Property Management Blog

Lease Enforcement Tips for Landlords in Delaware

You followed all the rules: screened tenants carefully, outlined clear terms in your lease agreement, and maintained the property. So why is your tenant ignoring the rent due date, breaking lease terms, or causing damage?Too many Delaware landlords assume that having a signed lea...

How Section 8 Decides if Your Rent Is Reasonable: A Guide for Delaware Landlords

You list your rental for what seems like a fair market rate...only to have Section 8 reject it. Frustrating, right? Many Delaware landlords assume that if their rent matches local listings, the housing voucher program will approve it.But Section 8 housing doesn't work that wa...

HOA Manager Services: Elevating the Quality of Homeowners Association Management

According to the Community Associations Institute, almost 2,000 community associations, including homeowners associations (HOAs), call Delaware home. An estimated 100,000 of the state's residents live in about 41,000 homes within these communities. About two-thirds of these f...

How Property Management Can Help You Protect Your Delaware Investment

ConsumerAffairs cites the U.S. Census Bureau, which reported a national vacancy rate of 7.4% in Q1 of 2024. Delaware is among the states that have experienced high rental vacancy rates.Owning an investment property in Delaware can be thrilling and rewarding. But navigating the ch...

The Power of Home Staging: Transforming Your Property for Sale in Delaware

A survey conducted by Bankrate shows that at least 676 homes were sold in Delaware this year. This was a rise of 8.2% since last year.As a real estate investor in Delaware, you want to sell your home fast and for good cash. However, you can only achieve this if you do proper home...

Open House Success: Tips for Hosting a Memorable Property Showing in Delaware

According to Bankrate, on average, homes in Delaware are staying on the market for 30 days, 7 days longer than in October 2023.The slowdown reflects the tough market conditions sellers face. As a seller, you need to explore different strategies to sell your home fast and at a goo...

Renting Your Home for Vacations: A Comprehensive Guide

Imagine your charming Delaware home sitting empty for most of the summer while tourists flock to the coast, looking for the perfect place to stay. Why not turn that idle space into a revenue-generating vacation rental?From pricing to property management, guest experience to local...

Maximizing Rental Income: Tips for Vacation Home Owners in Delaware

Imagine you own a beautiful vacation home nestled along Delaware's scenic beaches, but the season's slow. Bookings are low, and you're left wondering if your property's true earning potential is slipping through the cracks.Owning a vacation rental can be incredibl...

Why Choose Full-Service Property Management?

It's the middle of the night, and your phone jolts you awake. Your tenant's pipes have burst, flooding the apartment. As you groggily fumble for your plumber's number, you can't help but wonder - is this what you signed up for when you became a landlord?If this sc...

How to Get Tenants to Renew Leases

Delaware's rental market is facing increasing challenges, with rising property values and a competitive landscape putting pressure on both landlords and tenants. As lease expiration dates loom, property owners across the state are grappling with a critical question: How can t...