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 […]
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Legislative Update: Say Goodbye to the 72-HR Notice
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Legislative Update- Standardized Application Fee, Move-in Restrictions, and More
The Eugene City Council has done the unthinkable. After multiple attempts over several years, they passed Ordinance No. 20670 on July 11th, 2022, and it was signed by the Mayor on July 13th, 2022. These new regulations, updates to […]
Should I Allow Pets at My Property?
Most inquiries into available rentals consist of a few basic questions. Price, security deposit, and the most important of all, pets. As many as 72% of tenants currently own a pet of some kind. Most owners don’t like the […]
Market Update- Inflation, Rents, Gas: Everything Is Up
It’s no secret inflation is raging out of control this year. The price of everyday items, like milk, eggs, etc., has increased by staggering percentages. We’ve all seen it at the pump; the price of fuel has almost tripled […]
Only A Rich Man Can Afford Cheap Paint Revisited
Many of the older customers of Empire may recognize this title. It dates back to a time when our lead property manager and founder was a one-man show and wrote his own newsletter. That time was characterized by flamboyant […]