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Tenants Prefer Suburban and Urban Homes Even During the Pandemic

By Erlin Taylor Tuesday, August 3, 2021

As COVID-19 forced plenty of people to start working from home, renters questioned their satisfaction in their current locations. Zillow found that many renters seem satisfied with their current locations, such as the urban and suburban tenants, but rural renters will most likely...

Portland Apartment Rents Start to Rise After 2020 Plummet

By Erlin Taylor Tuesday, July 27, 2021

A recent article by Oregon Live brings good news to rental owners and disappointment to tenants. According to Apartment List, May marks the third straight month of Portland’s rent increase, finally rising after plummeting in 2020. Portland Rent Rise as Pent-Up Demands ...

Pros and Cons of Walk-In Showers

By Erlin Taylor Tuesday, July 20, 2021

As the reign of tubs with showers fade, walk-in showers steal the spotlight. They're convenient, minimalistic, and elegant, so if you're thinking of joining the bandwagon, here are the pros and cons of walk-in showers: Advantages of Walk-In Showers Versatile Walk-in ...

Oregon Gov. Signs Law Letting Tenants Pay Back Rent Until Feb. 2022

By Erlin Taylor Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Good news for Oregon tenants who owe their landlords back rent because of Covid-19 pandemic-related circumstances. On Wednesday, May 19, 2021, Gov. Kate Brown signed into law Senate Bill 282. This law pushes the July 2021 deadline for Oregon tenants to settle their unpaid rent to...

The 10 Most Popular Options for Shower Walls

By Erlin Taylor Tuesday, July 6, 2021

If you’re thinking of remodeling your bathroom or building a new shower room, it’s crucial to consider your shower wall options. Shower walls make or break your bathroom, room aesthetics, and budget, so check out these ten popular shower options for shower walls and s...

Rental Business Woes During the Pandemic? Start Welcoming Pets

By Erlin Taylor Tuesday, June 29, 2021

With the onset of the pandemic and even as it stabilizes, its effect on businesses is undeniable. Rent concession rates are rising as property owners and managers scramble to keep their businesses afloat. The offerings not only manage to attract customers but also retain existing...

Choosing the Perfect Finish for Your Kitchen Cabinets

By Erlin Taylor Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Your cabinets’ finish makes or breaks your kitchen, but choosing the perfect finish for your kitchen cabinets doesn’t need to be complicated or difficult. To effectively select the right finish, familiarize yourself with some of the standard cabinet coatings and see w...

Solutions to Five Emerging Trends Impacting Rental Housing Post-Pandemic

By Erlin Taylor Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Uncertainty hit everyone when the pandemic started, and businesses suffered greatly. Most are still at a loss even as we slowly started resuming daily activities in the new normal. For the rental industry, things are even worse. Can you still expect customers in a pandemic-w...

COVID-19 to Continue Influencing Renter Decision and Landlord Actions

By System Tuesday, June 8, 2021

In a pandemic-wrought world, safety is a priority. Zillow reports that 75% of prospective and current renters convey serious concern over the coronavirus, while 22% show little interest, and only 3% shrug it off. Sixty percent of renters closely follow coronavirus updates and exp...

Rental Market Undergoes Changes as Renters Suffer Financial Impact

By Erlin Taylor Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Nearly 3 million renters opted to return to their families or parents as the pandemic spread in April 2020. Most of those renters were Gen Z. Zillow’s survey observes 49% of prospective and current renters suffering from negative employment shock as COVID-19 raged on. ...