Worldwide PM Leaders
http://www.linkedin.com/groupAnswers?viewQuestionAndAnswers=&discussionID=95882965&gid=36805&goback=%2Egmp_36805&trk=NUS_DISC_Q-ttle

Would you like us to add another discussion thread for your specific country/area/region? Would you like to lead/moderate and champion a discussion thread for your specific country/area/region? Please send me a quick note for details plus next steps

Your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Patricia McLoughlin

 

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For the list of the Best 102 apartment Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here: http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

***The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 10,800,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Based on group size…we’re #385 of 1,203,071 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 29,700+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups and an annual reach of 10,800,000+ industry leaders.

CEO Webcast Series – Fair Housing Laws Are Not All Black & White

With a focus on Fair Housing laws, Nadeen Green, Senior Counsel for For Rent Media Solutions, shares her deep understanding of the Fair Housing laws in the apartment industry and gives an exclusive interview below.

CEO Webcast Series – Fair Housing Laws Are Not All Black & White

This webcast includes 60 minutes of a captivating and informative discussion with Nadeen—who explains how Fair Housing laws will continue to expand and will often be interpreted very broadly in the multifamily housing industry. Nadeen explains what you need to know to stay in compliance with those laws that assure equal apartment housing  opportunity.

Webcast Discussion Highlights

A. What Fair Housing is and isn’t and why it should matter to the CEO of every apartment property management company.

B. Lions and tigers and bears, oh, my! Updated issues related to service animals, who cleans up behind them and how pet lovers are protected.

C. How limited English proficiency issues come into play.

D. Boy Meets Girl. (Or Boy Meets Boy, or Girl Meets Boy, or Girl Meets Girl) Sexual harassment and why it is a Fair  apartment Housing issue.

E. MyFace and SpaceBook. Fair Housing issues related to social media.

The presenter on this webcast…Nadeen Green, has been an attorney since 1979 and is the Senior Counsel for For Rent Media Solutions [http://www.forrent.com ]. For Rent Media Solutions, founded in 1982, is headquartered in Norfolk, Va., and provides multifamily housing solutions for apartment seekers, apartment managers and owners through integrated marketing techniques, including print, multimedia and Internet advertising platforms. Nadeen has taught Fair Housing law to the multifamily housing industry since the Fair Housing Amendments Act went into effect in 1989. Nadeen’s many programs (over 950) have been presented to apartment management companies, state and local apartment associations nationwide. Nadeen has been a guest speaker numerous times for the National Apartment Association and Multi-Housing World annual conferences. Nadeen’s reader-friendly articles on Fair Housing appear regularly in various print and online industry publications.

To learn more about this topic and to read the news, trends and ideas being shared by apartment PM leaders…join the discussion thread below~with 80+ posts.

Industry Knowledge, Fair Housing

Surf the url below for our CEO Series of free property management educational webcasts related to industry products, services and emerging trends & technology,

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/thoughtleadership.html

To see the master list of all Industry Knowledge discussions within this LinkedIn group and all 9 of our property management LinkedIn groups for you to join, you will find them on the url below:

http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html

Your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Patricia McLoughlin

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For the list of the Best 102 apartment Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here: http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

***The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 10,800,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Based on group size…we’re #385 of 1,203,071 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 29,700+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups and an annual reach of 10,800,000+ industry leaders.

Join, Chinese PM Leaders

Join, Chinese PM Leaders

The discussion thread below is for Chinese property management leaders and Chinese industry sales vendors/suppliers.

With the power and clout of the 29,400+ property management leaders from around the world…who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups and the 4000+ new leaders joining our LinkedIn groups every 30 days—the Chinese discussion thread below is about sharing knowledge and learning, with a focus on what’s working and what’s not in China—related to property management emerging trends, products, services and Chinese industry sales vendors/suppliers.

Industry Knowledge, Chinese PM Leaders
http://www.linkedin.com/groupAnswers?viewQuestionAndAnswers=&discussionID=95850750&gid=36805&goback=&trk=NUS_DISC_Q-ttle

* get started…please make a post to introduce yourself to other PM leaders in China, ok?

No questions/posts are too easy…

No questions/posts are too hard…

The more you give in your ideas, knowledge and smart-thinking…the more you will get/receive from other Chinese PM leaders in exchange.

To see the master list of LinkedIn discussion threads for worldwide PM leaders—for those in Australia, Canada, China, Europe, India, Mexico, the Middle East, South Africa, South America and the UK…surf the url below~

Industry Knowledge, Worldwide PM Leaders
http://www.linkedin.com/groupAnswers?viewQuestionAndAnswers=&discussionID=95882965&gid=36805&goback=%2Egmp_36805&trk=NUS_DISC_Q-ttle

Would you like us to add another discussion thread for your specific country/area/region? Would you like to lead/moderate and champion a discussion thread for your specific country/area/region? Please send me a quick note for details plus next steps

Your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Patricia McLoughlin

 

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For the list of the Best 102 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here: http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

* fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 10,700,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Based on group size…we’re #385 of 1,203,071 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 29,400+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups and an annual reach of 10,700,000+ industry leaders.

Is The Euro Zone Crisis Over?

Is The Euro Zone Crisis Over?
http://www.multihousingnews.com/multimedia/economy-watch-podcast-with-dees-stribling-is-the-euro-zone-crisis-over/1004049614.html

Your take on the article above? Your thoughts/insight on this news—based on what you know about real estate and property management in Europe?

To invite other PM leaders in Europe to join this discussion thread—please forward to them the url below:

Industry Knowledge, European PM Leaders
http://www.linkedin.com/groupAnswers?viewQuestionAndAnswers=&discussionID=95878327&gid=36805&goback=&trk=NUS_DISC_Q-ttle

To see the master list of LinkedIn discussion threads for worldwide PM leaders—for those in Australia, Canada, China, Europe, India, Mexico, the Middle East, South Africa, South America and the UK…surf the url below~

http://www.linkedin.com/groupAnswers?viewQuestionAndAnswers=&discussionID=95882965&gid=36805&goback=%2Egmp_36805&trk=NUS_DISC_Q-ttle

The discussion thread above is here to make it easy for worldwide property management leaders and global sales vendors/suppliers to find PM leaders within their related countries and geographical regions

Your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Patricia McLoughlin

 

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For the list of the Best 102 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here: http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

* fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 10,700,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Based on group size…we’re #385 of 1,203,071 worldwide LinkedIn groups with 29,400+ members who are part of our 9 LinkedIn groups and an annual reach of 10,700,000+ industry leaders.

Evolving Mobile Behaviors Raise Stakes For Marketers

Mobile technology and the ability to search/find what you need—no matter where you are…has/is forever changing the platform for property management marketing efforts.

Evolving Mobile Behaviors Raise Stakes For Marketers
http://rismedia.com/2012-01-05/evolving-mobile-behaviors-raise-stakes-for-marketers/

Your take on this article? How are you and your PM team—addressing the rapid shifts with mobile consumers who are in need of rental housing/apartments?

To learn more about this topic and to read the news, trends and ideas being shared by PM leaders…join the discussion thread below~

Industry Knowledge, Mobile Websites
http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&gid=36805&type=member&item=70032636&qid=eaa7a7cc-27b8-4106-98ff-46eb05941771&goback=%2Egmp_36805

Your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Patricia McLoughlin

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For the list of the Best 84 Property Management Industry Knowledge discussions, surf here: http://www.powerhour.com/propertymanagement/linkedingroups.html#ik

***The fastest way to raise your success within our LinkedIn group is to make a post on one of the discussion threads on the url above—that will be seen by 9,000,000+ property management leaders/readers/members over the next 365 days~

Lehman Buys Stake In Archstone

We’ve been following this deal with Archstone since last year…and now—it is done.

Lehman Buys Stake In Archstone
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-lehman-buys-stake-in-archstone-20120123,0,4578.story

Your take on this article and news? Were you surprised that Equity was pushed aside?

To learn more about this topic and to read the news, trends and ideas being shared by PM leaders…join the discussion thread below~with 85+ posts.

Industry Knowledge, REIT Trends & News
http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&gid=36805&type=member&item=71208251&qid=6cea2a08-a6c7-4b00-9b09-34d85b129281&goback=%2Egmp_36805

Your LinkedIn group owner/moderator

Patricia McLoughlin

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Trash To Treasure: Opportunities In Senior Housing Distressed Properties

Interesting to read the article below—about the reality of buying distressed real estate assets, yes? Seems like doing deals…would be getting easier, right?

Trash To Treasure: Opportunities In Senior Housing Distressed Properties
http://seniorhousingnews.com/2012/01/05/trash-to-treasure-opportunities-in-senior-housing-distressed-properties/

Your take on this article? What are you seeing…related to the purchasing of distressed real estate assets—and the ability to get funding/financing?

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Industry Knowledge, Multifamily Capital Financing/Lending
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Apartment Sector Revenue Growth At 5.8 Percent

Seven articles below…all from unique/different news sources—confirming the bright/strong trends for the multifamily rental and property management sector in 2012, yes?

Apartment Sector Revenue Growth At 5.8 Percent
http://www.naahq.org/publications/insider/Pages/nr-USApartmentSector2011RevenueGrowthat58Percent.aspx

Renters Flood The Housing Market, Fewer Buyers
http://www.fox10tv.com/dpp/news/real_estate/the-age-of-the-accidental-landlord

No Danger of Overbuilding In Multifamily Sector Until 2013
http://nreionline.com/news/no_danger_overbuilding_multifamily_01182012/

Rental Market To Hit New Levels In 2012
http://www.cpexecutive.com/property-types/multi-family/marcus-millichap-rental-market-to-hit-new-levels-in-2012/?utm_source=WhatCountsEmail&utm_medium=CPE%20Daily&utm_campaign=CPE%20Daily%20Newsletter

U.S. Apartment Vacancy To Dip To 5 Percent By Year End
http://www.naahq.org/publications/insider/Pages/USApartmentVacancytoDipto5PercentbyYearEnd.aspx#562837

Multihousing Momentum To Remain Strong
http://www.reit.com/Videos/Multihousing-Momentum-to-Remain-Strong.aspx

A Nation of Renters
http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/31/10280438-america-is-becoming-a-nation-of-renters

Your take on the articles above? What are you seeing for trends…in the first quarter of this year? Are you seeing less vacancies? Are you able to drive/increase rents? What are you hearing from your residents…at lease renewal time?

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CEO Webcast Series – Creating Digital Footprints To Market Apartment Communities

The webcast below is focused on search engines, marketing trends, research renters and online platforms. I am certain you will enjoy this webcast…and all that you learn from it—especially when you think your advertising and branding impact on the web.

CEO Webcast Series – Creating Digital Footprints To Market Apartment Communities
http://www.multifamilybiz.com/WebcastArchive/33/Creating_Digital_Footprints_to_Market_Apartment_Communities

This webcast includes 60 minutes of a captivating & informative discussion focused on the steps for apartment communities to increase the power and impact of their digital footprint. This informative discussion focuses on how you can amplify marketing your apartment communities online by using tools that will reduce your marketing cost through building digital footprints plus powerful insight into the amount of research that renters are doing before they are making a moving decision. Listen for a detailed explanation about the Research Renter.

Webcast Discussion Highlights

A. What are digital footprints and how do they create a marketing channel?

B. Why is the online landscape shifting to drive the way we market online?

C. Why is it important for apartment communities to have a digital footprint?

D. How can you create and maintain digital footprints at little to no cost?

E. How are platforms making a difference in building digital footprints?

F. What is trending in online marketing for apartment communities?

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Industry Knowledge, PowerHour PM Webcasts Since 1995
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Industry Knowledge, SEO & SEM
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Multifamily Technology Pioneer Buys CallSource Unit

I have followed the rise and success of CallSource over the last 20+ years…so I read the news below with a high level of interest.

Multifamily Technology Pioneer Buys CallSource Unit
http://www.multifamilybiz.com/News/3801/Multifamily_Technology_Pioneer_Buys_CallSource_Unit

Your take on this article? Have you read about Mike Mueller and his recent sale of VaultWare—and years ago…the sale of AllApartments/SpringStreet—to Homestore?

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Study Proves Affordable Housing Residents Are Online

Love the survey below—just completed by 365 Connect…especially the part about 631 leases that were renewed and a 43% percent increase in prospect leads and online applications completed.

Study Proves Affordable Housing Residents Are Online
http://www.multifamilybiz.com/News/3808/Study_Proves_Affordable_Housing_Residents_Are_Online

Your take on the survey results shared in this article? Your observations related to how this website portal is meeting the needs of the Housing Agencies—tied to the providing of resident services and educational content?

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Industry Knowledge, Affordable Housing
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