Property Management and Home Remodeling Blog

The Most Common Air Conditioning Issues to Watch Out For

By Erlin Taylor Friday, September 24, 2021

When summer comes and the heat rises, air conditioning issues can also arise. If you’ve been regularly maintaining the air conditioning units in your rentals, you shouldn’t encounter any problems. However, unexpected issues and repairs can still sometimes happen, even...

Mom-and-Pop Landlords Hit Harder by the Eviction Ban

By Erlin Taylor Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Recent research by Nevada Realtors (NVR) has shown that smaller landlords, also known as “mom-and-pop” landlords, have been hit harder by the eviction moratoriums when compared to larger corporate landlords. “Mom-and-pop” landlords are defined as those who...

What Does The Ceased Eviction Moratorium Mean for Landlords

By Erlin Taylor Friday, September 17, 2021

The U.S Supreme Court has decided to end the nationwide eviction moratorium, and this decision could have a major impact on landlords all across America.The moratorium will officially end on October 3rd, 2021.This decision will allow property owners to evict tenants who are late ...

Important Bill Passed to Keep Oregonians in Their Homes

By Erlin Taylor Tuesday, September 14, 2021

The Oregon Senate has been hard at work looking for various ways to support landlords and renters this past year and a half. The pandemic has been hard for everyone, including both landlords and renters. If you’re a landlord waiting for rent from a renter who cannot pay due...

How to Choose the Best Counter Material for Your Bathroom Remodel

By Erlin Taylor Friday, September 10, 2021

The countertop often acts as your bathroom’s focal point, so it’s crucial to choose the best counter material for your bathroom. Typical bathroom countertops include tile, quartz, oriented strand board (OSB), and concrete. To choose the best counter material for...

What the End of the Eviction Moratorium Means for Landlords

By Erlin Taylor Tuesday, September 7, 2021

To continue assisting those most affected by the pandemic and to stem the spread of COVID-19, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention extended the eviction moratorium until July 31, 2021. This order prevents tenants from being removed from their homes on public health...

Top 10 Tips for Transforming Your Bathroom into a Soothing Spa

By Erlin Taylor Friday, September 3, 2021

Everyone can appreciate the peace that a spa session offers, but we can’t all afford to visit the spa every day. So, what can you do about it? Turn your bathroom into a spa, of course! Follow our ten tips to transform your bathroom into a soothing spa.1. Upgrade Your Fixtur...

Tenants, Are You Ready for the End of the Eviction Moratorium?

By Erlin Taylor Tuesday, August 31, 2021

The eviction moratorium that’s been in place since September 2020 will expire on July 31, 2021. This moratorium prevents tenants who have been unable to pay their rent from being removed from their homes. If you’re a renter, what does the expiration of the moratorium ...

Top Five Ways to Improve Your Kitchen

By Erlin Taylor Friday, August 27, 2021

So your kitchen somehow feels “off.” Perhaps its design and decor don’t suit your tastes. Maybe it doesn’t feel as functional or comfortable as you think it should be. Or maybe it has started to show its age and could use an update.Whatever concerns you ma...

Average Apartment Rent Goes Above $1,500 for the First Time Ever

By Erlin Taylor Tuesday, August 24, 2021

All across the country, apartment rents, occupancy, and demand are at all-time highs. The effects of the pandemic on rental rates seem to be over for most of the U.S. For property managers, this is worth taking note of. The National Apartment Association reports that the average ...