For more than 20 years, a coalition of Landlords and Tenants Advocacy groups have been meeting to represent both sides. Every year “responsible” legislation has been passed. And every year landlords and tenants have lost a little of our freedoms. […]
Did You Know #4
Did you know that Empire owners can do their own repairs? Well, it’s true. Many of our owner who are handy with repairs but do not like the burden or management do their own repairs. This is a great way […]
Landscaping – The Growing Debate
This time of year, the grass, weeds, and shrubs grow with vigor. We all have a tough time keeping up with our own yards, so the question that is often asked is how a landlord is to deal with […]
Market Update 2018
According to a recent study of the nations housing market, Eugene has the 2nd most restrictive in the nation. This is amazing when you consider the housing crunch in major cities in the northwest like Seattle and Portland. To […]
Staging Your Home for Sale
By Becki Trowbridge When preparing to sell a home some of the basic practices are best to apply; make sure the home is clean & bright, free from clutter and all major aesthetic issues have been repaired. This may […]
“Use a picture. It’s worth a thousand words.”
Arthur Brisbane, the editor of the New York Evening Journal, wrote these words in 1911. The idea has been around for a long time and is still meaningful. It has immense value when applied to homes, their condition and […]
The Millennial
Millennials make up nearly 40% of the renters market. We see them every day at Empire. They are tech-savvy, usually communicative (especially with tech), decerning customers, and usually know the companies online reputation before they seek additional info on a property. […]
Welcome
Carla Jackson has joined the team here at Empire, bringing her enthusiastic and joyful, yet at the same time highly detail oriented, personality here to brighten our office. Having worked for many years in the customer service industry, she […]