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Stair railings a necessary safety feature
When should stairwell railings be updated? Dennis Parolin, president of Dufferin Iron & Railings, provides insight.
Investing in REITs instead of property
What types of REITs are available in Canada and are they all stable investments? The Real Property Association of Canada's Carolyn Lane weighs in.
Coin-operated versus card-activated machines
What should property managers know about laundry machines? Coinamatic Canada's Susan Reynolds weighs in.
Resurfacing a swimming pool
Is fibreglass a viable option for pool resurfacing? GRC Fibreglass Coatings' owner, Peter Gibson, weighs in.
Forging post-secondary partnerships
What are some effective ways to work with a university or college? The University of Waterloo's housing officer, Glen Weppler, provides his expert opinion.
Fighting money laundering, terrorist financing
What should multi-residential property owners know about the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act? Leo St. Germain, a vice-president in MCAP’s commercial mortgage group, provides his legal expertise.
Rainwater harvesting saves money
Is rainwater harvesting an effective way to reduce water bills and demands on local infrastructure? CMHC's Paula Gasparro weighs in.
Negative online reviews
How damaging are negative online business reviews? John R. Graham of GrahamComm weighs in.
Mobile web versus native app
Would a property management company benefit more from building a mobile website or creating a native app? Yellow Fox Studios' David Trinh weighs in.
Apartment building investment tips
What are some important considerations to make before investing in an apartment building? Commercial Focus Realty's apartment group broker of record, Lorenzo Di Gianfelice, provides his expert advice.
MIC a viable financing option
When should an apartment owner contemplate borrowing from a mortgage investment corporation? First National Financial's apartment finance specialists, Peter Cook and Robert Fleet, provide their expert opinion.
Landlord and tenant communication
How often and in what capacity should a landlord communicate with its tenants? Carissa Drohan, an account manager at Gottarent.com, provides insight.
Pros and cons of using EIFS
What are the benefits and drawbacks of an exterior insulation and finish system? Construction Control's Paul Chisholm explains.
Cleaning and maintaining HVAC systems
What are the standard rules for cleaning and maintaining HVAC systems? The National Air Duct Cleaners Association's executive director, Jodi Araujo, weighs in.
