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By PPA Properties - Wednesday, October 2, 2013

6 Personal Finance Rules to Live By

Being fiscally responsible means you live by sound money principles that allow you to build a stable future for yourself and your family. An understanding of these basic financial tenants is the first step in achieving financial success. 1. Build an emergency fund. Thin...

By PPA Properties - Tuesday, October 1, 2013

5 Necessary Expenses to Keep Your Home Safe

Written by: Marcela De Vivo For many, owning a home is the cornerstone of providing a sense of security to your life. However, no matter where or how you live, there are countless elements, natural and human alike, that may threaten your family and property. For first-ti...

By PPA Properties - Thursday, September 26, 2013

Professional Property Managers

All Property Management survey show professional property managers reduce rental vacancy rates nearly 40 percent 10/17/2012 by Ami SEATTLE (July 30, 2012) – Successful investment in rental properties often depends on keeping vacancy rates low, both by minimizing...

By PPA Properties - Monday, September 23, 2013

Family or Friends as Tenants

Family and friends - you can love and/or admire them BUT should they become your tenants? This is a form of "nepotism, the practice of hiring family and/or friends." It has both pros and cons and it is an area where a very large "proceed with caution" sign should be posted. ...

By PPA Properties - Monday, September 23, 2013

Evading Scams

Scams are prevalent; it's a fact of life in today's world. You find them in your email, Internet, telephone calls, the mail, and even at the front door. Email is notorious for scams. You have probably spotted them in your Inbox. Most of the more obvious and ridiculous fall in...

By PPA Properties - Monday, September 23, 2013

Best Home Shopping Season in Almost a Decade

June Concludes Best Spring Home Shopping Season in Almost a Decade As the weather warmed up this spring, so did the national housing market, shaking off a relatively sluggish start to the year to register the highest annual rate of home value appreciation in any second quart...

By PPA Properties - Sunday, September 22, 2013

How to Save as a Renter

If you're renting, you probably know that the market is pretty tight right now. Fewer properties are available, and some particularly tough markets have seen a spate of abuses by unscrupulous landlords and brokers. But you can still save on rent and other monthly housing expenses...

By PPA Properties - Thursday, September 19, 2013

Borrowing Money from Friends and Family

Borrowing from friends and family Everyone warns against lending money amongst family and friends, but sometimes it's the only recourse. Here's what to expect, and how to make a loan go smoothly. It can be unnerving when an unexpected event turns into a major expense, esp...

By PPA Properties - Wednesday, September 18, 2013

11 Tips to Rebuild Your Credit!

11 Tips to Rebuild Your Credit Looking for tips to build your credit? Here’s a slew of them to help you get your credit back on track. Set a date night with your credit. Think of it as your monthly check-up, or weigh in. Or add it to your to-do list when you pay your bills....

By PPA Properties - Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Pets vs. Service Animals in Rentals

Landlord Study Hall: Pets vs. Service Animals in Rentals John and Laura enjoyed their first Landlord Study Hall. There was discussion on pets vs. service animals. Basically a service animal is not considered a pet in the rental world. Landlords must very careful when referring ...

DURHAM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT BLOG

6 Personal Finance Rules to Live By

5 Necessary Expenses to Keep Your Home Safe

Professional Property Managers

Family or Friends as Tenants

Evading Scams

Best Home Shopping Season in Almost a Decade

How to Save as a Renter

Borrowing Money from Friends and Family

11 Tips to Rebuild Your Credit!

Pets vs. Service Animals in Rentals

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