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Whether you invest in rental property full-time or just rent out your extra bedroom on occasion, you need more protection than a standard homeowners policy can provide. To shield yourself from potentially catastrophic losses, look into supplemental coverage for your homeowners policy or a separate landlord insurance policy. Here’s what you need to know about the differences between homeowners and landlord insurance. Comparing homeowners insurance and landlord insurance The table below highlights differences and similarities between homeowners insurance vs. landlord insurance: Coverage details Homeowners insurance Landlord insurance Insured resides In the home alongside tenant In... Read more
It’s clear that the housing market has heated up, with a lack of inventory for sale pushing up prices and making conditions tough for would-be home buyers. But as...
Many people choose not to rent out their property here in Seward because they are scared about getting a bad renter. In our line of work as property managers, we have...
A new report put out by RealtyTrac, a source for comprehensive housing data, released its first quarter 2016 Single Family Rental Market Report, showing the best and...
Could changes to the Ellis Act be on the way? Under the terms of the 1985 Ellis Act, property owners may evict all of their rent-controlled tenants with only four...
Location, location, location. Three small words that can transform your property investment decision, says Belvoir. Belvoir Aberdeen’s advice for helping to decide the best location for a property investment includes: 1. Only decide on where you want to invest after thorough research. 2. Do not make a decision based on the look of the property alone. Just because it appeals to you, it will not necessarily be a good rental investment. 3. Providing tenants with a quality, well-maintained property for them to call home carries responsibilities. Only work with a local agent that you have checked out, trust and who has gained all the relevant professional industry accreditations. 4. Remember... Read more
When it comes to real estate clichés, “Location, location, location” has all other contenders (including “Not a drive-by!”; “Cash is king!”; “Is that your...
If you just spent your third or fourth sleepless night listening to whichever nightmares rented your neighbor’s place on Airbnb, your options used to be limited...
WASHINGTON – Citing an acute shortage of affordable rental housing and severe regulatory burdens that drive up the cost of single- and multifamily housing for...
In the age of social media and online rating sites, the majority of potential renters start searching for a place to live using some type of mobile device or desktop...
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