by Jennifer Newton | Jun 20, 2014 | Owner Education
The National Association of Realtors suggests 5 to 6 million new renter households will be created within the next 10 years. Despite decades of defining home ownership as the “American Dream” it seems renters aren’t in a rush to buy, preferring to stay put longer and...
by Jennifer Newton | Jun 5, 2013 | Owner Education
Many of our clients have been asking about the rental forecast for 2013, and what we can expect for single family home rentals in the San Diego area. Here is a summary of what we are seeing in San Diego when it comes to rental homes and how they are performing....
by Jennifer Newton | May 30, 2013 | Owner Education
Today we are talking about fair housing regulations, and how the laws apply when it comes to screening prospective tenants and interviewing people for your rental property. There is a difference between federal fair housing laws and state fair housing laws, and in San...
by Jennifer Newton | May 24, 2013 | Owner Education
At the beginning of every year, many of our clients begin to ask about rent increases for the calendar year, and in 2013, it is no different. My philosophy on rent increases is this: if the market can support it, always increase your rent when you have tenant...
by Jennifer Newton | May 16, 2013 | Owner Education
In the first part of our discussion on evaluating the price of property management fees versus the service you are getting, we explained that your expectations are important. Today, we will talk about what good service looks like from a property manager. Adequate...
by Jennifer Newton | May 10, 2013 | Owner Education
When it comes to determining how much you are willing to pay in property management fees, you have to evaluate the price against the service you expect. First, determine what your goal is. You might be looking for the lowest price, the most experience, the best...
