Attract Tenants by Installing This Affordable Backyard Amenity
Covered patios come in many shapes and sizes and are a desirable amenity for single-family rentals. One of the most common coverings is the versatile pergola, which read more
New Smart Home Technology Offers More Options for Homes
The latest in smart home technology beamed at January’s 2018 National Association of Home Builders International Builders Show and Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Orlando. Smart read more
Home Designs are Not Expected to Change Dramatically
It’s unlikely that new homes in 2018 will change significantly from those built in 2017 and 2016. While starts last year increased by 9 percent over 2016, read more
Crowdfunding for Single Family: Future or Fad?
Regardless of whether you’re a traditional REIT, an investor or a property management company, you’ve heard of them. They claim they’ll “change real estate investing forever.” They read more
The Suite Life: How Separate Living Quarters are Showing Up in Today’s Homes
In-law suites or separate living quarters that were popular in the 1970s are still etching themselves into floorplans of new homes. New homes with a suite and read more
5 Landscaping Upgrades That Also Boost Rental Security
If you’re unfamiliar with Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED), the basic premise is that “proper design and effective use of buildings and public spaces in neighborhoods read more
The Impact of Landlord Insurance in Single Family
Landlord insurance can make a difference for portfolios small and large With the rental housing industry’s growth in recent years, many landlords have been busy acquiring properties read more
Rental Property Kitchen and Bath Trends
2017 kitchen and bath trends dominated by modern look, technology The run on traditional-style bathrooms and kitchens continues to slow to a crawl. Home designers and builders read more
Top Five Upcoming Single Family Conferences and Events
In today’s connected society, it hardly seems worth the time and expense to attend professional conferences. Don’t give up on the experience, though. Professional conferences are more read more
Science-Based Irrigation Made Easy for Property Management
Free service enables property management companies to water lawns more efficiently Getting the maximum benefit from home irrigation systems through evapotranspiration technology (ET) or “smart irrigation” is getting read more
