ForeclosureDeals.com recently released an infographic that compares rental prices and home prices over the last three years. According to the data contained in this infographic, home prices have gone down by 46%, while rental rates have gone up by 60%. This trend brings to light one of modern society’s most common debates regarding housing is this: Should [...]
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Should I allow pets in my Rental?
Allowing pets in your rental unit is a risk that many property managers in Louisville are hesitant to take. They have the potential of being quite destructive – soiling carpets, chewing various surfaces, scratching doors or walls, and digging. While this risk is definitely present, allowing pets also presents a new revenue stream that can make a [...]
The True Value of a Property Management Company
For a property owner to do business with a property management service, they must feel that their 8-10% management fee is valid and deserved. When you take a call from a prospective client, you must sell yourself based what you truly offer. This article covers some key areas to explain when discussing your companies role [...]
Rentals, property management, are quickly becoming the new home sale.
Our business model lately has had great success with rentals and property management. Rentals have many advantages, so don’t ignore them. A savvy company might even start out newer agents in their rental department. The great news about rentals is, everybody wants and/or needs one because of their current situation. Also rentals are fast cash [...]
Setting Your Rental Property Rate
Whether you’re listing a property for the first time or the tenth, it’s important to confirm that your pricing is market competitive. Setting a proper rental rate ensures that you’ll attract plenty of customers to the listing, while also being able to maintain a high standard of tenant screening. In my property management company, we [...]
SEPTEMBER 2011 OAHU REAL ESTATE REPORT
August was a busy month in real estate with sales significantly up in both single family home and condominium markets. Single family home sales hit their highest level this year, up 20% to 272 units from August 2010. Condo sales were strong, up 15% to 334 units for the same period last year. The combination [...]
Keeping Good Tenants Good
Maybe you’re the lucky landlord that has the perfect tenant renting from you. How long will they remain perfect? Will they continue to go take immaculate care of the property, pay rent on time, and go beyond the call of duty as set in the rental contract; or will their attitudes begin to wane as [...]
Why Turning Foreclosures into Rentals Makes Sense
The news that the federal government is strongly considering a plan to turn over 250,000 foreclosed homes into rental properties has led many in the real estate industry to ponder the implications and possible benefits of the move. Under the plan, the federal government would either sell foreclosures in bulk to investors (with a guarantee [...]
How to Find a Celebrity Home for Sale
Finding the right homes in the real estate market today to purchase is not the most difficult of tasks. The over-abundance of supply – including foreclosures as well as traditional homes for sale – gives prospective buyers a wealth of options. The lower home prices certainly don’t hurt matters, either. Some of the best targets [...]
How Critical Thinking Skills Improve Business
Posted by: DotLoop, Where Deals Get Done™ Stay on the ball, focus on the goal at hand and keep your head in the game. How often have we all heard these sayings? Meant to emphasize the importance of concentrating on one task, they’re often applied to the business world. The more focus you can put [...]
Real Estate Losses Surpass the Great Depression – And Why the News Isn’t All Bad
It’s official: real estate markets nationwide have lost more over the last few years than they did during the Great Depression. Specifically, from 2006 to the first quarter of 2011, nationwide real estate markets have lost roughly 33% in value, compared to the 31% in value lost from 1929 to 1933. And the worse news: [...]
Heat Up Household Efficiency
There are a number of easy ways to improve the efficiency of your house, and most are relatively low budget moves that take less than an hour to employ. Here are a few efficiency boosters to put on your “To Do List.” Inspect windows and doors for cracks and holes. Caulk where necessary. If windows [...]
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$10000 California First Time Home Buyer and New Home Tax Credit Extended
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Unite Against the Sarasota MLS Board
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Short Sale Heaven Coming April 5th 2010
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The Lones Group – Real Estate Social Media Marketing Firm – Sues Agent For Being A Zebra
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California Senate Bill 94 (SB94): Passes; Not even Attorneys can do it!
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