Whether you are attempting to handle the leasing of your own property, or if you are going to hire a knowledgeable management company like Utopia Management, leasing an occupied property has a few difficulties. The biggest concern when leasing a property comes when the rental property is occupied at the time of advertisement. While we, as professionals, and you, as homeowners, want the property …

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 …

To no one’s surprise, rents have been on the rise in recent years in California — along with almost all cities across the country. Many cities are showing drastic increases, sometimes upwards of 10 to 20 percent. The real estate market in general has seen dramatic increases and rapid fluctuations since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. In California, the housing and …

If you’ve ever rented an apartment before, you’re probably familiar with the smell of cigarette smoke in the air either outside the building or wafting through the halls, the overflowing cigarette butt receptacle, and cigarette butts littering the exterior grounds. Depending on the person, these problems can be tolerable or they can be too intense to ignore, and it’s safe to say that most …

In January, three bills were proposed to the Washington House of Representatives that would boost protections to renters in the state, including the stabilization of rent increases. Bill HB1388 aims to prevent excessive rent increases by applying limitations to the rent increases allowed on a single property each year. The bill defines an “excessive rent increase” as “greater than the rate of inflation as …

Neglecting your residential or commercial building‘s roofing system is a financial mistake. Even a small leak can lead to significant damage if not addressed promptly. When it comes to your rentals, make sure to budget for and prioritize maintaining your roof to avoid costly repairs down the line. Don’t let the roof become an “out of sight, out of mind” issue. Instead, keep it …

Are you thinking about hiring a property manager to manage your condo for rent in Ventura? If so, here are several questions that you should ask a property management company before hiring them. Question #1 – How Long Have You been A Property Manager This question is important to ask. Many property management companies have started recently, and you want to hire a property manager …

Raising the rent on your property can be a delicate situation to maneuver. There are specific laws and rules that must be followed concerning a rent increase, and in many cases, you may want to avoid losing your tenants if you have a good relationship with them. Trustworthy and respectful tenants can be more valuable than an increase in rent. Here’s a rundown on …

That wonderful time of year is upon us once more – Thanksgiving. For many of us this means stressing about what football jersey to wear, rushing around to get the perfect turkey, and of course eating too much.  Most holiday stresses are unavoidable, but many additional annoyances and time consumers can be avoided if the proper precautions are taken into consideration. As a tenant …