Tenants that feel comfortable and cared for when they first move into their new home cause less issues. First impressions are everything, and if your tenant’s first impression of you and your property is positive, they will respect your rules and your property. Here are 4 easy tips to make your new tenant feel...
READ MORE2 Major Reasons Out-Of-Country Landlords Need a Property Manager
Like in any long-distance relationship, communication can often be difficult. For out-of-country landlords who must manage their properties by phone and email, it is easy to miss important details which can turn into bad decisions which could ultimately cost money in the long run. Here are 2 reasons to contact us at Performance Property...
READ MORE3 Things Home Buyers Should Look for In a Neighbourhood
Transportation One of the biggest factors to consider when moving is your travel distance to and from work and how the commute will impact your daily schedule. Is the neighbourhood you are looking at accessible by public transit? Does the bus or subway schedule align with the hours you travel to and from work?...
READ MORETop 3 Tasks You Should Outsource to A Property Manager
Dealing with the needs and issues of your tenant can be time consuming and very stressful. Implementing these 3 tips is a simple, affordable solution that will have you wondering why you didn’t outsource to our team at Performance Property Management sooner. Relax, we have you covered. Finding Ideal Tenants Finding tenants can be...
READ MORELiving Small: Two Factors to Consider Before Going Tiny
As we all know tiny living is the latest fad to hit the real estate world. From Canada to the United States, more and more home owners are opting to downsize in order to save big and get rid of their monstrous mortgages. Think you got what it takes to go tiny at 140-300...
READ MORETo Fix or Forget: What Home Improvements Should I Tend to Before Moving?
What do you do when you are looking to list your home for sale and your mind is running in circles trying to figure out what parts of the house you have to renovate, paint, update or just forget about altogether? This blog can help you find that clarity by determining which home improvements...
READ MORE4 Tips to Successfully Rent Out Your Home
In the hot Canadian real estate market, more and more home owners are interested in the idea of acquiring an investment property to rent out. Some may want the benefit of extra monthly income while others prefer saving the money to help pay off their mortgages. Either way – knowing how to successfully rent...
READ MOREProfessional Tenants – Property Owners Beware
There is widely growing problem in the world of real estate today: professional tenants. This issue, very familiar to landlords and project management companies, raises several very valid and controversial points. The system is set up in a way that many loopholes can be found, and certain individuals will take advantage of them. A...
READ MOREAre you pet friendly? If not, why not?
It’s a safe bet that every property owner or landlord will confront this question at some point in his or her time managing a rental property. The first thought that comes to mind might be negative factors such as; damage to the property, noise complaints, unpleasant odors. There has been data collected to support...
READ MORERenting verses Buying
With the market rising, the ongoing rental costs and constant competition this topic will forever lurk in discussion and debate among people. The idea of renting allows you to live in a home where you are only responsible for wear and tear and not any major repairs. There is however a few downsides, one being...
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