July 1, 2019 will usher in changes to existing laws and some new laws governing the relationships between landlord-tenant. Here are some of the key provisions in SB151 passed in the last 2 hours of the legislative session; 1> The PAY OR QUIT is now 7 judicial days. Previously when rent was late, a landlord […]
Millennials get a lot of flack, but they’re an important part of the real estate market. In fact, they make up the largest generational percentage of home buyers right now! So, if you’re planning on selling your home soon, it’s important to keep the average millennial home buyer in mind. This generation is unlike any […]
Repainting the walls, updating the kitchen and bathroom, replacing the hot water heater—there are ways to increase your home’s value that stand the test of time. But as the market and the priorities of buyers change, there are newer, more popular ways to get a high return on your investment! Smart home technology is becoming […]
So, you bought a house. First of all, congratulations! The search is over, no more weekends filled with open houses and showings, and you can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Phew. But your work isn’t quite done yet. Once you buy a house, there are a few things that need to happen before and […]
Taxes are confusing, which is why many people in the U.S. choose to hire an expert to do their taxes for them. After all, there are so many numbers to know, forms to have ready, records of income and expenses, W-4s, 1099s, 380-Ts—we could’ve just made that last one up, and there’s no way of […]
Spring is here, and summer is closer than ever. That makes it a great time to get outside and spruce up your home’s exterior! If you’re planning on selling your home soon, a little outdoor maintenance can go a long way. In fact, here are five outdoor projects you can do yourself that are sure […]
Once you’ve found the perfect home and secured the loan, all that’s left to do is start chipping away at those mortgage payments…right? In actuality, there are a handful of other, often-overlooked expenses that come with buying a home, but as long as you know what you’re getting into, they’re plenty manageable. Take a look […]
In just a few short days, we’ll turn the corner into warmer weather. There’ll be no more cold mornings, flowers will bloom, trees will grow, birds will sing, and it will officially be spring. Okay, maybe the changing of seasons doesn’t work quite so suddenly, but spring does mark the beginning of a notoriously busy […]
A very active Democrat majority legislature is looking for as many ways to ruin a favorite investor destination for rental housing. Rather than seek supply side solutions to add to the inventory of rental housing, they would rather punish the people providing the existing housing. Increase the pay or quit timeline from 5 full days […]
!!!!! LEGISLATIVE ALERT !!!!! Senate Bill (SB256) will impact rental management like nothing ever before. The bill has multiple co sponsors. I’m astonished at the severe modifications to our current process. While I’m told its a reaction to apartments and their practices, there are tens of thousands of privately owned homes / condos this would […]
