Property Management Blog
Hedge Against Inflation With These 3 Real Estate Investment Types
The annual inflation rate in the United States is currently around 7.5%—the highest it has been since 1982. It doesn’t matter if you’re a cashier, lawyer, plumber, or retiree; if you spend U.S. dollars, inflation impacts you.
Read More8 Popular Home Design Features for 2022
There’s a lot to consider when selling your home, from the market and appraisals to where you’ll go next. Don’t forget, however, that design is also a key factor. It’s often one of the first things buyers notice when they walk into a home, and it’s also a detail that you, as a seller, can easily control.
Read MoreLowest Mortgage Rates in History: What It Means for Homeowners and Buyers
In July, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell below 3% for the first time in history.1 And while many Americans have rushed to take advantage of this unprecedented opportunity, others question the hype. Are today’s rates truly a bargain? While average mortgage rates have drifted between 4% and 5% in recent years, they haven’t always been…
Read MoreShould You Allow Pets in Your Groton Rental Property? Pros and Cons Explained
There are pros and cons to allowing pets in a rental property, and today we’re sharing those with you. Generally, we recommend pets to our owners who are renting out their property. Over 40 percent of people in eastern Connecticut have a pet or want to add a pet in the next year or two.…
Read MoreHow to Get the Best Tenants for Your Rental Property in Groton Tenant Screening Tips from a Professional
A good property management company does four things to make sure their owner attracts a high-quality tenant: we complete a credit check, background check, an eviction check, and process a thorough application. It’s called tenant screening, and the process can ensure you get a worthwhile tenant into your property.
Read MoreTenant Eviction for Your Groton Rental Property - How to Get a Bad Tenant Out
There’s nothing worse than having to deal with a bad tenant, but from one property owner to another: you want to avoid an eviction at all costs. The Connecticut eviction process takes time and contains a number of specific steps to follow to evict a tenant for nonpayment of rent, holding over after expiration of…
Read MoreRental Property Maintenance: The Right Way to Take Care of Your Groton Property
The need to perform maintenance and repairs on rental properties is inevitable, but there is a right way to handle both.
Read MoreWhat Are Professional Property Management Fees in Groton, CT?
If you’re considering using a professional property management company to rent your property in Groton, you want to know how much youre going to pay. The following are the most common management fees so you know what to expect:
Read MoreWhy You Should Work with Pledge Property Management
Pledge Property Management is a full service management company located in Bozrah, Connecticut. I grew up in the eastern part of the state, love this area and know many of the towns very well. I’m also an experienced property manager. As a second generation real estate professional, I come from a portfolio of
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