Property Management Blog

It is important that parents teach their children that the garage door & openers are not toys. This applies to both their homes as well as those of playmates and relatives. Garage Door Care developed a simple learning tool called D O O R SAFE to help ...

The Home Energy Score is similar to a vehicle’s mile-per-gallon rating. The Score allows homeowners to compare their homes energy performance to other homes nationwide. It also provides you with suggestions for improving the efficiency of your home or rental property. I...

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The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act has not been extended by Congress. What does this mean to you if you are trying to decide between a ‘short sale’ and letting the bank foreclose? The president of our Realtor Board, Heidi Kasama, wrote an article for the Revie...

Have you been thinking of converting all or part of your lawn areas to desert landscaping for a while but haven’t gotten around to it yet? I love the look of a green lawn and I love the way it feels on my feet but to be totally honest with you, I think a beautifully designe...

Have you ever watched Hoarding on A & E television? Do you have a friend or relative that is a Hoarder? Many times the behavior starts as a result of a death of a loved one. Did you know that hoarding is considered a disability and is protected under Fair Housing? It is...

The IRS released the final version of its Tangible Property Repair Regulations. The somewhat business-friendlier and simplified final regulations go into effect for tax years beginning Jan. 1, 2014. These regulations are extremely important. For owners of tangible business ...

Putting your money into a rental property is a wonderful investment, but being a do-it-yourself landlord isn’t for the faint of heart. There are of course pro’s and con’s when it comes to deciding to hire a property manager or taking care of the property yoursel...

Renewal opportunities begin from the moment the tenant steps inside your home. Every day presents new opportunities to win them over for another year. One key way to sweeten the deal is by offering some sort of incentive to entice them to stay. Property renovations are a big in...

This may be your first reaction if your tenant gives notice to vacate with the holiday season approaching. Your first thought may be that no one will rent a property in November, much less December - the holiday month. There is a prevailing belief that the property cannot possibl...