Safety

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Stat of the Week: The Gated-Community Premium

Most renters will pay to live in a gated community. More

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Breaking the Ice: 10 Property Winterization Tips

As winter approaches, this checklist of important preparation measures will keep you ahead of the storm. More

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Burned: Lessons in Fire Safety, Learned the Hard Way

Managers are no strangers to handling devastating blazes: Nationally, 28 percent of all residential fires were reported in multifamily buildings, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. More

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Safety First: Crime Prevention Efforts Pay Dividends

"Crime is our industry's dirty little secret," says Brent Sobol, an apartment owner and crime-prevention consultant. "Everybody’s got it, to some degree, but no one wants to talk about it or admit it." More

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Green = Money … and Safety?

Could a rain garden on the lot of a private building help decrease crime in the neighborhood? More

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Construction Lenders Step Up Competition in Flight to Safety

The construction debt market is heating up, though much of the activity is concentrated on a continued "flight to safety" by financiers. More

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Drain Cover Recall may Delay Pool Season

Eight manufacturers have recalled about one million potentially dangerous pool drain covers, meaning some pools may open late. More

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HUD and CDC Push Healthy Homes Agenda

HUD deputy secretary Sims: “Our homes ought to be a place where we can raise our children without fear of making them sick." More

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Product Studio: Security and Locking Systems

Technology helps multifamily residents take control of their safety. More

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Big Apple Beefs Up Construction Site Safety

The New York City Council passed the final two construction safety bills that complete Mayor Bloomberg's 12-point More

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