Landlord Academy

According to a recent study by Renthop.com, July through September is peak rental season. In fact, there’s a 4.5% difference seen between rental rates in July compared to January. Between relocating for school or

Most real estate agents will advise their clients to invest in landscaping prior to selling their homes. After all, having well-maintained trees and shrubs can increase property value by up to 14%. But today’s

As a landlord, you want your tenants to be as happy as possible with their accommodations. Unfortunately, summer can bring a lot of problems, including pests. Pests, like ants, rodents, and bees, can be more than

Summer is peak moving season, which means now is the best time to find potential tenants for your rental property. Unfortunately, this also means you’re up against a lot of competition as one of the 28.8 million

Summertime is a season for spending time outside, for relaxing, and for enjoying moments with loved ones. It’s no wonder why so many families choose to take a vacation during this season. But while 71%

Cabinets are a kitchen’s most important feature. As the first thing that people notice, they get a lot of attention and can seriously impact the overall aesthetic of the room. They are also, unfortunately, quite

With spring weather finally here, it’s a great time for landlords and property managers to make any improvements or changes to their rental properties. After a long winter, it’s important to ensure properties

Foreclosure is a legal process in which a lender attempts to recover the balance of a loan from a borrower who has stopped making payments by forcing the sale of the property in order to use the asset as

The U.S. has more pet dogs than any other country, with 75 million pups finding their way into homes all across the nation. And while these furry friends undoubtedly bring an immense amount of joy into their

There are a number of basic maintenance tasks that should be completed before you sell your home. In addition to home inspections (and any repairs or changes that may be needed as a result of their findings), many

When the average person wants to improve their appearance, they can see a skin specialist or even a surgeon for a rejuvenating treatment or a pick-me-up with Botox injections (the results of which last anywhere

Being a property owner or manager is a tough, but rewarding job. And with the market value of property in NYC growing for the sixth straight fiscal year in 2017, more people are choosing to invest in real estate

Over the past few years, especially in 2018, the housing market has seen drastic changes. From fewer homes being put on the market to increasing mortgage rates, the real estate market was a roller coaster last

Most property owners who lease their rental units notice a slight decline in sales during the off-season, i.e., mid- to- late winter. The fact is, moving during the winter season is anything but easy in most

The housing market never seems to be at its best, regardless of when you’ve decided it’s time for a change of scenery. Fluctuating supplies and demands are unreliable and unpredictable, making simply waiting for

As a property owner or manager, you have a lot of responsibilities. Not only do you need to ensure that your property is in good shape, but you need to make sure your tenants are safe as well. Safety is always a

It is more important than ever to curate your home’s first impression when it’s on the market. Now that around 92% of people use the internet during their search for a new home, you have more power to curate its

Moving households, whether it’s across the country or down the street, is a complicated process. Outside of the fact that you need to pack up and transport your entire life (the average home has around 300,000

If you’re looking to enter the real estate market and possess your own rental property, you couldn’t have picked a better time. Homeownership is at a 50-year low — this shows that renting isn’t only for those

The millennial generation has certainly faced a unique set of financial challenges in an ever-changing economic climate. But their time to shine is coming, slowly but surely. In fact, millennials made up