Property Management Insights

The 4th of July is a special day when we honor our country and remember the brave soldiers who gave their lives for our freedom. As we gather with family and friends for parades, barbecues, and fireworks, we feel a deep sense of pride and gratitude. The American flag waves high, ...

Rental property wear and tear is an inevitable aspect of property management, reflecting the gradual deterioration that occurs from normal, everyday use. It is important for landlords and tenants to distinguish between wear and tear and damage to maintain a fair and effective lea...

Introducing the EDENPURE Thunderstorm Oxileaf II Air Purifier. For more information, visit their website at www.edenpure.com. Please note, I do not receive any compensation from this product or vendor.I first discovered this air purifier when listening to the John Fredericks Radi...

The deteriorated chimney liner shown here would likely remain undetected in a casual walk-through. A chimney liner inside a masonry chimney is a vital safety feature.  In this photo, the chimney liner has deteriorated over time, and in some places it has disintegrated altoge...

Heavenly Father, On this Memorial Day, we pause to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We honor their courage and dedication, and we ask that You comfort their families and loved ones. May their legacy inspire us to live with gratitude and to seek...

Georgia's new legislation effecting owners' responsibilities on rental properties.  There are 4 key elements: 1. Landland shall keep the premises in good repair. If you wouldn't let your mom live there, you need to do some work. 2. Expands the definitio...

Governor Kemp recently enacted the Georgia Squatters Reform Law, designed to assist homeowners in reclaiming their properties from squatters. Under this new law, homeowners who discover squatters on their property can contact the police, who will then require the squatters to pro...

Should you raise the rent in this market at renewal? We thihnk not. 

We can all feel how soft the rental market is in the Atlanta area. Since last year at this time, monthly rental prices have decreased about $200, and just since last month, rent prices have decreased about $50 – and we are coming into the peak season!Our inventory of availa...

Everybody’s got stuff.  A lot of stuff.  And we’re acquiring more stuff all the time, so we all need to discard some stuff on a regular basis.  In most cases, it’s fine to simply toss unwanted stuff in the trash.  But there are some household...