When determining an apartment's market value, buyers and sellers throw around cap rates leading to unrealistic expectations and undervalued property.

Escalators can be a serious hazard to all users. Care must be taken to prevent injuries, and even deaths.

Networking means more than collecting piles of business cards; it is all about building strategic relationships.

Frozen and burst pipes can cause major damage to residential buildings. But landlords can take simple yet effective steps to prevent damage from occurring.

Implementing a green cleaning strategy means more than buying eco-friendly products. It requires developing a team, a scope and a plan.

While hot water machines typically use more energy, they may be more effective at cleaning and protecting the indoor environment.

The Toronto ice storm this past December left many properties without power for days, leaving tenants and building systems vulnerable to the cold.

Windows impact more than just building aesthetics. Rather, sunshine and views can have a substantial impact on occupants' well-being.

Condo boards must plan ahead and undertake studies to ensure than reserve funds are adequate for future major capital repairs and replacements.

With more Canadians spending time online, it is surprising that more landlords are not ditching cheques for electronic payment processing.

While the winter weather may vary in different cities across Canada, indoor pests remain a problem from coast to coast.

Toronto is looking at banning smoking from public building entrances. But it certainly isn't the first jurisdiction in the country to consider butting out.

When working on winter maintenance and snow removal, managers and workers can take effective steps to prevent undue property damage.

Differences between a building's market value and lending value can have a big impact on buyers.

While conflicts between tenants is expected in multi-res buildings, property managers must deal with condominium disputes before they escalate.

The rise in extreme weather events means that facility managers need to be prepared to deal with everything from floods to ice storms.

Losing a tenant can cost an apartment big bucks. To retain residents, management should work to foster a great living environment.