Owning rental property can be confusing, especially if you’re new to the business. If you are considering enlisting the help of a property management company, like ourselves, then you probably have a lot of questions about how we work. Here is a list of some of our most frequently asked questions, along with our answers, […]
Read moreBlog
Content Select to Filter
5 Tips to Boost Interest in Your Seattle Rental Property
Finding tenants for your rental property can be a difficult and even discouraging process. You may have had several potential tenants survey the property and turn it down, or maybe no one has contacted you at all. Whatever the case may be, our goal is to help you find the perfect tenants for your property […]
Read moreRental Property Problems a Property Management Company Can Help You Avoid
When considering whether or not you want to become a landlord, there are numerous advantages and disadvantages to consider. Some advantages to owning real estate are the numerous tax advantages, the possibility of additional income putting money right in your pocket, and the potential of your assets to appreciate in value over time. All these […]
Read moreHow a Property Management Company Will Save You Money
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 […]
Read moreThe 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 more