Are luxury rentals the new niche market for agents? They are unique and may not follow the trends of other rental properties. This sub-category has seen increased growth, primarily due to the persistence of high mortgage rates and limited inventory.
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Renters account for around 34% of the United States population, many of whom are under the age of 35. You may choose to rent if you want a lower monthly payment than a mortgage, prefer someone else to handle property management, don’t spend a lot of time at home, or want a low-maintenance living space. As a renter, you’re entitled to a set of rights, also known as renter’s rights or tenant’s rights. Learn more about what rights you have as a renter, how they differ by state, and more.
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Security deposits – a tenant’s last line of defense against unexpected cleaning fees and a landlord’s safety net for surprise damages. Ideally, when a lease ends, the deposit is returned in full – or, at the least, with reasonable deductions. Unfortunately, the reality is not always such a happy ending.
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Are you a rental property owner wondering how the home-office deduction might apply to you?
Owning rental property can be lucrative, but you need to understand all the laws, especially tax-related laws, which might impact your revenue.
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You spend most of your time in the kitchen, either preparing food or eating, so even if you rent, you will probably want to add some décor and personality to make it look and feel like home. However, renovating a rental property kitchen is not always feasible because there might be explicit instructions in the rental agreement not to make any major changes to the property without the owner’s consent, or the landlord may prohibit any modifications to the interior. This, however, does not mean that you cannot make minor décor changes to the house.
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Real estate scams cost buyers, renters, and landlords billions of dollars annually. The transition to digital real estate solutions and a rampant housing market resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic has seen them increase more than ever before.
You should be mindful of these four real estate scams currently trending in the digital sphere, from wire fraud schemes to phony home and apartment listings.
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There are many reasons why people decide to sell their property. One of the most common ones is, of course, profit, or the lack of it. You might have spotted a chance in the market to profit by selling your property, or you have simply realized that renting it will not bring you the kind of profit you’re looking for, so you naturally decide to sell it. Nevertheless, there are many other reasons why people opt for this decision.
Selling a rental property is an exciting adventure, but you need to do it right. This is precisely why our Realty Executives team has decided to share some valuable tips for selling a rental property, so let’s get into it.
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Renting a property out may seem like a relatively simple task, but for first timers, there’s a lot to learn.
That said, once you have a clear understanding of what’s involved, it’s a matter of working through the steps to best ensure that you attract great tenants, and everyone can have a positive experience.
Here are the critical steps to take to rent out your property for the first time.
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If you’ve decided that you want to rent out your home or investment property, you may think that all you need to do is publish a listing and, voila! You’ve got a new tenant! Well… renting out your property may not be as simple as it seems. Before creating a listing online, there are a few things you need to consider.
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One of the biggest disputes among renters and landlords is the security deposit. Almost all apartment management companies or landlords require one. If a problem does arise, it usually involves the renter receiving less than the amount they thought they were entitled to. Let’s dive into scenarios and common questions about security deposits. Specifically we will attempt to answer the question of how renters can get their entire deposit back quickly.
What is a Security Deposit
First of all, the security deposit is your money. Its purpose is solely to be used against any damage that you cause during the rental.
For example, if you damaged anything inside the unit that needs to be repaired, this will be deducted out of the security deposit amount. It is not to be used for anything else.
Some states actually require the landlord to deposit the money into a separate account. They must also report the name of the bank, and the account number to the lessee.
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