Let’s say that your house today is worth about $250,000 and you want to know when it will once again be worth the $355,000 you originally paid for it in 2008. First, we will need to estimate about how much real estate is growing in value per year these days. Unfortunately, no one knows for… Read more
Category: Tips for Property Owners
To prepare to answer this question, I have before me a crystal ball, a Ouija board, today’s horoscope and a Jamaican lady at the Psychic Hotline Line holding on Line 2. All agree that the answer is NO! Here are some of the reasons that factor into this answer: FEAR – There is still too… Read more
“Why should I hire a property manager? I can do it myself and save money.” Ah yes… we’ve all heard this before, and sometimes an owner is a successful manager of their own properties. But make one little mistake in the screening or in filling out the rental agreement or in the serving of an… Read more
The approach of winter means its time to check out a few areas of your property to avoid misery and possible expense later on. In a nutshell, “It’s all about water… mostly!” Here are some tips for preparing for the problems winter weather can bring: DISCONNECT GARDEN HOSES – Leaving a garden hose attached to… Read more