Developing a sense of “place” and identity is an important aspect of strengthening, promoting, and establishing a sense of community. Many towns and cities have unique historic architecture and landmarks that help establish the community character and history, so it’s important to preserve these buildings whenever possible. Preserving old buildings does not necessarily mean they […]
In housing, there is currently a big focus on “green” building, which means the developments or structures meet certain standards involving energy efficiency, design, and materials. Residents’ demand for lower energy bills and a smaller footprint (as far as waste, and even space) has made propelled the green building market. When a building is LEED certified, it means it has […]
The time has come to hunker down and wait out the winter, and with those dropping temps often come rising utility bills. Here are some tips to winterize your home, which will increase efficiency, save energy, and lower costs! 1. Prevent drafts. Many people purchase or make “door snakes” to block icy drafts from creeping […]
So your property is ready to rent, you’ve advertised and had showings (hopefully with RPM!), and at least one person seems very interested in renting. How do you know if they’re going to be a good tenant? Will they pay rent on time and responsibly care for the property while it’s in their possession? What other characteristics […]
What was once the American dream is not so anymore. More Americans are choosing to rent instead of purchase a home more than ever. In fact, rental vacancies are at historically low levels. The lowest they’ve been in 15 years. So what are the main contributors in this rental trend? Several factors make renting considerably […]
Renting your property to tenants is stressful! Hiring a management company is of course the best way to get your property ready to rent, but there are a few important items owners should address before handing over the keys to a company like Real Property Management. First, if the property is in a neighborhood with […]
What do you get when you take 80,000 brats, 64,000 sauerkraut balls, 400 pickled pigs feet and combine them with great music and best of all, lots of beer? You get Oktoberfest Zinzinnati! It all started in 1976 as an intimate neighborhood party where residents met near Fountain Square. It has since grown to be […]
I remember moving from Ohio into Kentucky in my rented U-Haul, driving down Fort Washington Way in sheer terror, realizing that my mirrors weren’t adjusted for my 5’3″ self and basically everything was a blind spot. I live to tell this story by the grace of God. To that end, let’s talk about driving a […]
September is REALTOR safety month. Agents across the nation have been robbed, assaulted and even murdered. We at Real Property Management take the safety of our agents very seriously and would like to share our top 10 safety tips for Realtors to avoid putting yourself at risk. 1) Prior to your showing appointment or open […]
You probably know that landscaping is a great way to add value to your property. However, not all of us have a green thumb. These three varieties are not only super easy to grow. They’re also beautiful! Catchflies are are true to their name, producing a very sticky substance that can do just that. It […]