Prep your Property for Spring with this Action Plan
As rental markets heat up during spring and summer cycles, a healthy, green landscape can do wonders for attracting new residents. A lush front lawn or bed read more
The Fight Against Bed Bugs Continues
The housing industry has another reason to step up efforts on the war against bed bugs. New information suggests that bed bugs are capable of transmitting Trypanosoma read more
Tips to Prepare your Properties for a Sudden Earthquake
The western United States has historically been home to many of the nation’s earthquakes, but a shift in venue seems to be taking place. Recent and frequent read more
Six Steps to Prepare for Heavy Snowfall at your Property
Snow and other forms of precipitation in the Northeast are expected to rival that of a record-shattering year last year as winter gains momentum in January and February. Other read more
6 Fast Home Winterization Tips
Frigid, blustery weather that has already put parts of the country in a deep freeze is a reminder that the time is now for home winterization. When read more
8 Tips to Keep Out Stink Bugs and Other Pests
There is a big stink going on in the U.S. Stink bugs are becoming a growing problem in homes and in the agricultural industry, and they are read more
Landscape Designs for Smaller Properties Becoming More Linear, Structured
Home landscaping is becoming a little more square and a little less shaggy. Smaller garden-style homes with small outdoor areas are an opportunity to offer a new, read more
Hyperlapse: New Way to Showcase Your Community Using Mobile Technology
I’m all about using visuals to market rental properties, which is probably why I’ve been locked into Instagram’s new Hyperlapse app that launched last week. Hyperlapse uses read more
8 Steps to a Healthy Fall, Winter Lawn
While summer will be winding down soon in some parts of the U.S., thoughts will turn to fall landscape preparation. And given that the drought is easing read more
Effective Maintenance Management: People, Processes and Technology
Rain or shine, keeping your properties in tip-top shape is necessary for happy owners, happy tenants, and excited prospects. But getting it all together behind the scenes read more