Solutions to property management challenges.

You did everything right when you bought your second home. You researched for months before deciding on the perfect location for you and your family. You engaged a local realtor and flew out to see the listings in person, and you made sure everything was in perfect condition, from the weatherproofed roof and windows to the steps leading down to the private beach.  You also wasted in no time in finding a property manager. You collected references for companies  in the area and interviewed your prospects in person to ensure that they maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.  You checked to see if they belonged to trade or professional associations and whether any complaints had been filed against them with the state agency that oversees real estate, and you were satisfied on both counts.   For a few years,…

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It goes without saying that a property manager must be able to juggle several tasks – and people – at once.

The concept of the American Dream has evolved dramatically since writer James Truslow Adams first coined the phrase in 1931. He wisely defined it in a broad sense, referring to a place where there was opportunity for a better life for everyone “according to abilities or achievement.” At the time home ownership was out of reach for all but the well-to-do, yet by the end of WWII fourteen years later it had become the goal of nearly every American.     Today, owning a primary residence is commonplace, even expected, and many consider owning a second home as a symbol of having attained “The Dream.” However, as the popular saying goes, “Just because you can doesn’t mean you should.”  Owning a home arguably involves as many headaches as joys, so it stands to reason that you will need the help…

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Solutions that empower people to be stewards of their lives and legacies.

Entrepreneur, author and thought leader Jim Rohm once said, “Time is more valuable than money. You can get more money, but you cannot get more time.”   These are wise words, and technically true. However, while we cannot “get” more time, we can “make” more of it with the right guidance. At EstateSpace, we are passionate about providing people with cutting edge digital tools that streamline daily tasks and enable them to live and work with more joy and efficiency.   Recently, EstateSpace was named a finalist for the Family Wealth Report Awards.  To be recognized for one’s work, especially work they are so passionate about, is the highest honor. In this case, it also reaffirms the need for solutions that empower people to be stewards of their lives, assets, and legacies. We know we are measured by our…

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