5 Things Every Landlord Needs to Know about Property Management

Shannon Ives - Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Our topic today is what every landlord should know in managing their own property. We are talking about the five most important things you need to consider.Laws and ComplianceYou have to be aware of current laws and codes pertaini... read more >>

Winter 2017: Looking Toward the New Year

Shannon Ives - Friday, December 8, 2017

As another year ends, many people take time to reflect on the past year. Generally, this leads to setting goals and making New Year's Resolutions. Our company is busy reviewing 2016 and planning on how we can improve our prope... read more >>

Winter 2017: Are You Ready for the Coming Year?

Shannon Ives - Friday, December 1, 2017

How prepared are you for the coming year? You may have made several New Year resolutions but life in general may still seem as hectic as the holidays. Here are seven steps to help you start this year on the right track.Check your ... read more >>

May 2017: Preparing Your Home for Rent

Shannon Ives - Monday, May 8, 2017

As baby boomers look toward retirement their primary residence can become an untapped resource. It is common for retirees to downsize so that they can travel, have less maintenance responsibilities, and more freedom. Others ... read more >>

Winter 2016: Setting the Stage

Shannon Ives - Thursday, December 8, 2016

If you list your home with a real estate company, they would advise you to take certain steps to maximize how your house would show to the public. Their recommendations may include cleaning, landscape clean up, painting, installin... read more >>

Winter 2016: Are You Thinking of Going Green?

Shannon Ives - Thursday, December 8, 2016

Green can mean many things but "going green" has become a common term in today's world for helping to save our planet and reduce global warming. The interesting thing is that "going green" can also mean sav... read more >>

Fall 2016: Is Your Property Green?

Shannon Ives - Monday, August 8, 2016

"Going Green" is now the popular thing to do to help save the planet and make it more productive for everyone. It might surprise you that it could also help improve the bottom line of your investment property as well. By... read more >>

Fall 2016: Managing Credit Card Debt

Shannon Ives - Monday, August 8, 2016

People receive credit card offers regularly in the U.S. mail and through the Internet. As the holidays approach with intense marketing, the media publicizes sales and credit card opportunities increase. It is very easy to accumula... read more >>

Summer 2016: What is a Rental Emergency?

Shannon Ives - Wednesday, June 8, 2016

It is important to understand what a rental emergency is. Depending on whose perspective it is - owner, tenant, vendor, or property manager - it can mean different things when it happens.The definition found on Wikipedia is A... read more >>

Summer 2016: Handling the Heat