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Solutions to Five Emerging Trends Impacting Rental Housing Post-Pandemic

By Erlin Taylor Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Uncertainty hit everyone when the pandemic started, and businesses suffered greatly. Most are still at a loss even as we slowly started resuming daily activities in the new normal. For the rental industry, things are even worse. Can you still expect customers in a pandemic-w...

COVID-19 to Continue Influencing Renter Decision and Landlord Actions

By System Tuesday, June 8, 2021

In a pandemic-wrought world, safety is a priority. Zillow reports that 75% of prospective and current renters convey serious concern over the coronavirus, while 22% show little interest, and only 3% shrug it off. Sixty percent of renters closely follow coronavirus updates and exp...

Rental Market Undergoes Changes as Renters Suffer Financial Impact

By Erlin Taylor Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Nearly 3 million renters opted to return to their families or parents as the pandemic spread in April 2020. Most of those renters were Gen Z. Zillow’s survey observes 49% of prospective and current renters suffering from negative employment shock as COVID-19 raged on. ...

10 Ideas for an Eco-Friendly Kitchen

By System Tuesday, May 25, 2021

As we become more aware of our planet’s health, plenty of people steadily turn to achieve greener kitchens. Practicing eco-friendliness isn’t an easy task, but it’s doable. We compiled a list of ten ideas for an eco-friendly kitchen to get you started.Choose Eco...

Exploring the 12 Most Popular Kitchen Cabinet Styles

By System Tuesday, May 18, 2021

When choosing a style for your kitchen cabinets, the possible combinations and customizations are nearly endless. We're going to focus on and explore the most popular styles so that you can envision which options would best suit your ideal kitchen.TraditionalCombining various...

Pros and Cons of the 6 Most Popular Kitchen Sink Styles

By System Tuesday, May 11, 2021

When choosing a kitchen sink for your remodel, illume Property Partners will help you find the style that best suits your lifestyle and aesthetic preferences. The sink is a fundamental aspect of a kitchen, so it's essential to learn about and consider the various features ava...

Top 7 Benefits of a Kitchen Island

By System Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Does your kitchen have a vast, useless space in the middle of its floorplan? Do you wish you had more counter space or casual seating in your kitchen? At illume Property Partners, we want your kitchen to serve you well and provide maximum benefits to your lifestyle and the value ...

Guide to Creating a Perfect Kitchen for Entertaining

By System Tuesday, April 27, 2021

One of the most uttered phrases from those envisioning a kitchen remodel is, "We want a space that allows us to entertain guests!". Especially after a year of isolation, the desire to have friends and family over for dinner parties is stronger than ever.Most of us have ...

How a Kitchen Remodel Can Affect the Value of Your Home

By System Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Remodeling your kitchen is one of the best ways to increase the value of your home.The kitchen is the heart of the home. If you haven't heard this saying before, take a moment to think about the role your kitchen plays in your life. It's where you create the meals that fu...

Identifying the best prospective tenants for your residential investment property

By Erlin Taylor Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Attracting and selecting the right tenants for your residential investment property has never been more important than during the COVID-19 pandemic. With government restrictions in place prohibiting evictions for nonpayment of rent, finding quality tenants takes on added signific...