Blog Author: Elly Johnson

Commercial property can be a highly lucrative investment. Hotels, office buildings, leisure centers, and stores tend to attract large numbers of people, so, when managed correctly, such investments can give you a lot of bang for your buck. Sooner or later though, it comes time to sell up and move on to the next big thing. When you reach that point, it’s prudent to …

When a tenant’s lease is up, and they don’t opt to renew that lease, it can be a cause for disappointment and concern. An empty unit is not a property owner’s friend, especially in a cool rental market, and if you happen to lose multiple tenants at once, it can be extremely worrying. For as long as a rental property stays vacant, you’re losing …

If you live in a small apartment or you’ve downsized, it can be easy to let clutter and extra stuff pile up. Finding enough storage for everything is a challenge; You’ll have to get creative with storage options. Luckily, there are many ways to get the most out of your space and keep your apartment looking clean and tidy. Here are some clever tips …

Real estate is not what could be called a “hands off” investment. Unlike stocks, bonds, cryptocurrency, or baseball cards, successful real estate investment requires know-how, organizational skills, and commitment to an action plan; you won’t always get away with putting down your money and playing the waiting game. There’s no college degree or certification program that prepares you for all the ups, downs, and …

Stockton is a city in the Central Valley of California, located within San Joaquin County. The city was founded in 1849 and named after Robert F. Stockton, a notable U.S. Navy commodore who played a role in the capture of California during the Mexican-American war. Stockton is the 13th largest city in California with a population of over 312,000 residents. It sits on the San Joaquin river and is …

The purpose of a real estate investment is, of course, to make money. Real estate is one of the most popular types of investments. There are different types of real estate investments, but the most common one is purchasing a physical property. This doesn’t just mean houses — physical properties include a plot of land used for any of a variety of purposes, the …

Glendale is a popular and vibrant city located about 10 miles north of Los Angeles. With a population of over 200,000 residents, it is the fourth largest city in Los Angeles County, and the 23rd largest in the state. The strongest employing industries in Glendale include education, health, and visual arts, with three of the top employers in the city being the Glendale Unified …

Everett is one of the largest cities in the state of Washington with a population of just over 100,000 residents. It sits directly on the coast just 25 miles north of Seattle. The city began as a major lumber center home to many large sawmills, and today it remains the industrial hotspot of Snohomish county. After WWII, the city transitioned from lumber to aerospace …

San Francisco is one of the most populated cities in the United States, with a residency of over 875,000. The city sits right on the San Francisco Bay, making it a vulnerable area when it comes to climate change. The city of San Francisco is already beginning to see some of the effects of climate change, and faces many challenges in the upcoming years …

Utopia Management’s business development manager, Pete Evering, was recently featured in a new article published by GOBankingRates that tackles some of the most costly remodel mistakes that new homeowners make. New homeowners are faced with many challenges that they may not have expected. When first buying a home, it is always smart to do as much research as possible. Expect the unexpected, and try …