Mary Lewis
10 year veteran of property management. Mom of three and wishes she had room for more. Ejoys the variety each new day brings. Be a friend, share the chocolate.
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Suggestions to Resolve Battery Issues for Dell XPS M1530My battery would not charge on my Dell XPS M1530 laptop. It would power on but as soon as it was unplugged it would immediately shut down. Determined to find a solution I started to ask some of my tech savvy friends what could be wrong with it.
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Section 42 Tax Credit Lease Up TipsBy choosing the right words when leasing your community you could lease up your community faster.
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Tips to Fit in at the OfficeIt's tough being the new employee. Sometimes trying to find where you fit in with your new coworkers can be tricky. Here are some quick tips on making yourself at home in your new office.
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Four Signs a Renter is Moving OutYou can improve the time it takes to fill a vacant unit if you can only anticipate someone moving out, you just have to know what signs to look for. -
Five Signs Your Boss Dislikes YouThey say it is just business it isn't personal. But what happens when it is in fact personal? How do you know if your boss is having a bad day or just doesn't like you personally? Here are some signs to watch out for.
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Section 42 Homeless Units: Does it Really Help the Homeless?Can Section 42 homeless units really help the homeless overcome their strife? A new beginning in a new apartment can mean the world for a family or individual coming from a homeless shelter. But are they really prepared to rent again. -
Qualities of a Great Apartment Maintenance TechnicianThere is more to apartment maintenance than just knowing how to fix a broken pipe. These are some qualities to look for in a great apartment maintenance technician.
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Resident Move Out Expectations Letter ExampleAn example of what to write to your moving tenants so you are not left with an apartment that does not meet move out expectations.
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Suggestions for an Apartment Move In Walk ThroughBy ensuring new residents know how to properly use their appliances and some minor preventative maintenance they can avoid some headache associated with a new apartment.
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What Your Landlord Expects When You Move OutYou hope to get your security deposit back, but you don't know what your landlord expects when you move. Don't hold your breath waiting for the refund check unless you have done these simple steps.
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Apartment Community: When a Possible Tenant is Separating from or Divorcing Their SpouseClosing techniques vary from prospect to prospect. But what if you are a romantic and hope they don't move in because you want them to work things out with their spouse?
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Four Reasons Why Women Dominate the Property Manager RoleMost property managers in the apartment industry are women. It got me to questioning why do women dominate the property manager role over men.
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Dating a Tenant is a Bad IdeaBefore you think about asking them out or agreeing to a date think about the ramifications should your relationship with your tenant turn sour.
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Leasing Agents and the Importance of Answering the PhoneAll the leasing and customer service training in the world won't get the leads if you don't answer the phone and return missed calls.
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Maintenance for Apartment ManagersKnowing just a few basic maintenance skills will make you a better apartment manager. You might even appreciate your maintenance man even more once you know what they go through every day.
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Lies Applicants Tell to Get the ApartmentApplicants may see this as a harmless lie, but really it can hurt their chances in getting a new place than if they had just been truthful from the start.
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The Jeans that Ate My RearA low carb diet began with the pants that wouldn't fit. It helps to know that all of us have struggled to fit in those jeans at one point in our lives. -
Diamonds Are a Girl's Best FriendA fresh snowfall reveals the tresure of winter.
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Seven Protected Classes of Fair Housing Spelled Out in Layman's TermsThere are strict federal regulations governing our rental practices in the apartment industry. Fair housing guidelines state that we cannot discriminate or refuse housing based on seven federally protected classes.
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Tips to Overcome Shyness as an Apartment Leasing AgentSelling apartments are not just about telling the prospective tenant about the features and benefits to living in your community, you are also selling yourself.
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Why a Section 42 Apartment Community is Good for Your CommunitySimple reasons why you should welcome a Section 42 community into your neighborhood. -
Jazz Up Your Rental Listing on Craigslist by Using PostletsUsing Postlets can give your apartment rental listing a professional appearance on craigslist. It's so easy even the computer illiterate can use them.
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Tears for ElizaA woman's husband is possessed. Eliza is determined to save him from his fate.
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How to Market Your Apartment Community to ChurchesA great marketing letter to get local churches to refer people to your property.
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A Review of Wood Creek Apartments in Fort Wayne, IndianaA review of Wood Creek Apartments in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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Apartments in Fort Wayne, Indiana - Time Corners CrossingA review of a beautiful Fort Wayne apartment community.
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Christmas Gifts to Give Your LandlordGift ideas that won't leave you broke.
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Fort Wayne ApartmentsA southwest Fort Wayne, Indiana apartment community overview. -
Section 42: Full Time Student RuleA description of full time student rule exceptions for section 42 housing.
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Section 42 Applications: What is All the Paperwork For?The application process for section 42 housing can be confusing especially if you do know why its needed.
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How to Save MoneyThree ways to cut your budget
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Section 42: Three Steps to a Quick Move InTaking a section 42 tax credit application can be a nightmare if you don't do it right. These are three easy steps to getting your move in faster.
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Steps to File EvictionsA easy account on how to file evictions for nonpayment of rent.
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Candy ChokeA silly poem about a favorite candy.
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Apartments in Bluffton, IndianaA personal account of a great small town find.
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Haunted Indiana: Marion's I.O.O.F. CemeteryUnexplained events at I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
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What to Look for in a Renter During Tough Economic TimesCredit score doesn't tell all when it comes to qaulified renters.
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Five Mistakes First-Time Renters MakeWays to avoid falling on your butt when you rent your first apartment.