Ah, June. School’s out, the days are long, and the weather’s getting toasty. We get it—your vacation is beckoning. (So’s ours.) But before you slather yourself with SPF 75 and reach for a piña colada, do yourself a favor and tackle a few maintenance projects. A little pain now means a big gain later—you’ll ensure your home runs smoothly through the dog days of summer.Don’t worry: We’re here to make it as quick and easy on you as possible. With our handy checklist of home maintenance chores, you can knock ’em out and get back to that piña colada, pronto. (We’ll take ours with two tiny parasols, please.)Check ACGive your AC a test run for 30 minutes to make sure it’s cooling properly(Getty Images) Are you a home owner? Claim your home to stay up-to-date of your home‘s value and equity. Cl... 06/25/2022

Americans’ opinion on the value of real estate as an investment is climbing. That’s according to an annual survey from Gallup. Not only is real estate viewed as the best investment for the ninth year in a row, but more Americans selected it than ever before. 2.3KSHARES 2.0K 92 14 184 More Americans Choose Real Estate as the Best Investment Than Ever Before   The graph below shows the results of the survey since Gallup began asking the question in 2011. As the trend lines indicate, real estate has been gaining ground as the clear favorite for almost a decade now: If you’re thinking about purchasing a home, let this poll reassure you. Even when inflation is high like today, Americans recognize owning a home is a powerful financial decision. How an Investment in Real Estate Can Benefit Yo... 06/21/2022

Bottom LineExperts forecast price deceleration, not depreciation. That means home prices will continue to rise, just at a slower pace. Connect with a trusted real estate professional to get a full picture of what’s happening with home prices in your local market and to discuss your buying and selling goals.Home Price Deceleration Doesn’t Mean Home Price Depreciation 2.9KSHARES 2.5K 111 18 251 Experts in the real estate industry use a number of terms when they talk about what’s happening with home prices. And some of those words sound a bit similar but mean very different things. To help clarify what’s happening with home prices and where experts say they’re going, here’s a look at a few terms you may hear: Appreciation is when home prices increase. Depreciation is when home prices decre... 06/24/2022

How To Discuss Renters Insurance With Residents  Renters' insurance offers important protection for residents and property managers alike. For a small monthly fee, residents can financially protect themselves from property loss due to a range of issues: natural disasters, break-ins, property damage, etc. We suspect that you, the property manager, already know this and may require renters insurance at your properties. But some residents may be hesitant to pay that little extra monthly fee. They might wonder: Is renters insurance worth the cost? What does it take to get set up? How can I trust the insurance I’m being offered? We’re here to help you answer these questions from renters. “Is renters insurance worth the cost?” This is probably the most important question to be able to answer ... 06/22/2022