Property Management Blog

The first impression no longer starts at your front door. Instead, the majority of today’s potential homebuyers begin their property search online. The online photos of your property need to stand out among the competition and engage a prospective homebuyer enough to entice them to schedule a viewing with your REALTOR®. Here are some p...

Finding a home that you can see yourself in for the next five to twenty-five years is a great feeling. Don't let that feeling cloud your judgment and leave you with unexpected issues after the closing. Here are a few things to consider before you buy: 1. Hire an expert to do your own home inspections and attend them if possible. 2. ...

According to Safe Kids USA, an estimated 2.2 million children ages 14 and under are injured in school-related accidents each year. Here are some tips to help keep your children safe as they start a new year. Teach your child your phone number and home address. Designate a trusted relative, friend or neighbor to pick your child u...

Most first time home owners are entering their new domain with brand new appliances and furnishings. Although this is an extremely exciting time it is important to know what the life span is for common items. See Below. Appliances: Item: Life Span (years): Air Conditioner (room-size) 10 Dishwasher 10 Dryer...

For most of us, a home is usually the largest single investment of a lifetime. Such a large purchase warrants multiple visits before making a purchase and it is recommended that you stagger the times of these visits to get a comprehensive experience of the property. Here are some things to pay attention to when viewing a property. ...

Summer is often considered a challenging time to sell your home due to family vacations, childcare constraints and summer activities. While it may be more of a challenge or inconvenience to market your property during this season, it is not impossible. Here are some ideas to attract summer buyers. Maintain your lawn. Focus on curb...

Enjoy the warm summer months and ensure the safety of your pets with these seasonal safety tips. Never leave an animal in a parked car, even with the windows cracked. A car can heat to extreme temperatures in a few short minutes, causing heat stroke and even death. If you run with your pet, consider starting your routine earlier...

Whether you live in a chic modern residence or a rustic mountain retreat, a fireplace can truly make a statement. And the options are nearly limitless, from the fuel to the materials. Dan Cusack, President of Cusack Builders, Inc. and a New Jersey State Registered Home Builder, specializes in building custom homes. In his view, the sky is...

You closed on your new property. The boxes are off of the moving truck, the furniture is in the right rooms and you are wondering what to do first. Here is a checklist of important tasks that are high priority. Test the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Install new alarms or change the batteries if necessary. Establish an esc...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the second leading cause of accidental injury-related death among children ages 1 to 14 and the leading cause of accidental injury-related death among children ages 1 to 4. Take these important steps to make your backyard pool safer to prevent an accident. In...