For many owners, employing a property management company is not just a financial decision but an emotional one as well. Entrusting your home or investment property to others can be a difficult decision, especially to those moving out of the area. One of the biggest concerns landlords have is handling...
As part of our property management services, all of our owners and landlords receive 1099 forms every year along with their personalized ledger report itemizing each expense and income. Why is this important? Because most landlords do not take advantage of all the tax deductions that they might be able...
The most common question consumers are asking about credit scores - How does a score get calculated? There are 5 main factors: 1. Payment History - equals about 35% of the overall score. Any late payments in the last 12 to 24 months have the biggest impact. A 30 day late today...
For the past month, I have been helping a friend renovate her brother’s rental house. This completely unplanned renovation occurred after the tenants who had been renting the house were evicted for being four months behind in their rent. The rental house is in the Shenandoah Valley, approximately 2 hours from...
For many owners, employing a management company is not just a financial decision but an emotional one as well. Entrusting your home or investment property to others can be a difficult decision, especially to those moving out of the Washington, D.C. area. I have always been a firm believer the...
This being the Washington DC Metro Area our offices deal with a lot of military client’s many of whom are renting while on assignment in our area. However, what happens when a military tenant suddenly receives orders that they’re being reassigned? This is where the Service Members Civil Relief Act...
Looking for a great mobile real estate search app? Stop looking! Avery-Hess, Realtors is proud to announced the release of their Real Estate home search App utilizing GPS-based Multiple Listing Service (MLS) search technology to allow consumers and Agents to search the MLS in real time, giving them the most...
Spring is right around the corner and that means it's prime rental season in the Washington, D.C. area. From Arlington to Reston to Bethesda, landlords and Real Estate Agents are preparing for yet another busy season that will bring multiple applications and high rents. One of the questions landlords most frequently...
Worried about placing an application on a rental you would love to live in but feel your credit score will not suffice? Don't be afraid, most landlords are happy to work with applicants as long as they are upfront and can provide other references from current and previous landlords. We tell...
Let's face it - our nation is in a housing frenzy! Not a buying or selling frenzy per se, a remodeling frenzy! We have gone koo-koo over HGTV and its never ending supply of do-it-yourself shows. In the midst of that obsession comes a new addiction called Houzz. This website and...