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A recent federal law was passed to protect our tenant clients who are victims of foreclosure.  Per federal law the resident's lease is valid for the entire term even if the home is foreclosed upon.  If a tenant signs a 12 month lease and the home forecloses before that time--they may remain in th...
12/15/2009
With the recent turn towards cold weather it is always important to prevent unnecessary damage to your rental properties.  Homepointe property managers show each vacant property 2-3 times weekly--while doing so we take measures to protect our owner clients: 1.  Turn off water mains to prevent pip...
12/15/2009
In spectacular fashion, Natomas is finishing up the year on a positive rental note.  I have rented up six single family homes in the past 10 days--3 of them rented before the current tenant vacated.  Rents are not increasing; however, the interest received has been much improved over October and ...
12/03/2009
Two of Homepointe's main services are to either place a tenant and manage the home or place the tenant and turn management over to the homeowner.  The vast majority of our clients utilize our management services.  They opt to NOT be on the hook for a 2am phone call from a tenant without heat or a...
11/24/2009
Natomas at large is still attracting plenty of qualified tenants to its community.  Three and Four bedroom homes are placing tenants in less than 30 days when priced properly.  North Natomas and Westlake continue to outperform South Natomas and communities North and East of Northgate Blvd.  Even ...
11/23/2009
Over the past 30-45 days I am seeing a trend for families to gravitate towards traditional 3 bed 2 bath properties.  They are looking to rent mid range homes that offer the basics--good roofs, functional central heat and air, reliable plumbing and decentyards.  Money is more of an issue than ever...
11/11/2009
We all know the Smart water meters were installed...it was just a matter of time till they were activated.  As Homepointe pays recurring utility expenses at no cost for our clients, last week we started receiving the letters telling us that the water meters would be put into use starting January ...
11/10/2009
This mandatory inspection of all rental units in the City has swept through Natomas and Del Paso Heights recently.  From most reports all went well.  Homepointe will act as the local contact representative for our clients by coordinating authorizations with the tenants, meeting the city inspector...
10/19/2009
If there is one thing I learned early on in renting and managing property is that consistency proves successful.  We as managers need to be as dynamic as the people we encounter and properties we manage.  What separates some of us in this industry is the intestinal fortitude to stay the course an...
10/19/2009
Big winter storms like the one on our horizon is a good reminder to winterize your vacant rentals.  Have roof gutters cleared, windows secured and water mains turned off to avoid unnecessary problems.  Once the storms blow over it is always a good idea to walk the vacant properties to inspect for...
10/12/2009
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