Property Management Blog
Expert insights, market updates, and practical resources for property owners and tenants across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
3 Marble Alternatives to Use In Your Home
When it comes to designing a luxurious kitchen or bathroom, few materials are as widely beloved as marble. It’s literally been used for centuries thanks to the...
Feb 14, 2022
What Should I Do When a Tenant Stops Paying Rent?
Whаt should уоu do when your tеnаnt ѕtорѕ рауіng rеnt? Instruct аn аttоrnеу tо ѕtаrt eviction proceedings? Obtаіn a dеbt judgmеnt? Or rеасh аn аgrееmеnt with...
Feb 12, 2022
Trick Your Way to a Bigger Bathroom
When knocking down walls to create more space isn’t an option, there are still plenty of ways you can maximize a small bathroom space to make it look and feel...
Feb 12, 2022
Tips for Safe Summer Travel With Pets
With warmer weather, people often spend more time on summer trips with family. These trips can be more enjoyable when your four-legged friends tag along, but...
Feb 12, 2022
Tips for Cleaning Outdoor Spaces
Over time, the appearance and function of any outdoor space can dull due to combinations of heat, precipitation and use. With some careful attention, we at DFW...
Feb 12, 2022
The Benefits of Homeownership
June is National Homeownership Month, “a time to celebrate and promote the modern American Dream of owning a home,” says National Association of REALTORS®...
Feb 12, 2022
Summer Maintenance for Property Managers
Without the cold of winter or the wet of spring and fall, the summer months might seem like the time when property maintenance tasks are at a minimum; however,...
Feb 12, 2022
Put Your Home Equity to Good Use
With home values enjoying a steady rise over the past several years, most Americans have witnessed a return of home equity, and many are leveraging that equity...
Feb 12, 2022
Lower Your Utility Bills This Summer
While jumping into a pool or lake this summer may help you cool off, your home is a whole different story. As many of us work to cool or homes, we...
Feb 12, 2022
Just One Change to Your Outdoor Space Can Make a Big Difference
You may be looking around your yard or patio with lots of big ideas to spruce things up, but not enough time or dollars to make it all happen. But don’t get...
Feb 12, 2022
Improving Indoor Air Quality
More efficient, tightly built homes than those constructed in previous generations are generally well-regarded, for the most part with good reason. However,...
Feb 12, 2022
Ideas for an On-Trend Bathroom
Bringing an outdated bathroom into the now is a sure way to infuse value and personal enjoyment into your home. Whether you’re tearing down and starting fresh...
Feb 12, 2022
How to Use Less Water at Home
Whether you live in a drought prone area or are simply environmentally conscious, we know at DFW Properties that saving water is important, and you can do so...
Feb 12, 2022
How To Save Your Home From Summer’s Heat
Summer sun does more than merely burn your skin. Heat, humidity and intense sun rays can damage your home’s features. Here at DFW Properties, we’d like to...
Feb 12, 2022
How To Prep Your Home for Vacation
You aren’t the only one who needs to prep for vacation. Your home, too, needs a bit of special attention before you head out of town. The following tips from...
Feb 12, 2022
How to Know How Much House You Can Afford
If you’re in the market for a home, probably the very first step you’re going to take is determining your price range. And unless you’ve got a nice nest egg in...
Feb 12, 2022
How To Increase Natural Light in Your Home
Sunlight is a natural antidepressant, and there is ample scientific evidence that associates daylight with better health and quality of life, such as improved...
Feb 12, 2022
How to Deal with Difficult Tenants
Renting a рrореrtу out in the Dallas / Fort Worth area саn bе ѕtrаіghtfоrwаrd аnd рrоfіtаblе for mаnу lаndlоrdѕ. But dеаlіng wіth difficult tenants саn rеаllу...
Feb 12, 2022
How Much Does a Hard Money Loan Actually Cost?
Many real estate investors or properties don’t qualify for a traditional loan through a bank for a variety of reasons. This is where a hard money loan comes...
Feb 12, 2022
Home Improvements with High ROI
If the ultimate goal of your home improvement project is aesthetic, the greatest benefit may come from your personal enjoyment of the new space. However, if...
Feb 12, 2022
Home Decor: Lighting Trends to Transform Your Space
Whether you’re purchasing a home or selling one, a lighting upgrade may soon be climbing your to-do list. In order to modernize your lights and potentially...
Feb 12, 2022
Get Organized: How Your Kids Can Help With Chores
Busy parents know how frustrating it can be to keep the house tidy, with kids seeming to dismantle the area you just tidied, and the end of the week often...
Feb 12, 2022
From Construction to Yard Work, How to Be a Good Neighbor
Summer brings us out from inside to embark on a wide spectrum of projects, from those as simple as trimming the hedges to the more ambitious like replacing the...
Feb 12, 2022
Energy Savers that Make ‘Cents’
A home that operates efficiently isn’t just better for the environment. Ensuring your home systems are as efficient as possible can also help reduce the...
Feb 12, 2022
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