Buy vs Rent in 2023 Redfin's latest report found that in only 4 major US metros , is it better to buy than rent. Those cities were Houston, Detroit, Philadelphia and Cleveland. The rest? Better to rent. Yes, mortgage rates have climbed and housing supply has cratered, especially in the single family market pushing house…

Tips for Hopeful Renters Continuing into 2023, the rental housing market vacancy rates are low. And while renters expect rent prices to fall, they aren't by much as yet. In fact, in some cities year over year rent growth in January was above 30%. The competition among renters is intense and will continue to be. …

Finding Local Nearby Plumbers You can Rely On Homeowners may not foresee big plumbing issues in their future, but rental property landlords have a little more foresight. In fact, plumbing issues of one kind or another beset even the newest or well-maintained homes. And the other issues will need a local plumber for sure, sometimes…

Texas Housing Market 2022 According to the latest housing market report from Redfin, from July, home prices in Texas rose 11.9% YoY. Home sales slumped 18.4% while the number of homes for sale went in the opposite direction, rising 18.7%. The price of a home for sale across the state rose 11.9% to $371,900 over…

30 Key Trends for the Property Management Industry in 2023 As property management industry professionals adjust to the post-covid era in 2023, they have a group of legacy challenges they may be taking with them into the next few years. Rent payment delays, debt, fewer trained staff and higher wage costs, higher maintenance and financing…