What's in Store for 2014?

What will be the top property management trends for 2014? Experts are predicting a focus on sustainability and technology -- as well as the evolution of property managers into asset managers.

Read to see what's in store for property managers in 2014.

Small Business Report Uptick in Hiring

U.S. small businesses hired the most workers in nearly eight years last month, signaling an improving economy and labor market. According to The National Federation of Independent Business, small business owners added an estimated 0.24 workers per firm last month, the biggest increase since 2006.

Read more about improving job market.

Las Vegas Housing Market Ends on a High Note

Las Vegas

Last year was a good one for Las Vegas, where the housing market ended 2013 the way it began - with healthy price gains. In fact, builder confidence in Las Vegas is back to 2008 levels. Builder Online Report

According to the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors, the median price for existing condos and townhomes was up 26.3 percent for the year. Still, there's fresh evidence that prices are stabilizing in Sin City, with slower, steadier gains projected for 2014.

Phoenix to Continue Robust Growth in 2014

Phoenix

Analysts at the Homebuying Institute anticipate good times ahead for the Phoenix housing market - with home prices projected to soar there by as much as 20 percent in 2014.

Read why Phoenix will continue to gain momentum as a top performing metro market.

California Dreamin'

California

California's housing market is sizzling hot too, thanks in part to its enduring allure as an ideal spot to live. In fact, California's population increased by more than 330,000 people in the last fiscal year - its biggest growth spurt in a decade, according to California Department of Finance.

Read about growth in the Golden State.

Sunrise Expands Las Vegas Portfolio

Sunrise News

Continuing to expand its Las Vegas presence, Sunrise has taken over Tamarus Village, an 87-unit apartment community centrally located near the Las Vegas strip. Sunrise will handle day-to-day operations for the property, which features a pool, as well as amenities such as patio/balconies, breakfast bars and more.

Specializing in the management of residential real estate, Sunrise Management, AMO®, oversees a portfolio of 187 properties and 11,000 units throughout the West, primarily focusing on conventional housing, senior living, affordable housing and acquisitions.

Known for creating quality, profitable investments while providing top-notch customer service, Sunrise is a respected industry leader - and has delivered a comprehensive range of services for private and institutional clients since 1978. The company is headquartered in San Diego, with regional offices in Phoenix, Las Vegas and Sacramento.

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