Did you know that hiring a property management company can actually save you money? While your knee-jerk reaction to the thought of a property management company might be, “That would be far too expensive!”, the truth is that hiring a good and efficient management team can actually save you quite a bit of cash, in […]
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The Seattle Rental Market Trends and Culture Shifts
If you’re in the rental market for a new Seattle home, you have probably already discovered that rental market prices are climbing—and quickly! Whatever neighborhood you’re looking at, prices are creeping steadily upward, and what with the new changes to minimum wage requirements, we are all bracing ourselves for another leap upward. Supply and Demand: […]
Read moreA Buyer’s and Seller’s Real Estate Update for Spring 2014
Spring, the prime season for real estate exchange, is upon us! Buyers are searching for a great purchase, and sellers are hoping for offers. But what does the current Spring 2014 real estate market look like? Is it conducive to profitable real estate activity? The answer is yes! Reports indicate the housing market recovery across […]
Read more5 Perks of Working with a Property Management Company
A real estate owner, trying to rent their property, always hopes for a perfect renter. A “perfect” renter has a pristine credit rating, never makes a late payment, never files a complaint, and leaves the estate spotless when they move out. However, we all know that a “perfect” renter rarely comes knocking. When faced with […]
Read more10 Tips for Staging Your Home for Rent or Sale
Fixing the little things is a big part of the job. It doesn’t always require a complete remodel to make a home look ship shape. Understanding how to attract a buyer or renter is an important part of effective property management. As a part of your plans to sell or rent out your home, make […]
Read more4 Renter-Retaining Landlord Policies
The northwest rental market is booming and all of the landlords know it. The critical task of retaining renters has risen to the top of the property manager’s list of priorities. Stop for a moment, and take a step back. Put yourself in your renter’s shoes and look at your rental home or apartment complex […]
Read moreBellevue Attractions: Why Live in Bellevue?
As the home to some of the largest, most influential corporations in the world, Bellevue is a clean, organized, and lively city. Ranked number 4 in the 2010 “100 Best Places to Live” study, Bellevue sports some of the best food, friends, and fun. The city’s high schools consistently rank extremely well, and it is […]
Read moreTop 5 Mobile Apps for Moving Renters
Are you planning to move into a new home soon, but aren’t sure where you’d like to go? There are some things that you should be sure to consider about your new location before you commit. Think about what’s important to you—is it being close to a grocery store? Perhaps being right on a good […]
Read moreRenting in Seattle: A Guide to Success – Part II
Congratulations! You’ve learned from Part I in this 2-part series on renting in Seattle, and you’ve evaluated your rental options based on your needs and compiled a list of your most-preferred options. However, its not all down-hill from here. The next step is to evaluate the hidden costs before you make a final decision and […]
Read moreRenting in Seattle: A Guide to Success
Finding proper housing that fits your personal style and preferences is a significant and often daunting decision. Your home will be the focal point in your picture of life in future months and years. On a more practical level, most people spend at least, or over, 30% of their household income on housing costs alone. […]
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