Blog Posts
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Safety and Security Tips for Commercial Properties
According to Murphy’s Law, “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.” And commercial properties are especially susceptible to this adage. Commercial properties host hundreds (or even thousands) of customers...
Today’s Digital Customer Base
Before the internet, if you needed to get in touch with your property manager, you picked up the phone or marched down to the front desk in person. Obviously, all of that has changed for today’s renters and...
Association University
Julia Child once said, “You’ll never learn everything about anything, especially something you love.” The famed chef was speaking about cooking. But the same could be said about the field of...
Multifamily Real Estate as Investment: A Client Perspective on 2018
Mark M. Caplan We recently sat down with Mark Caplan, WPM Real Estate Management’s Chairman – who is also an investor in multifamily real estate and is a large client of the firm...
What is the Purpose of a Reserve Study?
A HOA/Condo board runs its finances in much the same manner as you probably do for your own family: a checking account funds the ongoing, predicted monthly expenses, while a savings account covers unexpected expenses or future...
10 Things to Think About Before A Long Vacation
Whether you spend a lot or a little on vacation, the last thing you want on your return is to be greeted with a costly repair problem. Even a simple mistake, if left unchecked, can lead to major repairs. That’s...
James Dahlgren, Jr. Selected for Maryland Daily Record’s VIP List
WPM Real Estate Management is pleased to announce that our own Vice President and Director of Business Development James “Jim” Dahlgren, Jr. has been selected as a winner for Maryland Daily...
“Summerizing” Your HVAC Unit
When the hot, humid air rolls in each summer, can your HVAC unit handle the heat and keep you cool? What many homeowners and property managers do not realize is that their air conditioner may not actually be operating...
6 Tips for Pool Safety This Summer
Swimming pools are an enjoyable amenity for apartment communities, condominium associations and homeowner associations alike. However, if not managed and maintained carefully, they can pose great liability. Follow these...
Responsibilities of Managers, Tenants, and Owners in a Commercial Condominium
In a Commercial Condominium setting, managers, tenants and owners have unique responsibilities to one another and to the property. Tenant responsibilities are the simplest. It’s their responsibility to maintain...