On Episode #34 of IREM today I am joined in studio by Chapter 88 Legislative Chairman John Bentz. Beth Wanless from IREM National headquarters joins us to preview the IREM Leadership & Legislative Summit coming up April 5-9. Also, representative Joe Trillo calls in to tell us why he supported Rep. Nick Matiello for Speaker of the House and why it’ll be a positive change for Property Managers. Plus an Education Committee update with Susan Monaghan. Busy Show!

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On Episode #33 of IREM Today I am joined in studio by John Bentz from Property Advisory Group and Former Mayor of Providence Joe Paolino. Mayor Paolino gives us his thoughts on the state of rental property in Downtown Providence.

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On Episode #32 of IREM Today we talk about things that will make your stress level go up… then will talk about how to bring it back down! North Providence Mayor Charlie Lombardi joins me to talk pension reform and we learn how to de-stress with Chapter Past-President Beverly Courville

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On Episode #31 of IREM Today I am joined in studio by Chapter Past-President Richard Hitt and ProScape President John Pontarelli to talk all things landscaping & curb appeal. Which plants are trendy in 2014 and what is the best time of year to request bids for your landscaping? John has the answers to those questions & more!

In Episode #30 of IREM Today I am joined in studio by IREM Region 1 Vice President Tom Hilditch and Chapter 88 President Tony Natale to discuss Trends in the Condominium world. Also, Having trouble finding ice melt? Harvey Markman from Sanichem explains why there is a shortage in ice melt this year

In Episode #29 of IREM Today I talk about the recent snowstorms with Steve Lawton from JTL Landscaping. Also, Town of Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena joins me to talk about the pension deal and how it might affect local property taxes. Finally, as property manager, what would you do to your property if you hit the Powerball.

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In Episode #28 we talk to Jim Nyberg of Leading Age RI to discuss House Bill 7168 which would require elderly housing facilities to have an equal number of handicapped accessible parking spaces to residents with handicapped placards.

The first LIVE episode of IREM Today! In Episode #27 I am joined by Chapter 88 President Tony Natale and from ARS Restoration Services Rick Perini and Brian McGuire. We get updated on the Chapter 88 Educational calendar and Rick talks us through how to deal with and prevent pipes from bursting on your property during these cold winter months.

In Episode #19 of IREM Today, I am joined by Jason Palermo and Ron Serpa from Picerne and also by Kari Corveno from Bay Management. The 4 of us were part of a group that recently completed our pursuit of the CPM designation. In Part 3 of this 3 Part Series, we describe what writing the Management Plan and taking the CPM Exam is like.

John Bentz is back for a Legislative Update on Episode #26 of IREM Today. We take a look at what IREM National has on their radar for the coming year and talk a little Politics for Election 2014.