Blog Posts
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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...
Building Smarter Buildings
The day to day demands of a property manager’s job are many: Nancy is cold again! Quick, go fix that heater! The toilet is stopped in the accounting department! Oh no! Gotta check that...
Dealing with Delinquencies
Have you heard the phrase, “many hands make light work?” That adage also applies to your Association. When all Owners carry their share of the financial responsibility by paying their Association fees on...
Student Housing: 12 Months of Rent for 10 Months of Occupancy
Why do student housing units usually require college students to sign a 12-month lease, when students will only occupy the unit for the 10-month academic school year? WPM Regional Property Manager Karen Houston...
Invest in Your Roof
One of the most important activities property managers and maintenance superintendents can perform to protect commercial and large residential facilities is a regular and thorough inspection of their...