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May
26
Oversights a Property Management Company Can Help Landlords Prevent

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When you’re leasing, managing, and maintaining a rental home in Arizona’s East Valley, it’s easy to make a mistake every now and then. There are going to be oversights when it comes to marketing or tenant screening. You might wait too long to make a repair. Unless you have a lot of experience or the support of a property manager, it’s normal to miss some important details.


Unfortunately, these oversights can have some devastating consequences. You could lose money. You could lose tenants. You could see your property’s condition and value deteriorate.


East Valley property management can help you prevent these expensive oversights.


We’re sharing some of the ...


May
07
Keeping cool in the AZ Heat


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The weather is officially heating up in the valley. Here are some easy ideas to stay cool in the Arizona heat.





  • Turn off the lights




  • Block out the sun - blackout curtains or window tinting/film works wonders




  • Keep all windows and door closed




  • Drink LOTS of fluids




  • Don’t overwork your electronics




  • Cook outdoors - this will keep the heat out of the house




  • Don’t use heat-generating appliances during the hottest parts of the day (Dryer, dishwasher, oven, etc)






Apr
11
AZ COVID-19 RESOURCES

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“As we work to combat the spread of COVID-19, access to resources that can help support families and businesses in this time of need is critical. We’re calling on Arizonans to be informed, get engaged, and support organizations doing important work to keep our communities safe and healthy. Arizona will get through this together.”


- Doug Ducey, Governor of Arizona


#AZTogether



https://www.saveourhomeaz.gov/RA/



https://arizonatogether.org/



https://www.azcentral.com/story/money/business/energy/2020/03/16/coronavirus-wont-disrupt-power-water-service-arizona-utilities-say/5059102002/



https://www.azfamily.com/news/continuing_coverage/coronavirus_coverage/arizona-businesses-that-ar...


Mar
26
May
31
More Jobs Mean More Residents

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Arizona is said to be adding more than 165,000 new jobs by 2020.







Arizona’s employment is expected to increase from 3,015,242 to 3,180,933, representing an annualized growth rate of 2.7 percent — an increase from last year’s projection of 2.6 percent and more evidence of Arizona’s continued acceleration over the last 12 months.







And where there are more employment options, there are more residents. In just a year, Maricopa country has added 81,244 people, which averages more than 200 people a day! “Arizona is open for opportunity — and the word is out,” said Governor Ducey. “For the third year in a row, more people are moving to Mar...


Feb
17
Gilbert ranked safest city in AZ and sixth in the country!


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Led by Gilbert, three Phoenix suburbs were ranked among the 15 safest cities in the country for 2018.


Gilbert came in 6th in WalletHub’s rankings, and two nearby cities were close behind. Chandler ranked 12th and Scottsdale 15th.


Other Arizona cities that were in the rankings were Tempe at #35, Mesa at #40, and Phoenix at #120.


“Arizona in general also had a lower natural disaster risk from floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, things like that."


Dec
07
Sep
19
Arizona Trees

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Why do trees fall and/or uproot during monsoons? Are there signs you should look for? What can you do differently?


















The Palo Verde tree, one of the most commonly planted trees in residential areas is native to Arizona. So why are they uprooting during monsoons? Jessie Byrd with the Native Plant Nursery in Pima County says it’s mostly due to overwatering. Since Palo Verde trees are native to Arizona they are not meant to be watered as frequently as most people do. This makes the trees grow a lot faster, making the wood really weak.


















Some other warning signs to look for that can help you catch damage before it happens.










  1. Hole in the trunk




  2. Cracks and/or mis...


Aug
16
Phoenix leads with the fastest growth in single-family residential rentals

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Although they’re more common in suburban settings, single-family rentals have been abundant in most of the nation’s biggest urban centers. When RENTCafe looked at increases in the number of renter-occupied households by type, they found that in 22 of the 30 largest U.S. cities single-family rentals expanded faster than apartments between 2007 and 2016.












With some of the largest numbers of foreclosures and sharpest drops in home values during the housing bust, the city of Phoenix tops the list of cities with the biggest percentage increase in single-family rentals. According to U.S. Census estimates, the number of houses for rent in Phoenix increased by a whopping 7...


Jul
06
Low Maintenance Landscape

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In Arizona it’s important to have the right landscaping due the extreme climate and frequent droughts. Here are some common low maintenance Arizona plants to think about next time you are landscaping.




Trees:




  • Palo Verde




  • Mesquite




  • Arizona Ash




  • Willow Acacia




Shrubs:




  • Arizona Rosewood




  • Brittlebush




  • Black Dalea




  • Flame Honeysuckle




  • Langman’s Sage





Perennials:




  • Blackfoot Daisy




  • Hummingbird Trumpet




  • Mexican Hat





Cacti/Succulents:




  • Blue Myrtle Cactus




  • Blue Yucca




  • Golden Barrel




  • Desert Spoon