News from Green Residential and around the world of Property Management and rental homes in Houston and Austin.
Do you own some land in Houston with a separate, detached livable unit you’d like to rent out? If you’re considering renting to a tenant who will share your land, but not your home, there are several things you need to know. Renting out a separate, livable unit on your land is a good way
Your ability to attract great tenants in Houston begins with how well you write your rental listings. A clear, direct, and detailed listing is the best way to attract your ideal tenant. However, there is an art to writing rental listings that attract great tenants over tenants who will take anything they can get. Ultimately,
Do you allow your tenants to sublet extra rooms to housemates? Most Houston landlords prohibit subletting because it can be an invitation for trouble, including property damage. Housemates don’t always get along; sometimes, roommate situations turn sour. But there are benefits to allowing your tenants to sublet. If you’re not sure which way to go,
How many homes do you think are in Houston? According to the Census Bureau, there were 858,374 households as of 2019. That number has likely risen since then. Putting aside semantic debates about what qualifies as a “household,” that’s nearly a million homes all in the same city, many of which were built around the
Moving to a new house is unavoidably stressful, no matter how excited you are about the process. You have to coordinate resources, time each step accurately, make sure none of your possessions get lost, and herd a family that’s probably stressed too – all at the same time. One of the most stressful elements of
Selling a house is a big action. You’ll have to manage the logistics with care as you vacate the property and move to your next home. Depending on the size and condition of your current residence, hundreds of thousands of dollars could be at stake in your decision. Most people hire a real estate agent