Homepointe Property Management Services: placement only or full management - 11/24/09 10:34 PM
Two of Homepointe's main services are to either place a tenant and manage the home or place the tenant and turn management over to the homeowner.  The vast majority of our clients utilize our management services.  They opt to NOT be on the hook for a 2am phone call from a tenant without heat or another with a backed up toilet.   Still others do choose to self manage--they perceive the inconveniences of self management as a small cost compared to the benefits of paying a management fee.  The reality is the management of rental property is much more than simply talking to tenants and collecting rents.  Property management is a mix of tenant … (4 comments)

Natomas rentals performing well - 11/23/09 11:19 AM
Natomas at large is still attracting plenty of qualified tenants to its community.  Three and Four bedroom homes are placing tenants in less than 30 days when priced properly.  North Natomas and Westlake continue to outperform South Natomas and communities North and East of Northgate Blvd.  Even in a down economy during these traditionally slower Winter months--qualified tenants are still out there needing to rent.  Know your market and price the property properly. 
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Tenants trending toward traditional housing - 11/11/09 10:49 AM
Over the past 30-45 days I am seeing a trend for families to gravitate towards traditional 3 bed 2 bath properties.  They are looking to rent mid range homes that offer the basics--good roofs, functional central heat and air, reliable plumbing and decentyards.  Money is more of an issue than ever.  Now that water is being metered and tenants are becoming responsible for it--I am watching them carefully inspect every hose bib, sprinkler valve and faucet in the property.  Good tenants will always need to rent your properties--the key now is to not only know your market and price the property properly, but keep up on the … (3 comments)

Water Meters in Natomas and other Sacramento neighborhoods - 11/10/09 11:08 PM
We all know the Smart water meters were installed...it was just a matter of time till they were activated.  As Homepointe pays recurring utility expenses at no cost for our clients, last week we started receiving the letters telling us that the water meters would be put into use starting January 01, 2010.  This of course spurred countless phone calls and emails as to how best protect the interest of the property owners.  What happens if tenants abuse the water and shower 20 times a day?  What happens if a toilet runs continuously or a sprinkler valve leaks unnoticed?  Will tenants turn off water … (3 comments)