Property Management Blog

Real Estate Information Source: What Is a Short-Term Rental?

Are you looking for a way to meet interesting people and make a little cash while doing it? The answer is to use your living space as a short-term rental. Short-term rentals are attractive to vacationers because they're often cheaper than getting a hotel.Since you'll have...

Property Management in a Nutshell: Why It's Vital for Landowners

A lot of people want to be landlords as it's a great way to generate recurring income, but many don't realize quite how challenging it is. About 44% of people use property managers to make things easier.Whether you're new to being a landlord or have years of experienc...

The Role of an Association Manager: Key Responsibilities and Skills

Did you know that 875,000 Arizona homes are part of an HOA community? That comes out to 31.1%-or nearly one-third of the state.With so many HOA boards, it stands to reason that some will do their duties better than others. But what's the secret to HOA success? In many cases, ...

What Is the Connection Between HOA and Home Value?

About one-fifth of all homes across the nation are part of an HOA. In Arizona, those numbers amount to over 30 percent. These HOAs often come with hefty monthly fees, but are they worth the investment?As it turns out, your HOA and home value are both linked. If an HOA performs po...

Community Association Manager: Leading Communities to Thrive and Flourish

Roughly 65% of Arizona residents own their homes, and many of us belong to our local homeowner's association. Yet with so many communities, keeping everything organized and managed is difficult.One of the best ways to do so is with an effective Community Association Manager. ...

HOA Management: Essential Practices for Successful Homeowners Associations

Did you know that about 26% of the US population lives in a homeowner's association? HOAs are integral for keeping a community running, but how can you make sure you're serving yours as well as possible?One of the best ways is to familiarize yourself with the ins and outs...

5 Strategies to Increase HOA Property Value

As a property owner or investor, boosting property values should always be at the core of your real estate strategies.Owning a homeowners association (HOA) property can keep your property values high. In fact, studies show that HOA properties price 4% higher than similar non-HOA ...

5 Primary Responsibilities of an HOA Board

Arizona has one of the highest number of homeowner associations (HOA) in the country with 31.1% of its residences being part of an HOA. If you live in the capital of Phoenix with the largest population in the state, you will most likely be a part of one.If you are moving to or li...