[This is a guest post.] Property management demands a great commitment of time and effort. And when you have multiple, geographically-dispersed properties, it can turn into an ordeal. Yes, embracing a DIY approach can make sense, but in most cases, it is rather unpractical. Luckily, the real sector grows and evolves at a rapid pace, […]
When you’re renting, it can be difficult to make it feel like your own home. Often the landlord doesn’t like the tenants to make changes and this can make tenants feel like they’re on someone else’s sod. There are things one can do to make a place feel like home. For example, build a relationship […]
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We now offer the ability for many of our tenants to pay their rent online – using your credit card! For a small transaction fee (and credit card fee if applicable), you can use this convenient and simple service. We will be sending information to all of our current tenants about how to utilize this […]
People today are more connected than they have ever been through the use of smart phones and other technologies. Not only do people want to be connected on the go, but they want their homes to parallel this ideal. Every day, new apps and gadgets are introduced in order to accomplish this. Here are some […]
In an article recently published on Inman.com, we see some interesting purchase activity for the millennial renter across the United States. It states that these consumers are choosing to rent over twice as long as past generations or an average of six years before making a purchase. With the idea behind home ownership a popular […]
Charlesgate Property Management recently took a poll of over 300 of our past rental and sale clients to ask them questions about their housing preferences. We requested feedback on how they looked for a home, what they looked for, and their feelings on public transportation and parking. The results showed some clear preferences in the […]
Owning an investment property can be a lucrative and incredibly rewarding experience, especially when you have the right tenant for your property. Unfortunately, things do not always work out perfectly in the real estate market and that dream tenant can turn into your worst nightmare. This is why property inspections are so vitally important. But […]
According to the National Association of Realtors, small and exterior-focused improvements are far more valuable than larger projects. Additional comforts and small renovations will look great on photos that accompany your postings on online real estate services, making the apartment much more attractive to potential tenants. Sometimes small renovations can guarantee a really big payoff […]
When you are looking to choose or change your property management company, it is important to ask the right questions. You want to understand their company philosophies, who they currently work with, and their service offering, among other things. Here are 10 questions we highly recommend asking a potential company: 1. How long have you […]