The Property Management Blog

Survey Results: How Are Property Managers Using Technology?

Posted By: Chris Thorman December 16, 2009 at 5:47 pm | 12 Comments

Last week, Software Advice set out to learn about the state of technology among property managers and how they are using property management software. Thanks to the 70 of you who responded to our survey, we gathered interesting information on social media use, business growth, lead tracking, and other areas.

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Survey: How are Property Managers Using Technology?

Posted By: Chris Thorman December 1, 2009 at 4:03 pm | 3 Comments

Since Software Advice launched our property management software buyer’s guide in early 2009, we’ve talked with over one thousand people during their search for property management software.

This week, we’re moving from the anecdotal to the empirical with our Property Management Technology Survey.

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Own to Rent: Breaking Down Fannie Mae’s Deed for Lease Program

Posted By: Chris Thorman November 16, 2009 at 4:53 pm | 19 Comments

The Federal National Mortgage Association, more commonly known as Fannie Mae, recently announced a new program designed to keep mortgage-challenged borrowers in their homes. The Deed for Lease (D4L) program allows qualified borrowers to relinquish the deed to their property and rent their home at the market rate for 12 months.

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Six Ways Software Can Help Property Managers

Posted By: Chris Thorman October 14, 2009 at 11:40 am | 8 Comments

If you’re like most property managers, your work day is stuck in the 20th century. Rent checks are collected through a metal drop box. Brochures sit idly by outside of your office. Your web site consists of one page with a phone number, e-mail address and a few photos. Enough paperwork is collecting in your office to create a fire hazard.

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