Preparing Your Property for the 2024 Hurricane Season
As we approach the 2024 hurricane season, forecasts predict an above-normal level of activity across the Mid-Atlantic (click here for the full NOAA report). This means more storms, stronger winds, and an increased risk of damage to properties. While these predictions might seem daunting, proactive planning can significantly reduce the impact on your property and […]
Safeguard Your Property: Essential Flood Prevention and Maintenance Tips
As spring progresses, property and facility managers in the Mid-Atlantic region are bracing for, and in some cases already experiencing, the East Coast’s rainy season with a focus on flood prevention. In 2022 and 2023, this area experienced above-average rainfall during the spring months, leading to significant challenges in property maintenance and flood prevention. With […]
What Are Some Common Signs of Mold?
When water damage occurs, it often leaves some telltale signs. However, with multifamily dwellings, those red flags can be a bit harder to spot. Property managers aren’t in the space full-time, so common signs of mold in an apartment—especially in carpets, which may be covered by tenants’ furniture and belongings—may be missed. That can lead […]
Steps to Take If Your Home Floods From a Spring Thaw
Flooding due to weather doesn’t just happen in hurricane-prone areas or during spring rains. Here in the mid-Atlantic region, melting snow can cause big problems. Snowmelt flooding occurs when the temperature rises above the freezing point and the snow on the ground begins to thaw. Did you know that, on average, 10 inches of snow […]
