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Resources, education and tools from MCS to help manage and preserve assets across
the Commercial, Single-Family Rental and Property Preservation industries.

 

Streamlining Student Housing Maintenance: Navigating Turnovers & Seasonal Challenges

Student housing facilities teams face unique maintenance demands, especially during the high-pressure turnover periods of move-outs and move-ins. Add to that the seasonal challenges of summer renovations and winter weatherproofing, and student housing maintenance managers have a lot on their plates. That’s why having a student housing maintenance partner you can trust to manage different types of jobs is so critical.

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3 Critical Best Practices for Managing SFR Evictions

Evictions can be stressful and complex for both landlords and tenants, and they require a clear understanding of legal procedures and timelines. While the eviction process varies by state, a few best practices can make it go more smoothly no matter your location. 

Here’s what’s important to know about handling evictions and how working with a partner with a national network can help streamline the process:

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7 Restaurant Facilities Maintenance Services to Outsource

With the Restaurant Facilities Management Association (RFMA) Annual Conference taking place in Las Vegas this week, all the talk is about solutions for restaurant facilities maintenance. This event brings restaurant facilities maintenance pros together from across the country to meet with vendors, attend educational sessions and network with their peers.

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2025 Housing Market Predictions: A Q&A with Rick Sharga

The mortgage services industry has faced tough headwinds over the last few years, from higher interest rates and home prices to lower inventory levels. But there are dynamics at play—including pent-up demand, potential regulatory changes and a shift toward pre-pandemic levels of delinquency and foreclosure—that could make 2025 an interesting year for the mortgage industry.

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Future in Focus: Building a More Unified MCS for 2025 and Beyond

After another strong year of progress and growth in 2024—including acquiring a company, adding a line of business and doubling the size of our existing business—MCS is poised to take on even more new opportunities and challenges in 2025. 
 
“In 2025 and really for the next two years, I see our trajectory continuing,” says MCS CEO Craig Torrance. “We want to see our business lines continue to drive more customers, more markets, more services, better software and more great people.”
 
As we look ahead to the new year, Torrance shares his thoughts on where MCS is headed and his vision for building on our success.

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