CORPORATE HOUSING AND FURNISHED APARTMENTS LANDLORD AND RENTAL BLOG BY CHBO
As the world moves into the month of October, it’s the perfect time to show some Halloween spirit at your corporate rental. This is many people’s favorite holiday and shouldn’t be ignored simply because the home is a rental. Even if you won’t celebrate the festivities on the property, having a Halloween theme will make the space more exciting!...
If you are looking into investing by offering corporate housing, it’s essential to know the pros and cons. It can be a lucrative decision, but there can also be inconveniences you aren’t aware of. We’ll share what you need to know before you jump into this option without all the information....
As the owner of corporate housing, you probably spend a lot of time looking for options to cut costs to bring in a higher level of profit. Offering cable television is a fantastic amenity for your guests, but it can also be seriously expensive. That’s why we wanted to talk about an alternative. Instead of buying the most expensive cable package, have you ever considered offering streaming services in your furnished housing?...
Woodland, Washington is located about 20 minutes from Vancouver and makes a fantastic destination for corporate travelers spending time in the area. Rather than spending time in a hotel room, guests can enjoy staying in a spacious home for a week or even longer. The entire home is offered to guests along with the rest of the property. This river paradise corporate rental home is only steps away from the water for recreation at any time of the day or night. Guests can enjoy fishing, kayaking, rafting, jet skiing, or just swimming without having to go very far to...
One of the things that any person with a rental should consider is corporate housing safety. Ensuring that your guests are in a safe and healthy environment is the first step to offering them a great vacation or trip in your home. There are a few things you should watch for on a regular basis to be sure this is the case....
Do you offer furnished housing for corporate guests? Have you ever sat down to think about how often you have an occupant in the provided corporate rental apartment? As of 2016, CHBO has been asking questions about this exact thing on the annual corporate housing real estate report. We’ll share the results below so you can get an idea of how your own homes stack up....
It can be frustrating and confusing to look at the rental rates of corporate housing which is furnished and see the numbers all over the place. Everything from the date you want to move in to the term of the lease can have an effect on prices....
Whether your idea of a “big” New Year’s Eve party involves a large number of guests and loads of food or you mean a party with a “big” attitude, lots of music and a very late night (that might even see you still celebrating as the sun rises), you need to know how to make it work in a smaller corporate apartment rental. After all, an apartment rental agreement or corporate apartment contract may mean you have to be very aware of your neighbors or the neighborhood. You may not be able to use a lot of parking on...
Do you know how to properly photograph your fully furnished rentals to their best advantage? Most property owners are unfamiliar with the long list of tips and tricks that can make even a small room look amazing. While we don’t recommend that you ever try to use a bit of visual trickery to enhance the appearance of a corporate rental (as this could lead to a negative review), we strongly urge anyone with fully furnished rentals to do their best to photograph them effectively. It is why CHBO offers clients access to professional photographers for their corporate rental listings,...
In one of our articles from a few years ago, we addressed the issue of whether your homeowners insurance would pay for extended stay lodging in the event your home became unlivable. The long and short if it was that not all insurers do provide this coverage, but since that time many have added such provisions. After all, with more and more areas experiencing extremes in weather, more and more homes are damaged by flood, fire, water and wind or lightning. This can sometimes force homeowners out for lengthy periods while repairs are made (up to six months at...