Property Management Blog

You know that moving can be one of life's biggest stressors - the packing, the paperwork, the unpacking and of course finding the nearest coffee shop. Making your new rental house feel like your home can help alleviate some of this stress and provide a safe-haven for some much needed relaxation. “Everyone has a different sense of wh...

When you’re about to buy an investment house, it’s easy to get excited about its great location, spacious floor plan or beautifully decorated interior. Yet the old saying, “beauty’s only skin deep” can apply to any home, especially if you’re considering an older, previously owned property. Before signin...

There’s no question that renting presents a financial challenge for some millennials. If you’re considering making the leap to renting for the first time, weigh your options carefully by taking these steps. Preparing in advance will make you a happier renter – and lead to long-term savings. Know your credit rating. A...

You meet lots of people in the real estate business—some nice and some not so nice. Learn how to protect yourself at open houses and in the car with this infographic: Get safety tips, handouts and posters from the National Association of REALTORS® and REALTOR® Associations. Top 10 Real Estate Agent Safety Tips ...

Just because you’re a renter doesn’t mean you need to settle for bland, boring décor. You can make more of your space in an inexpensive yet trendy way. Don’t know where to start, don’t worry. Here are ten top home decor trends online real estate expertsHomes.com and ForRent.com uncovered after surveying more...

Despite the troublesome behavior of hoarders, hoarding is a disability. Therefore, those affected are protected under the Fair Housing Act. This can be problematic for property managers. What exactly is hoarding and what causes a person to engage in such behavior? This infographic explores the ins and outs of this condition and what to do...

RealtyTrac VP discusses outlook for first-time homebuyers Last week, housing-data giant RealtyTrac® (www.realtytrac.com) released an analysis of fair market rents and median home prices in more than 500 U.S. counties, which shows that buying is still more affordable than renting in the majority of U.S. housing markets. While this offe...

With the holiday season upon us, rental markets consolidated their substantial price rises over the past year. Zumper recently released the November 2014 rent report for top 10 priciest cities in the U.S. Here are the highlights:  Houston still has lower rental rates; coming in at number 15 on the chart – still slightly...

When it comes to making money in commercial real estate investing, there are many ways to do it but pretty much all of them involve a lot of hard work. This infographic was created to help you understand that there are so many ways to success in real estate as long as you keep trying and never give up. Here's how to make a billion in real...

Years after the housing market crash, one thing is certain: it’s incredibly difficult to qualify for a mortgage, and that fact is significantly holding back the housing market recovery. Thankfully, mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac took notice and, just this week, instituted new lending guidelines that will make mortgages e...