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[What Successful Property Managers look for when hiring new employees](http://members.propertymanagers.50interviews.com/what-successful-property-managers-look-for-when-hiring-new-employees/)
by Michael Levy on July 13, 2010
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[](http://members.propertymanagers.50interviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/BookcoverV1smallimage111.png) Matt Middel (Middel Realty) said “Employees should have integrity, critical thinking skills, and excellent interaction skills. They need to be quick-witted because they are going to get phone calls from people who are absolutely belligerent. They have to have a sense of humor, but still be able to remind people of our policies.”
Susan Albern (Rocky Mountain Property Management) said “We want a positive attitude and
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[Best Places to Live – Money’s list of America’s best small cities](http://members.propertymanagers.50interviews.com/best-places-to-live-moneys-list-of-americas-best-small-cities/)
by Michael Levy on July 12, 2010
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[](http://members.propertymanagers.50interviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/USAMap.png) 1. Eden Prairie, MN
2. Columbia/Ellicott City, MD
3. Newton, MA
4. Bellevue, WA
5. McKinney, TX
6. Fort Collins, CO
7. Overland Park, KS
8. Fishers, IN
9. Ames, IA
10. Rogers, AR
To read the full article, click here: [CNNMoney.com](http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2010/top100/)
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[Landlord Series #2 : Automatic Garage Doors – repairs & remote controls](http://members.propertymanagers.50interviews.com/landlord-series-2-automatic-garage-doors-repairs-remote-controls/)
by Michael Levy on July 11, 2010
in [General](http://members.propertymanagers.50interviews.com/category/blog-posts/property-management-tips/general/), [PROPERTY MGMT TIPS](http://members.propertymanagers.50interviews.com/category/blog-posts/property-management-tips/)
[](http://members.propertymanagers.50interviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/HOAphoto1.jpg) This week was the week of broken garage door mechanisms and broken garage door remotes. I tried to reach my “Garage Door Repair Guy” but all the phone numbers were disconnected and no longer in service. Could he have gone out of business? Bummer! So I contacted a half dozen of my property management friends to see who they use – and after some phone calls / research I identified a great guy who hopefully will become my NEW “Garage Door Repair Guy”. He was about 1/3 less expensive than all the other ones and came with high recommendations.
I also needed to get some new / replacement garage door remote controls and found a great website with great prices and fast shipping: http://www.usdoorcontrol.com — check it out!
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[Most Affordable Popular Retirement Locations](http://members.propertymanagers.50interviews.com/most-affordable-popular-retirement-locations/)
by Michael Levy on July 10, 2010
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[](http://members.propertymanagers.50interviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/100DollarBills.jpg) The real estate downturn has turned some very popular retirement destinations into bargains. Here are 10 retirement havens where homes are most affordable:
1. Bend, Ore.
2. Napa, Calif.
3. Fort Meyers, Fla.
4. Fayetteville, Ark.
5. Las Vegas
6. Sante Fe, N.M.
7. Punta Gorda, Fla.
8. Phoenix
9. Santa Cruz, Calif.
10. Burlington, Vt.
To read the full article, click here: [Realtor Mag](http://www.realtor.org/RMODaily.nsf/pages/News2010070802?OpenDocument)
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[Apartment Vacancy Rates decline slightly](http://members.propertymanagers.50interviews.com/apartment-vacancy-rates-decline-slightly/)
by Michael Levy on July 10, 2010
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[](http://members.propertymanagers.50interviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Advertising.jpg) The national apartment vacancy rate stood at 7.8% at the end of June. That was down from the 8% vacancy rate during the first quarter, which was the highest vacancy rate in 30 years.
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[Mortgage Rates Hit Another Record Low](http://members.propertymanagers.50interviews.com/mortgage-rates-hit-another-record-low-2/)
by Michael Levy on July 10, 2010
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[](http://members.propertymanagers.50interviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/MoneyMattersPHOTO2.jpg) The average interest on a 30-year fixed mortgage dipped to a new record low of 4.57% this week — down from 4.58% a week ago.
To read the full article, click here: [Realtor Mag](http://www.realtor.org/RMODaily.nsf/pages/News2010070902?OpenDocument)
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[Home Buyer Tax Credit Deadline Extended](http://members.propertymanagers.50interviews.com/home-buyer-tax-credit-deadline-extended/)
by Michael Levy on July 9, 2010
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[](http://members.propertymanagers.50interviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/ForSalePhoto.jpg) The home buyer tax credit now has an extended closing deadline, thanks to Congress. The new deadline is set for September 30, 2010.
To read the full article, click here: [Realty Times](http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20100705_extended.htm)
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[Utah, Hawaii, Wyoming, Colorado top list of happiest states in America](http://members.propertymanagers.50interviews.com/utah-hawaii-wyoming-colorado-top-list-of-happiest-states-in-america/)
by Michael Levy on July 7, 2010
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[](http://members.propertymanagers.50interviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/FamilywithPCPHOTO.jpg) Utah, Hawaii, Wyoming, Colorado and Minnesota top the list of happiest states in the nation. The happiest states are, on average, wealthier and able to provide a better infrastructure for their residents.
Here are the top 10 states:
1. Utah
2. Hawaii
3. Wyoming
4. Colorado
5. Minnesota
6. Maryland
7. Washington
8. Massachusetts
9. California
10. Arizona
To read the full article, click here: [Live Science](http://www.livescience.com/culture/091110-happy-states.html)
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[30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates Still at 4.25% = all-time record low!](http://members.propertymanagers.50interviews.com/30-year-fixed-mortgage-rates-still-at-4-25-all-time-record-low/)
by Michael Levy on July 7, 2010
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[](http://members.propertymanagers.50interviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/MoneyMattersPHOTO1.jpg) 30-year fixed mortgage rates are still at 4.25% for well-qualified borrowers paying 1 point origination, and 15-year financing is available at 3.75%. Both interest rates are at all-time record lows.
To read the full article, click here: [Realty Times](http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20100707_rateupdate.htm)
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[U.S. Office Vacancy Rate at 17 year high](http://members.propertymanagers.50interviews.com/u-s-office-vacancy-rate-at-17-year-high/)
July 6, 2010
The Office Vacancy Rate rose to 17.4% in Q1 2010, up from a revised 17.3% in Q1 (revised up from 17.2%), and up from 16.0% in Q2 2009. The peak following the previous recession was 16.9%.
To read the full article, click here: Calculated Risk
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