Recently, security system guru SafeHome.org released its annual rankings of the top 101 safest cities in the United States. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the city of Bowie in Prince George’s County (PG County) was included on the list and ranked at number 68. The list aims to provide homeowners interested in home security and prospective homebuyers with […]
Monthly Archives: April 2019
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Customer service is one of the most important aspects of running any business. If customers do not feel their needs have been taken care of or their concerns heard after a service or sale, the business is not likely to see returning customers. Similarly, if customers are not able to access solutions to problems or […]
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The federal government banned the use of lead-based paint in 1978. According to the 2015 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 69 percent of Pennsylvania homes were built before 1978. So, roughly 86 percent of the homes in the City of Philadelphia were constructed before the mandated change. While the state of Pennsylvania does not require lead-based […]
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Finding the right apartment is never easy. Sometimes, you get really lucky and happen upon a dream spot shortly after you’ve begun your search. But many times, it takes a lot of work to find a place that checks all (or, at least most) of your boxes. Once you’ve found a spot that resonates with your […]
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As a Philly rental property owner, you know one of the most commonly asked questions from potential tenants is, “Do you allow pets on the property?” Despite the horror stories you may have heard from other property owners, adjusting your rental property pet policy to allow for some animals comes with a number of benefits. […]
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When you begin searching for tenants for your rental property, it’s important to screen them thoroughly. If you skimp during this process, you could find yourself spending tens of thousands of dollars to compensate for your oversight. Unqualified tenants could cause significant damage to the property and may even stop paying rent altogether. Today, let’s […]