Today, on somehow we manage, we chat with our special guest, John Evarts, owner of California Leasing Property Management and Honu Coffee here in the City of Santa Clarita. Oh, and he’s kind of our boss too. PLUS we’re talking about online rental scams and how we’re working to help avoid them for our clients. Both homeowners, and residents, can … Read More
5 Reasons Why Owners Deserve a Certified Property Manager
Finding a qualified company or individual agent to manage rental property is essential for homeowners and investors interested in capturing a maximum return on their investment. However, it’s not guaranteed that every property manager is certified. What is a Certified Property Manager (CPM)? Certification is a valuable asset for property managers. CPM status designates a rental partner as a professional … Read More
Pay Your Rent Online with Auto Payments!
The Online Portal is an easy, fast, and secure way to pay rent and other charges online, view payment history, and submit maintenance requests. Setting up auto payments makes it easy to pay your rent and be on time! Access your Online Portal from any mobile device by downloading the mobile app: How to Access Portal / Sign In … Read More
7 tips for keeping your plants alive
Did you know that all of our new residents receive an amazing gift bag full of goodies AND a stunning plant from Sow It Goes Plant Shop? We love plants here at the office and we’re loving seeing them thrive in the homes of our residents! For our friends and neighbors, who haven’t yet gotten a fun plant, or need … Read More
Spring Cleaning Checklist for Renters
Are you ready for spring? Get ready for spring cleaning with this checklist and some really amazing tips! Don’t know where to start? You’re in the right place then! In this article, we’re not only going to tell you what to do during spring cleaning, but we’ll also explain its importance and how to best organize yourself. The Importance of … Read More
How to Get Your Home Ready to Show
Are you getting ready to rent your home? Are you a resident moving up to a better size property or downsizing to suit your needs? Here are some helpful tips to get you on your way to successful showings! We’ve been doing this process for quite some time, and at this point, we’ve got some great tips on How to … Read More
Experts Share 5 Big Mistakes You Might Be Making When Trying to Organize Your Home
If organizing your home was easy, everyone would be living in pristine, uncluttered spaces that stay that way permanently. Of course that’s not the case, which is why many people have to lean on experts to guide their way to more organized homes. (And the very reason why every year I share the house tours of professional organizers and as much … Read More
Should You Rent Your House Out?
We love helping homeowners decide if they are ready to rent their home, or how we can help them prepare their home for rent in the very near future. The first question to ask yourself is: Should you rent or sell your home? We’d like to make the case for why you should rent out your house. Here’s why. Your … Read More
How to Replace a Garage Door Opener Safety Sensor
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Jth3R4ZulI[/embedyt] Instructions Disconnect the power Use a step ladder to access the garage door opener’s power cord and motor unit. Unplug the garage door opener. PHOTO: Unplug the garage door opener. Remove the sensors Remove the wing nut from the safety sensor. Pull the sensor from the bracket. Cut the wires about an inch from the safety sensor, … Read More