Posts by The Welcome Home Team
Mom Knows Best
Around the world celebrating mom is tradition and what we do in the month of May. Have you ever thought about all the advice you have received over the years, who is the one person who has consistently given you the best advice… if you are like me, it’s your mom! My mom has been…
Read MoreEnsuring Your Good Tenants Stick Around!
Finding tenants who are diligent in contacting you when there’s an issue, pay their rent on time, and respect your property and the neighborhood isn’t always easy! Once you have clients who maintain and look after their unit like it’s their own, are tenants you never want to see move out. How do you ensure…
Read MoreStage It to Rent or Sell It!
Warm weather will soon be here, and you are planning to rent or sell your property. We have all heard the term, “Staging” what does that really mean and what does it really look like. Staging in a nutshell is preparing your home for showings that encourage potential tenants or buyers to want to live…
Read MoreIs It Time To Reno?
The cost of housing has been in the news quite a bit the last few months. Rising house prices are causing more people to remain in the rental market longer. Discouraged knowing it will take more time before they purchase a home these potential tenants are looking for properties that are new, refurbished and offer…
Read MorePut a Little Spring in Your Property!
Do you find yourself reciting “April Showers bring May flowers” this time of year? Hopefully Mother Nature has no more “snowy” surprises for us. As much as we dislike the rain that April is known for, it is so important. It is nature’s way of cleaning and ensuring everything is ready and able to grow,…
Read MoreHow we are making owners lives easier
Being a property owner can be stressful. Between tracking down payment, fixing broken toilets, dealing with pest control or no heat calls while also trying to make money and appreciate the value of your property, especially if you don’t have the contacts, can be stressful. Here are just a few ways a property manager can…
Read MoreHow to track rental property expenses
Every real estate investor is good at keeping track of the rent received each month, but some end up dropping the ball when it comes to keeping track of expenses. Ensuring you have accurate books for your rental properties is critical to setting you up for success and ensuring you are able to take advantage of…
Read MoreMarch Break Ideas with your Kids
With March Break now upon us if you’re anything like me, you have an uninterrupted work with your kids which can be lots of fun but perhaps challenging in terms of finding activities for them to do. Well, it’s not just about property management here, we decided to put together a list of 10 activities…
Read MoreAmenities Beyond The Property
Not all rental properties are created equally, in fact, none are, however beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder, actually, the same can be said for the amenities. In a market fierce with competition you need to find ways to differentiate yourself from other investors in that area. Further, not all benefits of…
Read MoreWay to improve your rental without blowing the budget
Let’s face it, tenant move outs can be costly and with more and more people turning to real estate competition is fierce. Investors are constantly having to innovate to find better ways to compete against other properties. But how do you do that without breaking the bank. Here are a few ways to improve your…
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