Setting The Right Rent: There is a Formula
Remember, no matter what your mortgage is, rent is not figured upon what you owe to the bank. It is calculated upon what the renter is willing to pay.
How DC Schools Can Meet The Standards of the "New DC"
Many of the families and young professionals who have given up suburban living for vibrant urban living grew up going to well-funded school systems, with many available resources, and they expect those same standards for their own children.
What's Next After DC?
Options for lower prices do exist, of course, the further you look outside the DC area. For example, in Baltimore, the average square foot price was $149.
The DC Foreclosure Law and You
The spate of home foreclosures which followed the economic meltdown in 2008 led to a number of new laws in municipalities across the country, all aimed at helping Owners remain in their homes. One of the most sweeping of these new laws was the Saving D.C. Homes from Foreclosure Emergency Amendment Act passed in …
The Next Best Neighborhoods in DC: The H Street Corridor
Although revitalization efforts have met with some controversy from the settled residents of the neighborhood, the overall myriad of public and private actions have converged to raise property values and ignite a renaissance in what was once a historic part of the District.
The Ups And Downs of Subsidized Housing
As a landlord, you’ve heard the horror stories and we’re all to familiar with the stereotypes. We want to tell you, it’s not what you think.
The Credit Crunch Continues to Mean More Renters
Many Millennials are reframing the idea of renting as freedom to follow their dream jobs, and putting that down payment toward something else.
Toxic Mold and Legal Liability: What Landlords Need to Know
Mold & Liability In 1997, Darren and Marcie Mazza rented a unit at Partridge Point Apartments in Sacramento, CA. There they lived without incident until 2000, when they and their 8-year old son began to experience a number of health problems. The Mazza’s wondered if those problems were related to water coming through a vent from a …
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Pet-Friendly Rentals: Boon or Bane for Property Managers?
Pros & Cons of Allowing Restricted Pets According to the ASPCA, there are between 70 and 80 million dogs and between 74 and 96 million cats in the United States. Between 37 and 48% of every American home has a dog, and 30 to 37% have a cat. The numbers don’t lie: people like their pets. And …
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Will the DC Housing Bubble Burst? A Look at Area Trends
Just a year ago The Washington Post reported that average home prices were so high that there was concern. The Post’s research and analysis noted that neighborhoods matter