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March 29, 2022

Green Cleaning

The last thing you want to do is dump toxic chemicals into the environment in the name of cleaning, right? Although there are many companies that make full lines of environmentally-sensitive cleaning products, making homemade...

March 29, 2022

Won’t you be my neighbor?

Being on bad terms with your neighbor can make life miserable. You go home to relax- why would anyone want to dread seeing the person they live next to? But taking the time to establish...

February 20, 2022

Spring Break Staycations

Yes, with the rain here and there it doesn’t quite feel like spring yet – but spring is on its way! Have you considered a staycation? Sometimes the best ideas are either right at home...

February 20, 2022

Beyond Mowing: Seasonal Lawn Care for McKinleyville Rental Homes

A great yard gives off an extremely good first impression, and first impressions are very important for keeping your McKinleyville rental homes well-maintained. But the commitment involved in maintaining a fine lawn can be overwhelming...

February 20, 2022

How to Spring Clean Your Medicine Cabinet

If you’re like most, your medicine cabinet may have half-full bottles of over-the-counter medicines and even some leftover prescription drugs. What does a medication expiration date mean? A drug doesn’t work as well as...

January 31, 2022

Required Fire Inspections for Rentals

Humboldt Bay Fire is “committed to community service through leadership, vision, and integrity.” This aligns with Real Property Management’s mission to “improve lives and our community by elevating property management standards.” Because of this aligned...

January 29, 2022

What on Earth do I do if my CO detector goes off?!?

By now, all units with gas appliances or heaters are equipped with carbon monoxide (CO) detectors, as they are required by law. But what happens when your carbon monoxide detector goes off? The manufacturer of...

January 12, 2022

Keep Rent Competitive with Arcata Market Comparisons

To guarantee that your Arcata rental homes are leased at a competitive rate, make sure to administer regular market comparisons. On top of the required property management tasks such as seasonal maintenance and repair, assessing...

January 10, 2022

The Benefits of Renting

Renting comes with a lot of under-talked-about benefits, difficult to hear over the constant chant of financial experts telling you it’s the right time to buy. As a result, buying a home should be a...

December 27, 2021

How to prepare for an emergency evacuation and what to take with you

In California, as recent wildfires have painfully demonstrated, emergencies can happen in an instant and get out of control just as quickly. Here are some things you can do now to prepare for emergencies you...