With the world constantly changing as a result of COVID-19, it’s important to start thinking about how to find a new place to live, before your current lease is up. The rental market is very volatile at this time, so it’s crucial to be critical when thinking about your next move. COVID-19 is not going anywhere for now, so ...
Energy efficiency is becoming a norm for businesses, individuals and property owners. Whether people do it to conserve the environment, follow government regulations or meet renters' interests, energy efficiency is crucial. As a landlord or real estate investor, you may be looking for the best way to meet these needs. The follow ...
The most important issue you face when getting your belongings from Point A to Point B is that they make it there safely. Another consideration for most is keeping costs manageable. We don’t recommend having price be the only factor in determining your move plan, but being strict with your budget during the move can put more money in y ...
Beyond the four walls of your apartment is an exciting neighborhood and community to enjoy and explore. The famous catchphrase ‘Location, Location, Location’ is true to its name - where your home is located can positively impact your lifestyle. There are several determinants to consider when settling into a new home. Here ar ...
Many of us can agree that this situation is all but a little strange. Not being able to live in a way in which we’re accustomed to can be taxing. Having to remain in self-isolation due to COVID-19, away from friends and family for a prolonged period of time has become our new reality. Many are striving for life to be as it once ...
COVID-19 has killed over one hundred thousand people in the United States. Over thirty thousand have died in New York. This has forced officials to put restrictions on activities in the city to contain the rapid spread of the virus. The restrictions are limiting but they are in place in the interest of trying to save more lives. ...
Home renovations are exciting. They have the potential to transform your home, increase its marketability, and make it a joy to live in. Whether you’re living in the home yourself, or planning to rent it out to others. However, the whole renovation process is not without its difficulties. Planning and research is necessary, and cost ...
Let’s face it, occupied and rented apartments are the way you’re going to earn money. To speed up the process of finding qualified renters, it’s very important to effectively market your real estate listings. Whether you’re an owner or property manager, use these nifty strategies to raise the profile of your listing and go from a ...
Life is so unpredictable, we truly never know what’s next. In one moment, things in our lives can drastically change, which is just what we experienced with COVID-19. In just a moment, a virus catapulted us into a new reality, one where we’ve been forced to work at home and to social distance. A reality where ...
Rent prices have outrun inflation for years. In the last decade alone, apartment rental costs have risen by 150% and until recently, there was no end in sight for this unprecedented increase. Now, because of the coronavirus, it's finally beginning to go down. This decrease is especially notable in big cities, where th ...
Being a landlord isn’t the easiest job. Even when you manage to secure great tenants, accidents and wear and tear can happen. Broken boilers, blocked drains, overgrown gardens, damaged doors – the list could go on. If something happens to your property, tenants will want you to fix it quickly. One of the worst things that ca ...
It’s important to have conversations with your roommates about how you'd like to split costs to avoid conflicts down the road. From dividing the rent of your rental unit to splitting the cost of toilet paper, the following tips and tools will help you manage recurring and unexpected expenses with your roommates. Create a Roomm ...
