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30 Apr How to be a Good Tenant

Professional property management involves not only working closely with property and homeowners, but also with prospective and current tenants. Here at Metro Property Services, one of our founding principles is treating our clients with respect, whether they are on the owner or the tenant side...

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22 Apr How to be a Good Tenant, part 2

We’ve already mentioned several ways to be a good tenant, but this post is part 2 in a series about how renters can have a positive experience and feel more at home while renting a home or property. It is important to foster a good...

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14 Apr Renters Are People Too

It's a sad fact that some people in real estate look down upon renters or even consider them second-class citizens. There are many commonly held beliefs about renters that have contributed to the negative ways renters are viewed by homeowners and members of homeowners associations....

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06 Apr Who Does the HOA Manager Serve?

In the world of professional property management, there are many important players -- from homeowners to tenants and representatives for the homeowners association (HOA). Another term for the homeowner association is common interest development or CID. As a homeowner, it is important that you understand how...

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29 Mar Rules about Holiday Decorations for Tenants

As a tenant, you can expect guidelines and rules about what you can and cannot do to the property you are renting. This is a timely topic during this time of year because it can apply to holiday decorations. Many homeowners associations and neighborhood organizations...

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21 Mar Honoring the Broker & Client Relationship

When you think about professional property management, homeowners and tenants probably come to mind. You might also think we deal with HOA managers and members of the HOA board. But did you know that Metro Property Services also serves the needs of brokers? Often brokers are caught...

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13 Mar What is MLS or Multiple Listing Service?

If you are at all familiar with real estate, you know there is a great deal of industry jargon associated with it. Much of this can be intimidating to people who don’t know what it means. One of the most popular real estate buzzwords is...

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25 Feb Avoid Homeowner Stress

There are many stressful life experiences but one that ranks high on the list is moving. Whether you have already found your dream house or are still in the process of looking for it, this can be a stressful time for any homeowner. One way...

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17 Feb The Importance of Great Service Vendors

An important part of the professional property management industry is the maintenance and repair of owner's properties. From small routine maintenance issues to large renovations and emergency repairs, MPS can handle all aspects of property maintenance so that homeowners and property owners don't have to worry...

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