Everything Under The Sun: Managing Baltimore's Properties

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Managing Baltimore's Properties

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Whenever you notice, or even live in an apartment complex, you find that there is some sort of management company that runs the show, collects the rent, makes sure the complex is in top condition. That type of service fall under the label of property management, and there are a number of companies that provide that type of service. WPM REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT, based in Owings Mills, MD, has a portfolio of properties that it manages, many of which are multi-family dwellings. WPM also manages some commercial properties, like Mount Vernon Marketplace.

Recently, the company has added two new multi-family residential properties to its management portfolio. Crofton Mews Condominium No. 1, located in Crofton, MD, is comprised of 390 townhouse units, built in 1975. Some of the dwellings have only one level, while others have three. In addition to the homes, the property contains a pond with fountain near the entrance, two playgrounds, dog walking areas, and benches, in an atmosphere that is park-like. The WPM team, Manager Troy Painter and Assistant Kadie McKay-Troutman, took over property management on September 1.

The other property is Jennifer Ridge Homeowners Association, a luxury home community in the Lutherville-Timonium area of Baltimore County. There are 93 homes, of which 77 are large single-family homes and the rest are semi-detached patio homes. The WPM team, Manager Sallie Foster and Assistant Leigh-Anna Brown, took over management on September 1. Previously, the Association had been self-managed.

In addition, the Maintenance & Construction Services Division is the Project Manager for a $600,000 renovation and makeover for the lobby and some amenities areas at Hopkins House, a multi-family high rise property across the street from Johns Hopkins University, just outside of the Roland Park section of Baltimore. Work started in April. New flooring has been installed in the first floor lobby and another restroom was added. The fitness center has been remade, with new flooring and a higher ceiling. There is a new flat-screen television and new equipment also in the fitness room. A new lounge with a kitchen area for residents was also added. The pool area received remodeled bathrooms, a new changing area, along with a new bar and grill area. A new children's play area was also added. Besides managing this project, WPM provided contracting services.

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All of this is just a small part of what the company does, providing improved living for the families it serves and keeping offices and retail buildings functioning at their best.