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Rental Security Deposits. What you should ask for and how to handle disputes


Published Date: 2009-11-05

Security deposits are one of the most important tools a landlord has to protect his/her rental property. We have found that 92% of landlords collect a security deposit - as it is generally...

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Corporate Housing 101 Relocation Advice

Companies Reluctant to Relocate - Be wearing if you're asked if you "rent or own"


Published Date: 2009-11-02

This weekend, The Denver Post featured an article about how companies are hesitant to relocate employees due to sour housing market. I was grateful to have been interviewed by reporter Margaret...

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Recoding a Garage Door Remote For Added Security.


Published Date: 2009-11-02

In one of my prior entries, I suggested re-keying door locks as a more cost-efficient, do-it-yourself method than having an entire lock changed repeatedly after each tenant occupancy. I realized...

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How to Create a Pet-Friendly Furnished Rental?


Published Date: 2009-10-30

If you're catering to the many business travelers who take along their beloved pet these days, here are a few tips to pet-proof your home and to show you welcome animals too! 1) Purchase a dog bed...

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Taking Pets on Business Trips - Why Your Corporate Rental Should be Pet-Friendly


Published Date: 2009-10-28

Americans love their pets and if possible, many are taking their pets along when going on lengthy business trips. I can only imagine how difficult it would be for a single professional to be put on...

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Corporate Housing 101 Relocation Advice

The 50 Mile Myth Debunked


Published Date: 2009-10-27

I learned something new today that applies to relocation and business travelers. Perhaps I can put the kibosh on this myth once and for all: Question: Do you need to travel a minimum of 50 miles...

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How to regrout old tile to make it look new again?


Published Date: 2009-10-23

Have you ever cleaned something to the point that it smells clean but just doesn't sparkle? I noticed that tiles, whether it's the ones covering the bathroom floor, bathroom walls or kitchen counter...

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Business Traveler Advice Corporate Housing 101

Business travel outlook - better but not good


Published Date: 2009-10-21

A new survey says that business travel may show some signs of improvement for 2010, but not much. A staggering 10% unemployment rate and companies continuing to be frugal with travel costs are...

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Corporate Housing 101 Financial, Legal and Tax

Negotiating Strategies: How to get renters to pay what you're asking


Published Date: 2009-10-15

It's likely many of your leads are asking you for a price break these days. Even I was asked for a deal when I sold my rental home a few months ago. It seems like no one wants nor expects to pay...

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