CKR'S MULTI-FAMILY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT BLOG

Read the latest news and updates from the experts at CKR Property Management. Below you can find information about trends regarding the industry, as well as success stories and general updates about one of the top rental property management companies in Houston, TX. For further information or questions, please contact a member of the CKR team today.

A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats: Women In The Workplace

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Apr 28

A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats: Women In The Workplace

Texas Multi-Family Housing Q&A with Caroline Kane and Kerry Ream Caroline: I am fiercely dedicated to my success. That is the difference....

The Negative Impacts of Too Much Regulation

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Apr 9

The Negative Impacts of Too Much Regulation

The Texas Multi-Family Housing Q&A with Caroline Kane and Kerry Ream Every extra dollar that a commercial property owner has to pay...

How Does Community Help Us Weather The Storm?

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Mar 12

How Does Community Help Us Weather The Storm?

Texas Multi-Family Housing Q&A with Caroline Kane and Kerry Ream Texas recently weathered a storm of historic proportions. The low...

What is Houston’s Unique Link Between Commercial Development And Multi-Family Housing?

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Feb 24

What is Houston’s Unique Link Between Commercial Development And Multi-Family Housing?

Texas Multi-Family Housing Q&A with Caroline and Kerry Caroline Kane: An article earlier this month in The Dallas Morning News outlined...

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Dec 31, 2020

How Much Does Walkability Matter?

Texas Multi-Family Housing Q&A with Caroline and Kerry Caroline Kane: A thousand times, yes. In the multi-family housing market,...

How To Build Community In Your Communities: How It Matters?

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Dec 12, 2020

How To Build Community In Your Communities: How It Matters?

Texas Multi-Family Housing Q&A with Caroline and Kerry Caroline Kane: Community, when it comes down to it, is the real first responder...

COVID-19 Employee & Resident Safety: How does this affect your bottom line?

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Nov 30, 2020

COVID-19 Employee & Resident Safety: How does this affect your bottom line?

Texas Multi-Family Property Q&A with Caroline and Kerry From Caroline Kane: Multi-family housing in the new reality of the COVID-19...

How Do You Keep Up With Texas Eviction Law Changes?

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Nov 20, 2020

How Do You Keep Up With Texas Eviction Law Changes?

Hear from the experts in multi-family housing on this latest question facing countless property management companies across the state:...

Ensuring Your Community’s Mailbox Security

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Sep 25, 2020

Ensuring Your Community’s Mailbox Security

The Houston area has recently seen some high-profile mailbox security challenges. Plus, as the pandemic continues, more and more...

Wells Fargo Study Shows Economic Mobility Could Be on the Upswing in Texas

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Aug 29, 2020

Wells Fargo Study Shows Economic Mobility Could Be on the Upswing in Texas

An August 12, 2020 Wells Fargo Macro Economics & Strategy Global Mobility Report indicates an increase in economic mobility in some areas...

Positive Changes to Property Management Resulting from the Pandemic

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May 29, 2020

Positive Changes to Property Management Resulting from the Pandemic

As multifamily property managers have taken precautions in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, some of those changes may be here to stay....

New Economic Reports Detail COVID-19 Impact on Greater Houston Area

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Apr 27, 2020

New Economic Reports Detail COVID-19 Impact on Greater Houston Area

As global economies begin to assess the fallout of the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, new reports from Yardi Matrix and the Greater Houston...

February Economic Reports Highlight Effect of Global Events on Houston’s Economy

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Mar 2, 2020

February Economic Reports Highlight Effect of Global Events on Houston’s Economy

The latest February Economy at a Glance published by the Greater Houston Partnership highlights global events and trade deals and their...

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Jan 28, 2020

CKR Property Management’s CEO Featured in National Real Estate Investor

Earlier this month, CKR Property Management CEO Caroline Kane recently had a contributed article featured in National Real Estate...

Looking Ahead at Greater Houston Economic Projections for 2020

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Dec 27, 2019

Looking Ahead at Greater Houston Economic Projections for 2020

Throughout the past year, CKR has highlighted the ongoing economic reports to identify trends in the Greater Houston multifamily real...

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Dec 10, 2019

CKR Property Management's CEO Featured In Redfin's Recent Blog on Leasing

In today's Redfin blog titled, "What You Need to Know Before Signing Your First Lease," CKR Property Management's CEO Caroline Kane was...

November Economic Reports Highlight Houston’s Resilient Economy and Steady Growth

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Nov 12, 2019

November Economic Reports Highlight Houston’s Resilient Economy and Steady Growth

The latest November Economy at a Glance published by the Greater Houston Partnership highlights the region’s continued growth both...

Latest Economic Reports for Greater Houston Point to More Jobs and Low Rent

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Oct 17, 2019

Latest Economic Reports for Greater Houston Point to More Jobs and Low Rent

The latest monthly economic update for Greater Houston continues to highlight the region’s affordability and opportunity for multifamily...

New Texas Laws Impact Multifamily Housing Market

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Sep 13, 2019

New Texas Laws Impact Multifamily Housing Market

Every two years, the Texas Legislature meets for five months to set a two-year budget and pass new laws. Once passed, those laws usually...

A Look at the September Houston Economy – Key Takeaways

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Sep 9, 2019

A Look at the September Houston Economy – Key Takeaways

Each year, the Greater Houston Partnership publishes an updated list of Houston Facts. The annual publication takes a much deeper dive...

Clearly Articulating Your Short-Term Rental Policies & Understanding Local Regulations

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Aug 13, 2019

Clearly Articulating Your Short-Term Rental Policies & Understanding Local Regulations

Short-term rental platforms like Airbnb and VRBO have recently exploded in popularity as travelers are looking to rent out rooms or homes...

Checking in on the Houston Area Economy in July - Key Takeaways

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Jul 12, 2019

Checking in on the Houston Area Economy in July - Key Takeaways

July is in full-swing and the latest economic reports for Greater Houston are now available. Economic reports for Houston in July include...

Fourth of July Firework Safety Tips for Greater Houston Multifamily Properties

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Jul 2, 2019

Fourth of July Firework Safety Tips for Greater Houston Multifamily Properties

Fireworks are synonymous with the celebration of Independence Day. Whether your apartment community is inside city limits or in an...

A Look at the Greater Houston Partnership's June Economic Report - Key Takeaways

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Jun 25, 2019

A Look at the Greater Houston Partnership's June Economic Report - Key Takeaways

Each month, the Greater Houston Partnership publishes a report highlighting the area’s key numbers in trade, job creation, and population...

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