Honeywell published a white paper titled “Put Your Buildings to Work: A Smart Approach to Better Business Outcomes”.  Based on a study of 487 properties in seven cities, the paper suggests owners, developers and managers think their buildings are smarter than they really are.  It was found that public buildings such as airports, government offices, schools […]

By Marie Hamling When I became a member of The Institute of Real Estate Management, I agreed to abide by its Code of Professional Ethics.  The Member Pledge includes the following: I pledge myself to place honesty, integrity, and industriousness above all else and to pursue my gainful efforts with diligent study and ongoing education […]

A large real estate investor hired me to manage a portfolio of multi-family and commercial properties he owned. During a meeting one day, he told me I was a necessary inconvenience. When I questioned the meaning of his statement, he said he didn’t want to have to pay me to manage his properties, but knew […]