Property Management Blog

“He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.” — Epictetus As we embrace yet another Thanksgiving holiday season, it is customary to reflect on what w... read more >>

On a recent trip to Ireland, Mike Hodges was determined to find time to explore the property management dynamics being experienced in Ireland. While in Galway, he stopped in to a property management office and had a chance to talk... read more >>

Moving can get you out of breath just thinking about it, and while it’s not always pleasurable there are ways tomake it stress-free with less anxiety. Before you moveImmediately start making a list of everything that needs t... read more >>

Congratulations to Timothy Blanchard, a Florida REALTORS® member, who was recently awarded the Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation.  He  joins other top producers in the residential real estate in... read more >>

With the possibility of a hurricane approaching our area, it’s a great time to remember those important to-dos and purchase necessary supplies. It’s never too early to get ready.The first step in being prepared is to s... read more >>

No matter how marketable and well maintained your property rental may be, you are still going to need repairs from time to time.  The national average, according to some surveying firms, shows that roughly $163 per month per ... read more >>

When it comes to leases, at First Place Management we don’t mess around. All our leases are attorney drawn to be in complete compliance with all current laws. We want to make sure you completely understand what you are... read more >>

When it comes to rentals, is gray the new white? According to House Beautiful, gray is one of the top colors for 2016. But how does that translate to rentals?  Gray, considered a neutral, can be paired effectively with almost... read more >>

Having a property management company has many advantages. The most obvious being they hand the marketing and renting of the property, screening the tenants and overseeing the maintenance. One big point, most everyone misses, is th... read more >>

 Troubleshooting your HVAC   Often times, when an air conditioning system is not operating properly, or worse stops running altogether, there are things you can do before calling your HVAC service provider. Here are... read more >>