Home, Landlord and Tenant's Insurance Costs Rising A report by SPG Global shows US residential insurance costs are rising quickly and contributing to rent price increases. States such as Texas, Florida, Arizona, Colorado, North Carolina, Oregon have seen significant insurance rate growth. An insurance.com report has it that Farmer's Insurance Company raised premiums 19.3% by…

Spring Property Maintenance Checklist Spring of 2023 is not far off! Maintenance staff are readying themselves for their spring schedule of fixes and repairs to keep assets in top condition. Owners feel good when their properties look good, serve tenants well and their property values are protected. Spring is a special part of your complete…

Big Freeze on the Way a Danger to Utility Pipes Are your rental property water pipes about to freeze? When will your power come back on? Each and every winter, a Siberian-chilled Artic air swept across most of the continent then extends northeasterly, pulling in more chilling air with more moisture.  Weather forecasters call them …

Best Brands for Rental Properties As we enter the spring maintenance season, quite a few property managers will be tasked to repair, replace or upgrade everything from kitchen appliances, washers and dryers, to fixing toilets, pipes, roofs and windows that are leaking. All those maintenance, repairs and replacement expenses represent a continuous drain on your…

Management Success Paired with a Thoughtful Maintenance Program In the previous article, we recommended that property managers use a sample checklist to track progress and outcomes for property performances in different aspects.  Property maintenance is one of the most regular and important services to tenants. Thus, property managers should establish a maintenance program to create…