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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.
Code Violation Management
Protecting Servicers from Risk and Unnecessary Fines
Protecting Servicers from Risk and Unnecessary Fines Mortgage servicers face constant pressure to maintain properties in compliance with local codes and ordinances. When violations occur, they can quickly lead to fines, delays and...
Best Practices for Boarding windows in Property Preservation
Properly boarding windows is commonly necessary for securing vacant properties, safeguarding against break-ins and vandalism, and caring for a property that’s been damaged by a natural disaster. Traditionally, plywood has been used for securing vacant...
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...
The MCS Property Preservation Debris Removal Cheat Sheet
Debris removal can mean a day of hard work and a solid payday for property preservation vendors. Here are the essentials to know to make it worth your while. What’s Involved in Property Preservation Debris Removal Providing an estimate: Be sure your...
5 Top Mortgage Services Trends You Need to Know About
The mortgage services industry isn't necessarily known for rapid change, but the companies involved must always be prepared for market shifts. That’s why MCS monitors mortgage services trends and helps our clients understand what to expect. Key...
The Potential Benefits of Generative AI in Facilities Management
Generative artificial intelligence (AI), a type of deep-learning model that creates content using the data it’s trained on, is transforming the future of facilities and how they are designed, operated and maintained. How can AI help your facilities...
Training Asset Preservation Coordinators for Excellence at MCS
MCS’s property preservation customers receive best-in-class service because our incredible Asset Preservation Coordinators (APCs) ensure work requests are processed through our system on schedule while supporting our property preservation partners in...
Your Property Preservation Winterization Checklist
Whether you’re winterizing a dry heat system (think furnaces and vents) or a wet system (like a steam radiator or radiant heat with a hot water boiler), use our property preservation winterization checklist to make sure you don’t skip a step. ...
Better Bidding: 5 Tips to Maximize Your Property Preservation Win Rate
Success in property preservation relies on multiple factors, but effective bidding should be near the top of every vendor’s list. Here are our five key tips for effective bidding to help you maximize your profits for your property preservation work for...
8 Pitfalls Property Preservation Partners Should Avoid
Navigating the property preservation landscape of the mortgage services world can be tricky for inexperienced vendors. But knowing just a few of the common pitfalls of property preservation work can help you stay on a path to success. By avoiding these...