Turnovers: An Opportunity, Not a Setback
Turnovers are a lot of work. They are time-consuming and can be expensive, but in many cases, they are also an opportunity. The average tenancy for a single-family home lasts
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How Empire Deals 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
It’s a Free Country, but not a Rent-Free Country
It is strange how unusual comments said by random people stick with you. You don't know why, and you barely remember the face of the person who said it, but
Landlord/Tenant Relations
There is a certain level of inevitable vulnerability experienced by all landlords. While you constantly remind yourself that business is business, and this home is an investment, it is hard
Security Deposit- How much do I charge?
Here at Empire, we have coined quite a few sayings/mottos over the years. There is the famous "All Roads Lead To Empire' and of course, "We take the stress out of
A Lingering Smell
There are a few inevitable scenarios we encounter with almost every home we list for rent. The applicant that applies and is eager to see the home, claims to be
The Approaching Demise
In 1995, Craig Newmark began a small email service to friends that featured local events in the San Fransico Bay area. It became a web-based service in 1996, as well
Pet-Friendly Rentals- Pros and Cons
The most common question asked by prospective applicants is "is this home pet-friendly?" For many, that is the deciding factor. Many animals are now viewed as family members. Leaving them