Posts by The Welcome Home Team
Rental Property Maintenance For Winter
Winter is coming and with it the holidays; whether you are a festive person or not, what is certain is that winter can cause bad times for both tenants and property managers. That’s why today we’ll tell you how to prepare your property for this time of year to ensure the well-being and comfort of…
Read MoreLevel Up Your Real Estate Pictures
Today we live in a digitalized world where if your business is not online, it doesn’t exist. That’s why entrepreneurs worldwide strive to have a strong presence online. And of course, the real estate market is no exception; you may have noticed that being such an important and attractive market, it has also become quite…
Read MoreWays To Find And Keep Good Tenants
We know that as a landlord, you have concerns about what kind of tenants you find; potential problems increase when you don’t consider vital aspects that real estate professionals have learned along the way. So, I advise you to take note of these tips for both finding good tenants and keeping them. The first step…
Read MoreFlies, and What to Do About Them?
The weather is warmer, garbage is picked up bi-weekly, organics are in the bin, and all offer a recipe for flies! Flies can ruin a picnic, or dinner on the deck, fruit flies are an annoyance, but most alarming, flies carry diseases wherever they land. Here are some ways for you and your tenants to…
Read MoreNo Passport Required
Given the numerous stories in the past few weeks featuring high gas prices long line-ups at the passport office, delayed, missed flights and vacations cancelled, I am resharing this Blog from last July. It offers great ideas, and depending on where your adventure takes you, it supports local and often times a small family business. …
Read MoreAddressing Tenant Tensions
As a landlord you did what was necessary, you ran credit checks, ensured financial responsibility, references were contacted and verified, and security deposit was taken. You’ve done everything possible to ensure your tenants will respect the property and pay rent on time. Even with the best tenant screening, you can’t prevent conflict and differences in…
Read MoreBackyard Fun
Well, it is that time of year again…school is winding down and the kiddies will be home for two months! With fuel costs rising daily, many folks are choosing to stay a little closer to home this summer or shorten any travel trips they are planning. Kids need playtime, their own time! Creating a backyard…
Read MoreMercury Is Rising
The mercury is rising and summer is around the corner! The long, hot days of summer will be here before you know it. This means you should start thinking about how your cooling system will keep up with the warmer weather. When was the last time you checked your A/C unit? If it has been…
Read MoreLong Weekend Ahead
With the “unofficial” start to summer this weekend I am changing things up a little and talking BBQ! If the weather co-operates this long-weekend I expect many of you, like me will be flipping and grilling! Last week’s amazing temperatures may have had you flipping burgers but have you done a good cleaning and safety…
Read MoreClass of 2022
Graduation Plans are underway as this year’s class gets ready to embark on their next chapter in life! Although some kids move back home after graduating there is a large percentage that make the decision to remain on their own and others simply must because their first “real job” is in a different city. College…
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