Property Management Blog

Why does Times Real Estate give a reasonable rent increase to long-term tenants?We have been considering a substantial increase in rent in order to bring a property up to market value.However, after careful consideration, we have come to the conclusion that this might not be the ...

What can disqualify Voucher or Rental Assistance- Holding applicants from getting approved? Your credit score does not affect your eligibility for Section 8 or any rental housing assistance. However, Times Real Estate can carry out a credit check on you to determine if you can pa...

Scoring a contract with a property management company as a vendor can mean long-term work and solid community relationships. When you provide stellar work and your projects run smoothly, you’re more likely to build customer loyalty and enjoy the benefits of steady work...

5 Reasons a Landlord May Choose Not to Renew Your LeaseThere are plenty of good reasons landlords won’t allow contract renewalIf your lease is coming to an end, it's time to consider what to do next. In most cases, you'll either opt to renew the lease or you'll ...

10 Tips for Selecting the Best Property ManagerBefore you decide which one is best, it is important to understand what a property manager is and does. Property managers can be an individual or a firm that takes over daily rental operations for a fee. Thus, these professionals tak...

How to Prevent Frozen PipesKeep garage doors closed if there are water supply lines in the garage.Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing. Be sure to move any harmful cleaners and household chemicals up out of the reach of chil...

Why Pipe Freezing is a ProblemWater has a unique property in that it expands as it freezes. This expansion puts tremendous pressure on whatever is containing it, including metal or plastic pipes. No matter the strength of a container, expanding water can cause pipes to break.Pipe...

Welcome to your Times Real Estate Group Resident Benefits Package! To help you take advantage of your Resident Benefits Package, we’ve included some helpful information below, including some “action items” to get things started! What you need to know: ...

Why Tenants Don’t Want to Move in the Winter The winter months are always slow for rentals as people generally don’t want to deal with moving during the busy holiday season, and moving can be practically impossible if we get snow. Larger properties are more susceptibl...

As we're into the colder, darker winter months, it’s essential that your home is prepared for the challenges it will face.So, as a tenant, what can you do?Keeping the property warmOne of the best methods of keeping your home warm and your heating bill down is to keep th...