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 […]
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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 roughly three years. Even if your tenants were the […]
The Importance of Curb Appeal
Spring has finally arrived. Those of us here in Oregon are still having to put up with some cold and rain between the intermediate sunny days. But all the same, spring is here. Consequently, those tenants that need to […]
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 to avoid having an emotional attachment to your property. You […]
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 being a Landlord.” The more humorous ones, such as […]
Did You Know #6
Keys are every Property Manager’s worst nightmare. Every property has at least one, and some have far more than that. If even one of those keys is lost or misplaced, it can be an enormous problem. Here at Empire, […]