Throughout the state of Washington, more and more tenant advocates and leaders are pushing for officials to offer better protection for tenants. This is just part of the struggle we see as the coronavirus pandemic rages on. This is something that affects all landlords. It applies to you, whether you provide traditional housing or corporate short term rentals....
As you may already know, the coronavirus pandemic is in the process of taking the United States economy into a possible recession. While it does so, it threatens a variety of financial markets. Those who work at mortgage firms are in a place where taking action is required, as the last drop that was this large occurred back in 2008....
You likely already know that the coronavirus is causing massive amounts of uncertainty in different ways. For instance, this new virus has led to stocks that have plunged down to 30-year lows. Are you offering furnished rentals as a part of the housing industry? This probably makes you wonder what you have to worry about with coronavirus sticking around, at least for now....
At CHBO, we’re committed to safeguarding your health during this uncertain time. With the ongoing concern about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to personally assure you that we are monitoring the situation closely in order to advise our housing providers and guests. The situation has changed dramatically in a very short time and will continue to evolve....
As someone who works with a furnished rental, you’ve probably already been thinking about how to keep your property safe, clean, and sanitized for current and potential tenants. While different parts of the country are dealing with varying levels of coronavirus activity, the best thing you can do is be proactive for the safety and health of everyone involved. ...
The situation involving the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve. Each state in the nation faces a different level of risk and each governor is implementing unique steps specific to that state. During this time of uncertainty, we wanted to reach out personally to discuss how CHBO intends to support you and your needs....
As someone who offers fully-furnished CHBO apartments for rent, understanding the common complaints of guests in corporate rental homes is important. This allows you to make changes to create a space that guests love spending time in. We’ll share the top five complaints so you can decide if you need to adapt things for happy guests....
As the manager or leasing specialist of an apartment community, you spend your time working to decrease vacancies and increase occupancies in your apartments. This is a big job and sometimes you might wish you had help with it. CHBO can help you become more competitive, reduce office stress, and access services that your renters desire....
Just because you offer corporate housing, it does not mean that you cannot fall victim to a property rental scam. There are several ways that owners can be “rooked” out of money, and it usually has to do with misrepresentation. This is one of the main reasons that we always advocate that property owners do their due diligence before allowing anyone to sign a lease and move in. One of the best resources for those who own corporate housing is a management company or firm that provides you with lots of resources for ensuring valid tenants....
CHBO has been a part of the corporate housing business for many years, which means we can offer with certainty the most commonly asked questions from property owners to their CHBO Property Specialists. They include: How should I price my corporate apartment? When should I negotiate my pricing? When should I hold firm on the asking price?...