Recent News - March, 2016

A new start-up called OneRent, based out of San Jose, has created a new high-tech platform for renters and landlords to manage rental properties. The site takes an Uber-approach to renting apartments and rental homes, and the company is working towards providing a one-click rental experience for potential tenants and landlords.  Check out more information in this recent article from the Daily Journal of Commerce.      Continue Reading

The Seattle housing market has been growing and expanding for a number of  years now, neighborhoods are filling up with condominium building projects and houses for sale get snatched up as soon as they go on the market. Great news for condo developers and those selling their homes,  but for people looking for housing are being challenged. This article from GeekWire explains the situation perfectly. The tech boom in Seattle and surrounding areas bring in thousands of workers that want to... Continue Reading

As a home owner or property owner, now is the time to think about caring for your lawn. This article has some tips and tricks to help you get your lawn looking fresh and green and ready for the sunshine. This is an important feature for your property especially if you are considering selling, the lawn and exterior of your home, apartment building or duplex is the first thing potential buyers or investors see, it's best to keep it looking well kept so people stay interested. Continue Reading

Spring is coming and will be here sooner than we expect, which means longer days and in most cases better weather. This article from the folks at Houzz has a list of To Do's that should be done in March to prepare for the spring. This is the time of year to plant trees, if you own your home or if you get permission from your landlord. This is also the time of year to check the exterior of your home for leaks, cracks and any other damage the elements of the winter weather might have made. Spring... Continue Reading