The BT Blog

Welcome to the Blanton Turner blog! We’re here to share stories, tips, and tid bits on property management, new development projects, Seattle happenings, and more.

Real Estate Owner Considering an Office to Residential Conversion

July 16, 2026

Office to Residential Conversion: What Property Owners Need to Know

As office vacancy rates remain elevated across many urban markets, more property owners and developers are evaluating office to residential conversion opportunities as a way to reposition underperforming assets and respond to continued housing demand. For owners considering a conversion, having the right multifamily property management strategy is critical to long-term success.

July 16, 2026

Office to Residential Conversion: What Property Owners Need to Know

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November 14, 2025

Lease-Up Property Management | Expert Strategies for New Developments

In the world of real estate, few phases are as pivotal—or as challenging—as the lease-up. The success of a new property often hinges on its ability to establish brand awareness, attract qualified residents, and achieve stabilized occupancy quickly and efficiently. That’s where lease-up property management comes in.

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September 12, 2025

Property Management Companies in Seattle | A Complete Guide for Owners

Find the best property management company in Seattle with this owners’ guide. Learn what services they offer, how to choose the right one, and why local expertise matters.

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June 20, 2025

Property Management 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Managing Real Estate

Property management is an essential component of successful real estate investment. Whether you’re a landlord managing a single rental unit or a real estate investor with a growing portfolio, understanding the fundamentals of property management can make the difference between profitability and prolonged headaches.

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January 30, 2025

5 Must-Know Tricks for Property Management Marketing Solutions

When it comes to standing out in the world of property management, effective marketing isn’t just an option—it’s essential. At Blanton Turner, we know that reaching the right audience takes more than a cookie-cutter approach.

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February 4, 2022

A Trip to the Windy City

Got back to the office in Seattle yesterday after nearly a week in Chicago with the new 2022 IREM Board of Directors, the folks from IREM HQ and the IREM Leadership Team. Chicago was beautiful … and cold baby!! (just sayin' ...) By any standards, we covered a lot ...

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January 27, 2022

Cruising Altitude of 33,000 Feet & …

When I’m on a flight I can’t help but take in the wonder of altitude. I get to see things that others couldn’t imagine ... and all I have to do is to remember to look up and look out the window. How fortunate are we to get to travel by plane across vast land ...

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January 24, 2022

The Impact of Martin Luther King Jr. …

I’m just completing a trip to Dallas, Texas to visit venues for the 2022 IREM Global Summit. On January 16th, the Sunday before MLK Day, we visited Dealey Plaza, the site of the JFK Assassination … which stirs up a lot of emotions in me relating back to ...

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January 13, 2022

Welcoming 2022 As IREM’s President

IREM began in 1934 with the mission of elevating the real estate management profession, beginning with the cornerstone of adhering to a code of professional ethics. Today, nearly 90 years later, that’s still a cornerstone of what we value. And we’ve ...

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