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Unveiling Hidden Dangers: The Fire Risks Lurking in Your Dryer and Bathroom Vents

Understanding fire risks and hazards associated with cleaning dryer and bathroom vents may not be at the top of your to-do list, but neglecting these often-overlooked areas can pose significant fire risks and hazards to your housing organization. 

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How U.S. Veterans Have Helped Shape Affordable Housing

HAI Group is the proud, leading sponsor of the Public and Affordable Housing Research Corporation (PAHRC), a nonprofit that researches the impact that affordable homes bring to families and communities. In this guest blog, Cate Asp, PAHRC’s Research Analyst, dives into the historical issue of veteran housing needs; how those needs have contributed to the evolution of affordable housing; and what is being done for veterans today.

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Preparing for Winter Storms: Protecting Your Properties, Employees, and Residents

Winter storms can bring a host of challenges, including snow and ice accumulation, high winds, and frigid temperatures. These weather events can last for hours or even days, leading to power outages and communication disruptions. To ensure the safety of your properties, employees, and residents, it's crucial to be well-prepared.

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HAI Group Receives Positive Outlook from AM Best: A Testament to Excellence

In a testament to its unwavering commitment to excellence and sound financial practices, HAI Group's Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of 'A' and Issuer Credit Rating (ICR) of 'a+' were reaffirmed by the global credit rating agency AM Best. Simultaneously, the company's outlook was increased from "stable" to "positive."

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11 Bed Bug Myths Debunked

Bed bug infestations can be tricky to handle, but you may be doing more work than you need to. We asked Jeffrey White, an entomologist and bed bug expert—White has invested hundreds of hours treating affordable housing complexes for bed bugs, advising other pest-control professionals about these critters, and lecturing public housing organizations around the globe—to give us the latest research-backed tips for tackling bed bugs in multifamily housing. Read on to see if you can separate bed bug fact from fiction, or whether it may be time to update your pest-control procedures.

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