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Virtual Tours Are a Great Tool For Renters

Virtual Tours Are a Great Tool For Renters

Savvy apartment complex/building owners and agents have embraced digital and technology advances and are engaging prospective renters in a technology and imagery driven experience that checks all of the boxes for today’s apartment hunter. Check out a few of the most common comments renters make when engaging with our virtual apartment tours.

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Is Your HOA Managing a Capital Project?

Is Your HOA Managing a Capital Project?

Capital projects create some of the greatest liability for Homeowners' Associations (HOA).  For this reason, volunteer HOA often contract the services of a professional management firm, as professional insight into equipment and materials lifecycles, budgeting, planning, and funding can be invaluable. Let's review a few of the critical elements of capital projects.

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Is Your Residential Management Company The Right Fit? 5 Signs It Might Be Time To Evaluate

Is Your Residential Management Company The Right Fit? 5 Signs It Might Be Time To Evaluate

As a professional HOA management company, we’ve gathered some insight into why HOA board of directors seek us out and choose to engage our professional management services as a replacement for existing services. Here are the top 5 signs that it may be time for your board of directors to consider partnering with a new professional HOA management company.

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Self-Managed HOA vs. Professional HOA Management

Self-Managed HOA vs. Professional HOA Management

The decision between self-managed and professional HOA management is an important one that should be carefully considered. By evaluating the factors outlined in this article, you can make an informed decision that will benefit your community in the long run.

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Unlocking the Benefits of Professional Residential Property Management

Unlocking the Benefits of Professional Residential Property Management

If you’re a residential property owner, hiring an experienced residential property management team will create value for your properties and their communities and will also aid in implementing efficient management processes to alleviate day-to-day stressors. Learn more about how these services can benefit your residential properties.

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A Guide To Local Hotspots – The Mentholatum

A Guide To Local Hotspots – The Mentholatum

The Mentholatum, located among the City of Buffalo’s West Side neighborhoods, has been an attractive option for apartment seekers for years due to its location within the emerging Niagara Street corridor and proximity to some of the City of Buffalo’s most popular retail, dining and outdoor destinations. Check out a few of our favorites spots here.

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Does A Corporate Unit Make Sense For Your Business Travel?

Does A Corporate Unit Make Sense For Your Business Travel?

For many travelers, corporate units offer a unique mix of benefits, like furniture, fully equipped kitchens, housewares, and linens, making them the best option for extended stays away from home.  Here are a few of the most common benefits.

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Searching For An Apartment – You Need To Ask These 3 Questions

Searching For An Apartment – You Need To Ask These 3 Questions

Just as we see changes in available apartment inventory, we also see movement in the amenities, services, and lease terms that landlords offer prospective tenants. We’ve put together a collection of questions that will help you best evaluate your options and get you started on the right path.

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What is Facilities Management and Property Management?

What is Facilities Management and Property Management?

If you’re wondering if you can benefit from management services, how do you decide if you need a facilities manager, property manager, or both? While each service varies depending on the businesses or owners’ specific needs, consider the value adds and the differences between the two parties outlined here when building your management team.

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Property Managers Ease Impacts of 2023 Office Changes

Property Managers Ease Impacts of 2023 Office Changes

The trends shaping commercial real estate in 2023 are being met with thoughtful solutions by Property Management professionals, the industry, and their partners. Let's review how Property Managers can find value, ensure safety, and engage tenants in a meaningful and productive environment.

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Property Management Common Misconceptions

Property Management Common Misconceptions

Hear responses from our property management professionals to some of the most common questions and concerns we’ve heard in our experience managing facilities, to clear up any misconceptions that may be holding you and your team back from engaging with a property management team to support your work.

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The Lafayette Court Building: New Life for a Historic Building

The Lafayette Court Building: New Life for a Historic Building

With the rise in popularity of downtown office space, an update to the traditional interiors was in order at The Lafayette Court Building, and in 2022-23, major renovations were completed to ensure the future success of the building. Learn about a few of our favorite features of the renovation project.

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Does Your HOA Need Help?

Does Your HOA Need Help?

Homeowners associations (HOA) are an excellent tool used by organized homeowners, typically in condos, co-ops, and neighborhoods. We’ve highlighted the top requests we’ve received from HOA board members to help you decide if you are in need of HOA management professionals to assist with administration, financials, maintenance, and customer service.

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Minimize Maintenance & Repair with These 5 Tips

When it comes to managing retail properties, like convenience stores, service stations, etc., maintenance and repair can be overwhelming. With the help of these five tips, you can tackle maintenance and repair like a pro while minimizing the time, energy, and expenses that often accompany retail property management.

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Why Hiring A Property Manager is the Right (and Smart) Choice

Why Hiring A Property Manager is the Right (and Smart) Choice

Owning property means guaranteeing it's protected at all costs. This means providing proper care and maintenance to all properties, a tedious undertaking when assuming sole responsibility for property management activities. If you are struggling to maintain your real estate investment(s), consider hiring an experienced property manager to handle your operational needs.

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5 Benefits of Having an HOA Manager

5 Benefits of Having an HOA Manager

Ciminelli’s HOA Management services team can assist your board of directors to effectively maintain the community on a day-to-day basis and make informed decisions. When deciding if HOA management is what your board needs, consider these long-term benefits for your community.

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6 Considerations While Apartment Hunting

6 Considerations While Apartment Hunting

Whether you’re an experienced renter, or this is your first time renting, finding the perfect apartment that fits both your lifestyle and budget can be a difficult task. Check out this guide of the top considerations that should make it onto your checklist when searching for an apartment.

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Post-COVID-19: The Future of Office and Work

The ongoing pandemic has forced organizations and employees to adopt new ways of working to keep business running smoothly while minimizing the health risk to employees and clients. Let's explore how leaders are uniquely and creatively reimagining how work will continue in the near future.

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