Hawaii Real Estate Hawaii's real estate market heated up in December with sales growth of 36% along with price gains of 6%. Oahu, Kauai, and Maui all saw strong growth. The Honolulu Board of REALTORS® reports Oahu real estate market ended 2020 with a spike in sales and new listings.  In December, sales of single-family…

"How to" Property Management Tips The business of rental property management is evolving. Opportunities in the rental industry are growing.  Yet technology, taxes, competition and regulation are increasing challenges for sustainable profit. And when we talk about property management, we are talking about profit management. Profit occurs when properties and tenants are managed well. It's…

Apartmentlist, Zumper and Census.gov Rent Price Reports December's rent price reports show one bedroom apartment prices in the major metros are falling further, however 2 bedroom rents seem to be rising faster. Although rent prices generally are climbing fast across the nation, they are dropping significantly in some of the major metros including New York…

Sign More Apartment Leases with Pre-Suasion Given how difficult it is for apartment managers to fill apartment vacancies during the pandemic, especially in downtown regions, you might enjoy a little lift in leasing success. A recent article from NAAHQ offers an interesting angle to increase apartment lease signings. They've dubbed it pre-suasion -- the conditioning…

10 Important Technologies for Property Managers In 2021, technology will again bring us products and services that will improve our revenues, lower costs, and make work more fun. Of course, just easing the workload is fascinating enough for most property management professionals. The nice thing about tech improvements is that your tenants will also love…