As the cold winds start to whip fiercely and the temperatures become bitterly frigid, we know winter is coming and will be upon us in the very near future. Frozen pipes in Michigan are a common occurrence, especially in commercial buildings with tall, open ceilings that are difficult to heat Read more…
My ex-husband and I ran a high-end landscaping firm that worked with many property management companies. In the summer, it was fairly straightforward, and we did not have many property emergencies. However, in the winter, we had many snow emergencies that interrupted their clients’ business operations. So, our job was Read more…
According to the American Lawyers Quarterly (ALQ), a commercial claim “arises from an obligation to pay for goods sold or leased, services rendered, or monies loaned, for use in the conduct of a business or profession.” ALQ is a directory of law firms specializing in collections, creditors’ rights and bankruptcy. Read more…
Hurricane Sandy was classified as both a hurricane and a superstorm; twelve lives were taken, and more than $36 billion in damage to New Jersey, claiming pounds of sand from the beaches. Most coastal towns suffered beach erosion due to Sandy’s waves. Apparently, some beaches were thirty to forty feet Read more…
It’s certainly been demonstrated time and time again, most notably in recent years, that disaster can and will strike anywhere and at any time. Even for those of us who feel a false sense of security because living in the Midwest and Great Lakes area somehow protects us from disaster. Read more…
Property management is no easy task. In fact, there are many, many tasks you have to be on top of to ensure success because you have not just one, not just two, but an ecosystem of customers to take care of. They are the owners of properties; their tenants, residents, Read more…
The United States has a flood problem. It is now the most common natural disaster in the country, with at least one flood occurring nearly 300 days per year, on average, since 2000, according to an analysis by The Pew Charitable Trusts. It affects more areas too, as floods are Read more…