Senior Housing & Resources in the Bellingham Area

Usually it’s an event – a fall or an injury, the stairs just seem too difficult, or an accidental kitchen fire, that causes elders to consider a new housing option. While most seniors don’t want to move, sometimes it’s just not possible to maintain their former lifestyle in their current home. The house might be…

ADUs – Extra Space, Extra Cash

The Pros and Cons of Accessory Dwelling Units Mother in Law apartments, student studios, caregiver quarters, or whatever you name them, “Accessory Dwelling Units,” ADUs, those separate living spaces attached to your main house, or on the same lot, are becoming more popular all the time. But, before you dive into converting your attic, basement…

The Advantages of Hiring a Property Manager

The phone rings in the middle of the night. The roof is leaking, or the furnace isn’t working, there are bugs in the kitchen, or a tree has fallen in the yard. It’s your property and these are your tenants, relying on you to keep their living space pleasant, and legally livable. Nothing is open. …

Selecting and Retaining the Right Tenants

Finding and retaining great tenants is the goal of every rental property owner, but everyone has a problem now and then. Professional property managers use these steps to assure success. If you don’t have the time to do them yourself, hiring a manager may be the way to save yourself the hassle and legal problems…

Tips for Property Maintenance

Estimate what it will cost you to the maintain the property over the long run and factor that into your rent. A hot water heater can set you back hundreds of dollars if you haven’t saved a little extra for that purpose. Schedule regular annual pest inspections and vent/screen cleaning and furnace inspections. These can…