12 Tips to Keep Your Home Cool This Summer

By Robert MacGuire Sunday, June 26, 2016

Summer is officially upon us and that can only mean one thing so is the heat. Here are some tips to keep your home cool and your electricity bill low.Stock-up on summer essentials:Buy fans before they go out of stock.Buy low watt light bulbs or LED for lambs so you don’t ad...

10 Easy Way to Make Your Rental feel Like Home

By Robert MacGuire Thursday, May 5, 2016

It can be hard to envision a rental, with its white walls and stark interiors as your own but after making a few of these suggestions we know it will make your rental feel like home.1. Washi Tape Design Series - the ruffle houseYou might be thinking decorating with tape would mak...

How to Determine a Rental Price for Your Property

By Robert MacGuire Wednesday, April 27, 2016

As property managers we understand how hard it can be to Determine a Rental Price for your property. So we came up with some helpful tips.Look at the CompsThe best way to price a rental property is to look for comparable rentals in your area. Real Estate Agents call these comps. ...

Water Saving Tips

By Robert MacGuire Sunday, April 24, 2016

We as a property management company know that good water saving tips are hard to come by. Everyone knows we are in a drought but while shaving minutes from our morning showers might be an easy way to save water we admit that every second under that hot water feels just too good t...

What You Need to Understand Before Signing a Lease

By Robert MacGuire Sunday, April 17, 2016

Before signing a lease its important to understand what you are signing. Here is a basic break down of a typical residential lease agreement using a California Apartment Association Lease Agreement as reference. The first page of a lease will stipulated some basic structures...

Renting in a Competitive Market- the Secret to Getting Your Dream Home

By Robert MacGuire Wednesday, April 6, 2016

With vacancy in San Diego at an all time low the competition for good rentals is at an all time high.If you are looking to rent in San Diego here is some advice to get you into a new home of your dreams in a competitive market for your leaders in property management.Have all your...

Save Yourself From Home Allergies

By Robert MacGuire Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Its spring and that can only mean one thing- people with home allergies are beginning to look at the world from puffy, itchy eyes. So in order to save you from constant suffering our property management specialist came up with ways to help you deal with your home allergies in you...

Beech Street Apartment Building

By Robert MacGuire Sunday, April 3, 2016

Beech street apartment building downtown san diegoCan you imagine looking out towards Coronado and not seeing the iconic bridge? In the 1920’s a lot was different about America’s finest but some things still remain. 942 Beech Street is an old 1926 building that has st...

DIY fixes Every Renter Should Know

By Robert MacGuire Thursday, March 24, 2016

Here are a few property management DIY property fixes from your property management experts.How to Patch a Hole in the WallAll you need is spackle and a putty knife. Fill the hole with spackle using the putty knife or your finger, smooth it over to create a smooth surface and ble...

16 Things Every Owner & Renter Should Own

By Robert MacGuire Sunday, March 20, 2016

We asked around to our owners and renters and came up with the following list of things every renter and owner should own. Their advise along with years as property managers makes us believe we have a good list but we want your input. Read the following and let us know if we are ...