Blog Author: Elly Johnson

It’s safe to say that one of the most common questions received here at Utopia Management is, “does this property allow pets?” Making the decision to allow pets at a property can be one of the more difficult decisions to make if you are a home owner. In such a competitive market you want your rental property to make you money. This one decision …

Boxes are scattered from one wall to the next wall, garbage bags are exploding with heaps of clothing, you can’t find which box you accidently put the sharpie and tape in and you have no idea how every piece of material that makes up your home will fit into that moving truck by the end of the day. Does this sound at all like …

With San Diego being one of America’s finest places to live in the country, it’s no wonder the city is ranked as the eighth- largest city in the United States. If you find yourself being new and unfamiliar with the countless areas that make up San Diego county you may need some help breaking each one down. Here are a variety of suburbs in …

With the excitement that comes with the beginning of a new year, it’s easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle that happens during and after the holidays. Many times our homes are left subject this. De-cluttering and organizing your home is a great winter project, as you can get rid of the added stress it may cause you and really enjoy your …

As San Diegans we have been blessed with some of the best weather you could ask for in the world. Year round we experience an average daily temperature of 70.5° F, but this winter the temperature could drop as low as 40° F in the dead of night. Instead of cranking up the heat this season, here are a few savvy property management tips …

As the days have passed, the majority of us have built up loads of excitement anticipating this year’s Thanksgiving holiday. To picture a table full of delicious turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and pumpkin pie only provokes mouthwatering thoughts. For some however, these thoughts only bring shear panic to those that need to prepare every detail before the doorbell rings and guests appear at your …

You click once to enter your browser, another few clicks and soon you find yourself facing the friendly classifieds site you may know as “Craigslist,” a few other details typed in and you’re on your way to finding your dream home. To find the home of your dreams, the accessibility of the internet would have you believing this is as simple of a task …

We have all heard the stories; you know the ones, the horror stories of the seemingly wonderful tenants in the beginning that turn out to be the cause of severe property damage or even lack of payments being received. Managing a property or multiple properties is definitely not a one-man task. Because of this many property owners have discovered that hiring a property management …

So many to choose from! Brands, sizes, shape, color and price…read below to chime in on some good advice. -Most dishwashers come in a standard size to fit a 24″ wide opening under your counter but there are starting to be a few smaller sizes offered as well as even countertop models. So depending on the size and shape of your kitchen, you should …

The Smart Phone/App world can be tricky at times with the thousands that you can choose from! These three apps that I have listed below cover all of the bases for information both agents and buyers need while on the go. 1. Zillow.com—Zillow.com’s mobile app maintains excellent customer rating in the Smart Phone Market because this mobile real estate app combines a lot of …