A booming sellers’ market combined with an uncertain future for the rental industry has many owners questioning if now is the time to sell. Smaller landlords have been hit hard by the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent eviction bans. As that ban now stretches to the end of June (maybe further), what […]
Tag Archives: property management COVID-19
03
May
May
The moratorium on evictions is now extended through June 30, 2021. Landlords are left to wonder, is there any end in sight? The answer is a complex and uncertain one. Since the CDC eviction ban has already been extended multiple times, what can a landlord do? According to Moody Analytics, an estimated 7 million households […]
01
Apr
Apr
Cities and towns across our nation are finally trying to put the COVID-19 pandemic behind us. With that, Spring welcomes the return of many community events, cultural attractions, and fun family activities. Even with continued social distance modifications and required face masks, individuals are ready to head back out and enjoy the chance to return […]
22
Mar
Mar
As more and more Baltimore residents receive the COVID-19 vaccine, the hope is that life may soon return to normal. That said, anyone involved in the rental industry will likely feel the pandemic’s effects long after it is gone. Many tenants in Baltimore City have lost hours or employment altogether, making it difficult to make […]
05
Mar
Mar
New executive orders have landlords in Washington DC and across the country wondering when, or if, relief from non-paying tenants will ever come. Recently, the POTUS signed an order to extend the eviction moratorium on residential properties. Therefore, at least for now, the light at the end of the tunnel is a little further away. […]
04
Mar
Mar
Many landlords who may have otherwise pursued a tenant eviction have so far not been able to due to COVID-19. However, is there an end in sight? At least for now, the federal government has extended the eviction moratorium for residential properties. Understanding changing regulations and executive orders are tough for landlords. After all, there […]
18
Feb
Feb
Across the nation, more and more neighborhoods are bouncing back from the pandemic woes of 2020. However, precautions are still needed to keep everyone safe. As a landlord, showing properties is challenging while trying to adhere to social distancing and sanitation requirements. That said, there are many showing alternatives that landlords can utilize to still […]
15
Feb
Feb
The new year is in full swing, and predictions are flying as to how the 2021 real estate market will turn out. After 2020, many are looking forward to what will hopefully be a better and more fruitful opportunity for investors and those looking to buy or sell a home. So, who will come out […]
09
Feb
Feb
Unfortunately for landlords, the COVID-19 pandemic has left many tenants unable to pay for their monthly rent due to shut-downs, furloughs, or complete job loss. As businesses struggle to resume operations, the threat of tenants not being able to afford to pay all of their bills continues to be an issue. So, what are property […]
28
Jan
Jan
The question for the day is, what will 2021 hold for the US rental market? No matter what the economic outlook post-COVID-19, individuals will always need a place to call home. That said, investors can count on a large portion of those individuals being renters. However, while the pandemic’s effects are still playing out, the […]