Best Software for Managing Community Associations The brisk growth in housing construction over the last two years is spawning the development of new neighborhoods.  These neighborhoods need amenities, parks, services and managers. And existing neighborhoods are suffering reduced local government services due to funding reductions. All these neighborhoods are expected to manage themselves. And that…

Best Apartment Rental Listing Sites Tenants are on the hunt for a better apartment, condo for rent  or house for rent. They turn to Google to find an apartment rental agency. These will range from Apartmentlist to Zumper to Rentals.com and Apartments.com.  Their visibility on Google's search results gives them massive traffic every single day.…

Stop Rent Price Erosion If you're staying up to date on the latest news on rent prices across the US, you might see the rate of growth has plummeted.  And now rent prices are actually falling, especially in the southern half of the US. In the North and Midwest, they're staying fairly level, mostly due…

The Power of Managing Landlord Expectations Some might say you can't control the weather or other people's expectations. However, in the world of business clients, it's wise to understand "the weather" and guide expectations.  In the case of a property manager, it's important to manage your client's expectations because that's what's guiding their decision-making. If owners…

California Rental Market Report Although Florida and Texas may boast better weather and beaches than California, this state remains a magnet for newcomers of all kinds. With a population of around 40 million, it's a massive marketplace of homes, buildings, property, people and opportunities nestled in a diversified economy of farming, tourism, and technology. And…