When deciding to give your place a facelift, many things should be considered. Increases in values from improvements can vary greatly. For example, if you decide to install a more efficient air conditioning unit, that will result in decreased energy bills, which is a notable value due to being able to highlight a more efficient home and lower utility bills. Cosmetic changes on the other hand may not give a ROI at all and becomes a matter of personal taste. So how can we significantly increase property value with small updates and remodels? Explore our low-cost ways to promptly spruce up the value of your property.

There are specific times throughout the course of a tenant’s lease that a thorough inspection of your rental property should take place. Not only does this help ensure the integrity of your property, but it also helps identify maintenance issues early on.

Full service property management company REAL Star Property Management is pleased to reveal its newly revamped Web site! With property management services in Central Texas, including the areas of Temple, Belton, Killeen, Troy, Salado, Georgetown and Round Rock, REAL Star Property Management aims to provide both real estate owners and tenants with the highest quality property management services available. The new site offers a variety of updated features that make property management even easier and more convenient for property owners and their tenants.

The search for qualified renters can be challenging for any property owner. No matter the amenities, renters are flooded with a variety of options, making a landlord’s job of leasing exhausting. Any unit vacancy is simply revenue lost. High renter retention not only minimizes losses and stress, but better yet, properties will provide a more consistent stream of revenue. We use countless strategies to boost return on investment (ROI), but here are a few effective marketing tips.

Access to accurate, easily accessible information and a stellar management team is the crucial foundation needed for strategically managing a real estate portfolio. The larger your property portfolio grows the more time, marketing and overall management it calls for.

As a property owner, you can  benefit from the vast number of services provided by a property management firm, services such as property maintenance, dealing with tenant issues and the benefit of real-time financial tools. So when exactly should you start thinking about hiring a property management firm?

With the economy still trying to stabilize, many homeowners have decided that the time is right to rent out their properties rather than sell, but these instant landlords often have no idea about the amount of energy a rental property can entail. Over at REAL Star Property Management we utilize our expertise to ease stress and produce unbeatable returns on investment (ROI).