Property Management Blog

Homewatch Program for Vacant Homes

Homewatch ProgramIf you are a homeowner or real estate investor with a property that will sit vacant for a longer period of time, yet don't wish to rent it out, consider our Homewatch program. Sometimes life creates a situation where you have an empty home. Perhaps your paren...

Unexpected Weather Problems for Commercial Buildings

Hail Storms and Commercial HOA BuildingsA sudden hailstorm can cause unexpected problems for commercial buildings, and recently one of the commercial associations we manage experienced this firsthand (yes, there are commercial HOAs). While most people think of hail damage in...

Heating Issues in Winter

Heating Issues in WinterWhen to Call HOA Management vs. Emergency ServicesChicago winters can bring colder temperatures, and with them, an increase in heating-related concerns within HOA or condominium communities. While some issues require immediate emergency response, many othe...

Need Help Evicting A Tenant From Your Property in the Chicago Area?

Help With Evictions in the Chicagoland AreaSelf-managing a rental home in Chicagoland can help owners reach financial goals faster, but it requires time, effort, and a solid understanding of local regulations, especially eviction laws. Evictions in Illinois are governed by the F...

HOA - Board of Directors - Approving Invoices

HOA Board Member How ToView and Approve InvoicesCertain invoices, invoice amounts over a threshold, or even invoice types (roofing, concrete) that are not typical monthly or yearly recurring types can be set for board approval. This keeps us honest and you, as a board member, inf...

HOA Homeowner How To - View and Edit Workorders

HOA Homeowner How ToView and Edit WorkordersEnabling our HOA communities to submit, edit and correspond with our management company is simple. Below you will find a video showing how an owner in an Association can quickly and easily access information about their account and comm...

Association Board Member How To - View Vendor Invoices

Association Board Member How ToView Vendor InvoicesTransparency with HOA/COA Association Members of the Board as well as community homeowners is one of our primary goals. Successful property management is all about trust. Below you will find a video showing how a board member can...

Self-Managed Landlord Tips for Move-In Inspections

Why a Thorough Move-In Inspection Protects Owners and TenantsIn this video we show how the team here at PMI Service Group conducts a property Move-In Inspection prior to a new tenant moving in. If you are a self-managed landlord in the Chicago area and struggling to maintain a pr...

Fall Maintenance Checklist

Fall Maintenance Checklist for Homeowners & AssociationsAs the summer heat gives way to cooler autumn days, September is the perfect time for homeowners and associations to prepare their properties for the colder months ahead. Taking care of some simpler maintenance items now...

Association Walk-Through vs Inspection

Association Walk-Thru vs InspectionIn this video we wanted to talk about how PMI Service Group approaches a typical inspection for an Association. We are heading out to a new Community we manage to conduct a walk through. This walk through will be different than a typical walk-th...