Residents Encouraged to Take Action during National Home Safety Month in June from Kidde New smoke alarm regulations can help keep Phoenix families who live in homes with battery-powered smoke alarms safer, while also reducing smoke alarm maintenance. As of April 2014, homeowners must install 10-year, sealed-battery smoke alarms when replacing outdated, missing or damaged
Amanda Marsh, Bisnow NY The early findings of IREM’s annual Job Analysis report are out—and there’s a surprising trend. Of the over 1,400 North American real estate management professionals surveyed, the majority believe the top 10 areas of knowledge required for their job all relate to people or soft skills. “Soft skills and people skills
By Andrew Beattie | Investopedia From the first decision to invest in real estate to actually buying your first rental property, there is a lot of work to be done. This task may be daunting for the first-time investor. Owning property is a tough business and the field is peppered with land mines that can
By Tony Sena | Zillow As a property manager or landlord, there are 12 steps you should take in getting a rental property ready to show to new prospective renters. “Rent ready” means the property has been cleaned, repaired, or remodeled and that it’s in rent-able condition for new tenants. Here is a 12-point checklist
By Cynthia Wilson | Angie’s List Do you love the look of your laminate wood flooring, but worry it’s a health hazard? You’re not alone. The Environmental Protection Agency, along with some other state health agencies, is examining formaldehyde content in composite wood flooring to set guidelines for emission standards. The agency says it will
by Paul Esajian | Fortune Builders The best real estate apps being used today award both buyers and sellers the opportunity to be efficient. Along with relationships, efficiency is a key ingredient for success among professionals in the industry, and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Social media and mobile apps have granted professionals in
by Marcia Stewart @ Landlord Tenant Law Firms Whether you own a single-family rental home or a large apartment complex, property insurance is crucial to protect your rental property from many types of perils. An experienced agent will analyze your rental operation and recommend a policy for you. What Property Insurance Covers Most property insurance
David M. Brown, Special for The Republic | azcentral.com For energy savings and comfort in the desert, trees have us covered. Most Valley residents didn’t attend the Regional Tree & Shade Summit 2.0 in Phoenix on March 9, but a full house of 180 people had their schedules highlighted in green to ensure they were
Written by Lucas Hall at landlordology.com If you’ve ever bought a house, you were probably given the opportunity to buy a home warranty in conjunction with the purchase. Home warranties are some of the most-marketed products in real estate, and often come with referral bonuses. But are they worth it? In my experience as a homeowner and landlord,
Written by Jane Meggitt from Landlordology The rules for handling and deducting from a security deposit are commonly misunderstood. This article will clarify the legitimate reasons for withholding all or part of a security deposit from a tenant. Best Practices for Withholding a Security Deposit It’s a common scenario: your tenant pays you a security