Copper Theft: How to Protect Your Property from Vandalism

Vandalism and copper theft have become huge problems for owners of vacant properties. Copper thieves and vandals prey on vacant houses because they are easy targets, and cause huge amounts of damage to the average property for a relatively small payoff…Read More

10 Things That Make a Home a Good Home

Buyers spend a lot of time looking at properties online, touring homes on the Sunday open house circuit, and talking to their real estate agent. They’re laser-focused on finding the best home that meets their needs. The problem is, buyers sometimes don’t take the long view of a property…Read More

Pet-Friendly Rental Properties Drive Profits

If you’re a property manager or landlord, a good way to increase your profits and fill vacancies quickly is to allow pets on your rental property. In many cities, finding a pet-friendly apartment is a challenge, so by accepting pets you’ll open yourself up to a bigger pool of renters. It’s common for landlords to see increased competition once they open up their property to pets…Read More

Four Multifamily Lessons You Can Learn from Swimmers About Leasing Apartments

Recently, I was watching my daughter’s first swim meet of the summer season. Meets like this one are hosted by area swim clubs and give boys and girls ages six to 18 the opportunity to qualify for the regional meet with the ultimate goal of making it to the Games of Texas state swim meet…Read More

Home Staging – Why You Can & Must Do It

If you want top dollar for your home whether you are a homeowner or an investor, you must stage the property. If your budget is tight and you are not able to hire a professional, I have good news… You don’t need to be left-brained, an interior designer, an architect, Martha Stewart, or Susie-homemaker.  Let’s keep it simple, ok?…Read More