Property Management Blog

Maintenance Monday Tip of the Week: 2/24

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Monday, February 24, 2020

Remove dead plants and weedsIn the Spring, when you’re planting new greenery and getting your garden ready to bloom for the summer, you first want to clear out all the dead plants and weeds.Weeds compete with your garden for... read more >>

Kathy Chavez is celebrating her 30th year with HomeRiver Sacramento

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Monday, February 24, 2020

Kathy Chavez is celebrating her 30th year with HomeRiver Sacramento this month. Kathy has worn many hats including receptionist, credit manager, and maintenance division leader. She currently is our Office Manager and ... read more >>

Happy Valentine's Day from Home River Group Sacramento!

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Friday, February 14, 2020

Reminder, offices will be closed on Monday February 17, 2020 in recognition of President's Day. We will re open for regular business hours on Tuesday February 18, 2020. Have a wonderful and safe holiday weekend. read more >>

To comply with CA State Law for single-family homes

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Thursday, February 13, 2020

In order to comply with CA State Law for single-family homes, the paragraph below must be served or in a lease, to exempt your home from CA Rent Control.“This property is not subject to the rent limits imposed by Section 194... read more >>

Maintenance Monday Tip of the Week: 2/10

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Monday, February 10, 2020

Clean your chimneys yearlyYou’re lucky to have a home with a wood-burning fireplace — don’t let it become a danger. A buildup of dirt, birds nests or objects ending up in your chimney can easily catch fire and bu... read more >>

Sacramento City Council Updates Rent Cap

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Friday, February 7, 2020

The Sacramento City Council this month modified its annual limit on rent increases to match the statewide rent cap allowed by Assembly Bill 1482.The council voted unanimously to lower the local rent cap from CPI plus 6% to CPI plu... read more >>

On 2/4/2020, HRG celebrated National Homemade Soup day!

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Wednesday, February 5, 2020

On 2/4/2020, HRG celebrated National Homemade Soup day! Pictured below are Property Manager Tina McCardle's tomato soup, and Assistant General Manager Shawn Collins' green bean, bacon, and potato soup. Delicious! read more >>

Maintenance Monday Tip of the Week

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Monday, February 3, 2020

If you look around your house carefully, you’ll notice caulk everywhere. It’s especially common around bath tubs, sinks, and other wet areas. In these areas, caulk helps protect from water leakage. For instance, the ca... read more >>

City Council approves $100 million fund for affordable housing

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Thursday, January 30, 2020

Sacramento City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to create a new trust fund which could raise $100 million over two years to kick-start the construction of a possible tens of thousands of new affordable housing units.The propo... read more >>

Maintenance Monday Tip of the Week:

Alexandra Goldthwaite - Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Whether you have central air or use window-mounted units, keeping the A/C clean helps it stay efficient. Plus, cleaning your air conditioner isn’t really that difficult.You should clean the unit regularly, especially in the ... read more >>