New England Property Management Blog

What Styles of Painting are Popular Today?

Do you wish you could add a little color to your apartment? You might not be permitted to paint the walls, but you can hang fashionable artwork to dress up your living room, bedroom, kitchen or dining area. As you wander the halls of your local art gallery looking for pieces that suit your tastes, keep in mind which styles of painting are...

Decorating Your Home for Valentine’s Day

From beautiful flower arrangements to mantelpiece garlands to romantic table settings, the right home décor is just what you need to surround yourself with symbols of love on Valentine’s Day. Whether you plan to purchase or make heart-themed items, use these tips to decorate your home for Valentine’s Day without breakin...

Creative Apartment Storage Options

Apartment living is an affordable option for many singles, couples and families. The biggest challenge for most people is finding a way to store belongings without a basement or garage. All you need are a few creative apartment storage options, and you’ll realize you have as much space as you need to store everything.Invest in Stora...

Why Ipswich, MA Is the Perfect Location for Investment Properties

Investing in rental properties requires a great deal of planning and preparation. One of the key factors to consider is the location of your investment properties. Professional property managers would likely recommend Ipswich, MA to any landlord who is interested in great rental prices and responsible tenants.About Ipswich, MAIpswich is a...

Can I Require Tenants to Purchase Renters’ Insurance?

Just like homeowners’ insurance, renters’ insurance is a smart way to protect one’s property. Most people would consider it to be a commonsense investment, and so it’s often surprising to landlords that requiring tenants to purchase a policy is a controversial practice. In Massachusetts, this stems from scandals th...

Is Your Tenant Moving Out?

Effective property management companies pay just as much attention to tenants who are moving out as those who are moving in. When a tenant gives notice, the first thing to do is to check whether the move would break the lease. If so, the tenant may be required to pay until the end of the lease, even if he or she isn’t occupying the ...

Do You Have Dirty Tenants?

If there’s one thing landlords dread more than habitually late rent payments, it’s tenants who maintain unclean living conditions. Dirty tenants can drive up your maintenance costs and even reduce the value of your investment property. The best way to deal with dirty tenants is to not rent to them. A professional property mana...

A Look at the Massachusetts Housing Market Forecast for 2018

One thing smart landlords always keep an eye on is the housing market forecast. For landlords in Massachusetts, 2018 looks to continue the trends that have made the market so positive for landlords and property managers in recent years.Massachusetts has a hot, competitive buying market, in which homes are flooded with offers and prices ar...

Secrets to Getting Great Tenants

Your rental properties are only valuable if the tenants you put them are reliable. One of the biggest advantages of working with a property management company is that they will screen tenants on your behalf and protect you from the trouble associated with problem renters.Watch this video to see some of the characteristics that your proper...

I’ve Just Purchased My First Investment Property. Now What?

Purchasing your first investment property is an exciting event. Once the deal is done on the property, it’s time to turn your attention to getting tenants in so you can start making a return. The sooner you tackle your property management to-do list, the sooner you’ll be collecting rent checks. Get your property ready to be re...