IREM Today – I am joined by John Byrne, CPM and Jason Palermo, CPM to talk about REAC Inspections. In Part 1 of this 3 part series we discuss getting the call from HUD, how to schedule the REAC Inspection and what to do from that point.

On Episode #45 of IREM Today, I am joined in studio by Jack Bentz of Property Advisory Group. Paul Fresina and Laura Honis from Paint Care are in studio as well to talk about the new fee when you purchase paint at a local retailer and how it is used to help fund paint recycling. We also talk to Victor DaSilva, owner of the burned down Sagres Restaurant in Fall River. Victor tells about the challenges of rebuilding after such a devastating loss. Jean Johnson from The House of Hope calls in as well to tell us about how they are helping the homelss. Busy Show!

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On Episode #44 of IREM Today, Dan MacGowan of WPRI Channel 12 calls in to recap the Republican debate for Governor. Also, Bob Martin, President of the Rhode Island Association of Realtors, calls in to fill us in on proposed legislation that would force anyone selling a home to remove their cesspool

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On Episode #43 of IREM Today Dan MacGowan of WPRI Channel 12 calls in to recap the Democrat debate for Governor. Dan also fills us in on a Providence City Council proposal to lower property tax rates on rental properties.

On Episode #42 of IREM Today I am joined in studio by Dave Dansereau and Brian Maguire from ARS Restoration Services to talk about Summer grilling and fire safety. Also, WPRI’s Ted Nesi calls in to talk about the latest WPRI/ProJo poll

On Episode #41 I am joined in studio by Attorney John Dineen as we discuss Reasonable Accommodations as it relates to pets and assistance animals. What can you do as a landlord if your tenant says they want a pet but you have a “no pet” policy?

On Episode #40 of IREM Today I am joined in studio by Jay Lanargan from Farland Corp to talk about the best way to make sure you have proper drainage systems on your property. Then Mike Deffley from 1-800-WATER-DAMAGE calls in to talk about why it’s important to make sure your buildings ducts are kept clean.

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On Episode #39 of IREM Today I am joined in studio by Jack Bentz from PAG and Republican Candidate for Governor Ken Block. We discuss the economy in Rhode Island and how to turn the State around. Ken also learns about the proposal to tax management fees.

On Episode #38 of IREM Today I am joined in studio by Chapter 88 President Tony Natale. We have a discussion with Robin Lewis, Author of the book “The New Rules of Retail” about the future of shopping malls and trends in shopping.

On Episode #37 of IREM Today I recap the Economic Forecast meeting we held on April 16 with Providence Mayor Angel Taveras. Also, Golf Committee Chair Bob Cuttle gives us an update on the 2014 Golf Tournament and his brilliant idea for new contests at each hole!