Spring is finally here, and it's time for tenants to start thinking about spring maintenance. As the weather warms up and the snow melts away, it's important to ensure that your rental property is in good condition and ready for the new season. Here are some tips for tenants to help get your rental property in tip-top shape this s...

Why is it one of the first words we learn to say quickly is "no?" Then, why is it so hard for people to accept when someone says "no?" Whether an owner finds it difficult or not, there are times to say "no" to a prospective tenant.Most property owners or managers rent to applicants based on credit, income, an...

The market has leveled off and there certainly are some buying opportunities coming up. Even within our owner database, we will help owners sell properties when ready and those may be opportunities for you too as we will let you know about them prior to going on the market.Markets periodically change. Sometimes it is a buyer's market,...

The end of December is traditionally the time when people make plans for the New Year and make their resolutions. While it is true that many people forget their resolutions as the year progresses, here are twelve resolutions that would ensure the success of any investment at any time of the year.1 - Review property insurance yearly This r...

We talk about the fact that when you own a rental property, you now own a business. The home is your product, your tenant is your client. You’ve got to keep accurate records, manage expenses and keep revenue coming in the door. As a property manager, that’s our job. Record keeping is a big part of managing a business and when ...

Many home buyers will get a home warranty as part of their sale contract and sellers will offer it as a way to assure the buyer that if something breaks during the first year of ownership, the warranty policy will cover the expense and all will be fine.  If you are living in the property, you may be ok dealing with the hassle, time w...

As the New Year approaches, we want to review twelve practices that we, as a property management company, continually use to protect our clients' investment.1 - Support Fair Housing This is crucial to successful property management. This covers a vast area such as advertising, showings, tenant selection, equal opportunity practices fo...

Cold weather is here in Virginia now and with the change of seasons comes a list of things renters need to pay special attention to. Here are a few fall and winter tips you can advise your renters about to ensure your home stays safe and warm during the colder days ahead.For the exterior:Hoses, Spigots, and SprinklersFrozen pipes can...

No matter how long you’ve been investing in real estate, problems will crop up that you’ve never encountered before. Whether you’re renting out a personal property while you are away or a seasoned real estate investor, you are going to need help with your business. Fortunately, there is great news! You don&rsqu...

Whether a homeowner or an investor with properties, you make decisions constantly about how to protect them, keep them in good working order, and how to keep them safe. But what happens when you need to move away for a job and don’t want to sell your home? Who will manage and care for your investment property if you don’t have...