Property Management Blog

Redfin Uses Insights from HomeRiver Group

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Check out the recent Redfin article that HomeRiver Group's RVP Alex Goldthwaite was quoted in:Rental housing laws are in place to protect both landlords and tenants throughout the rental relationship. Whether the apartment is ... read more >>

What You Need to Know About Fair Housing Laws in California

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Tuesday, March 21, 2023

California will soon become the fourth-biggest economy in the world. As the home of tech behemoths and other industries, people continue flocking to the state. With a great climate and a host of job opportunities, California could... read more >>

4 Great Benefits of Hiring a Property Manager in Sacramento

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Did you know that over 14 million Americans own one or more rental properties?Investing in rental properties is a sweeter deal than buying a home since you can collect rent on a regular basis and close a huge sale on the property ... read more >>

Property Upgrades to Help Increase Your Sacramento Property Value

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Would you like to increase the value of your Sacramento property?It's easier said than done. Some upgrades and renovations are costly with little ROI. Some "upgrades" even detract from your home's value.But some ... read more >>

4 Sacramento Real Estate Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2023

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Tuesday, February 7, 2023

San Jose, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego - these are some of the hottest housing markets in California, so it makes sense that if you're looking at investing in real estate, you would start looking at properties in thes... read more >>

3 Things Landlords Need to Know About Rental Deposit Returns

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Thursday, January 19, 2023

Did you know that almost 44% of California residents rent? This makes California the second-largest tenant population in the country behind New York.Since there are a lot of renters in California, landlords are likely to come acro... read more >>

Building a Tenant Screening Checklist: How to Find the Right Tenants

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Thursday, January 5, 2023

Renters spend over $480 billion in rent every year. There is an abundance of potential tenants out there, but finding the perfect tenant can be difficult. This is why it's so important to build a tenant screening checklist to ... read more >>

Why You Should Always Run a Criminal Background Check on Tenants

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Thursday, December 22, 2022

There are 750,000 residents in New York City with criminal convictions, and having a criminal history can make finding a place to live challenging. But as a landlord, you must ensure your tenants are trustworthy. This is why ... read more >>

The Pros and Cons of Being an Accidental Landlord

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Thursday, December 8, 2022

7 in 10 of all rental units are owned by individual investors. They have almost 14.3 million of the 48.2 million individual units in the US.Most of them are mom-and-pop investors who want to buy and rent out a few properties ... read more >>

Sacramento Real Estate: The Best Areas To Invest In

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Friday, November 18, 2022

As of 2022, the median home value in Sacramento, California, is $475,136. Despite being the state capital, the Sacramento real estate market offers some of California's most reasonable property costs. Moreover, Sacramento'... read more >>