05/19/2023
Run Away Landscaping
Memorial Day is almost upon us. It is the time of sunshine and heat, while still receiving sufficient rain. It’s perfect weather for late afternoon walks, picnics, and family barbeques, but it is also perfect weather for the grass
“They’re making life fun for us.” That simple phrase was the reaction of a member of our staff upon reading House Bill 2001, a new piece of legislation that came into effect on March 30th, 2023. The bill does
03/19/2023
A Moldy Situation- Revisted
Horror stories about mold abound online. A quick google search gives results with titles like “mold: the silent killer” and “Poisoned: Our Mold Story.” A trifle mellow-dramatic, perhaps, but it definitely relays the message. Mold in your rental is
02/20/2023
Give Your Property A Face Lift
Winter in Lane County is a dreary few months. The oak and willow trees, lush and vibrant for the rest of the year, are a dull gray mottled over with soggy green moss. Occasionally, we will have snow, but
The Eugene Housing Policy Board met on January 9th, 2023, and discussed the ongoing implementation of their three-part “renter protection” plan. A city ordinance is being drafted and a public hearing will be held in late February, followed by
Thanksgiving is next week. Winter doesn’t officially begin until the 21st of next month, but winter weather will be here long before that date. It is at this time that Empire sends out our Winter Preparation Alert to our
10/20/2022
Market Update- Impending Crash?
Doom and gloom. That is what the concerned landlord finds when they search social media, watch the news, or listen to any real estate podcast. According to what you find online, the world is ending, the real estate market
09/19/2022
How to Deal with Noisy Tenants
Over the many years Empire has been in business, there is one kind of problem tenant we have been lucky enough to mostly avoid. The Noisemaker. The noisemaker can take many different forms. There are tenants who love their