Renting

Honesty Remains the Best Policy on Tenant Applications, Opines TenantScreeningUSA.com

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Monday, May 21, 2018
Landlord–tenant law, Land law, Property, Real property law, Economy, Real estate, Business process, Tenant screening, Renting, Leasehold estate, Landlord, Landlord harassment

Birth date, financial capability, and legal standing are all data points that can be reviewed by a tenant screening agency .

Key Points: 
  • Birth date, financial capability, and legal standing are all data points that can be reviewed by a tenant screening agency .
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    Almeida comments: "A best practice remains for a landlord or property manager to review all data received in a tenant application.
  • Almeida states: "A tenant screening agency will remain compliant with all laws governing tenant screening and what information can be legally gathered for purposes of vetting a rental applicant.
  • With a highly trained and experienced staff, TenantScreeningUSA.com can provide help to landlords and property managers with all tenant screening needs.

Is it 'worth the headache' to rent out space in your home or own an income property? A new CIBC poll finds it can be

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Thursday, May 17, 2018
Land law, Real estate, Property, Law and economics, Real property law, Renting, Landlord, Affordable housing, Housing in the United Kingdom, Rent control in the United States, Buy to let

Further, those who earn income by renting out space in their home reduce their housing costs by as much as 70 per cent.

Key Points: 
  • Further, those who earn income by renting out space in their home reduce their housing costs by as much as 70 per cent.
  • The poll findings reveal that Canadians aged 18-34 are more apt to be landlords than any other age group.
  • Fivetips if considering becoming a landlord:
    Percentage of Canadian homeowners who are landlords, by age:
    I own a residence used exclusively or in part for rental income (e.g.
  • spare room or
    I don't currently rent out any properties, but I'm thinking about it or plan to do so

Aaron's, Inc. Directors Declare Dividend

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Monday, May 14, 2018
Economy, Aaron's, Inc., Franchises, Renting, New York Stock Exchange, Omnichannel, Dividend, Finance, Money

ATLANTA, May 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Board of Directors of Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leading omnichannel provider of lease-purchase solutions has declared a quarterly cash dividend.

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  • ATLANTA, May 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Board of Directors of Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leading omnichannel provider of lease-purchase solutions has declared a quarterly cash dividend.
  • The dividend declared is $.03 per share of common stock, payable July 6, 2018 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 19, 2018.
  • Headquartered in Atlanta, Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), is a leading omnichannel provider of lease-purchase solutions.
  • Dent-A-Med, Inc., d/b/a the HELPcard, provides a variety of second-look credit products that are originated through federally insured banks.

Noelle Brown Joins PC Housing as Business Development Manager

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Monday, May 14, 2018
Corporate housing, Renting, Noelle, Worldwide ERC, Film, Cinema of the United States

SAN DIEGO, May 14, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --PC Housing (PCH) is pleased to announce that corporate housing specialist, Noelle Brown, has joined the San Diego-based, corporate housing firm in the position of Business Development Manager.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, May 14, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --PC Housing (PCH) is pleased to announce that corporate housing specialist, Noelle Brown, has joined the San Diego-based, corporate housing firm in the position of Business Development Manager.
  • Noelle will represent PC Housing at the 2018 Worldwide ERC Americas Mobility Conference (AMC) in Dallas, Texas, May 16 - 18.
  • Prior to joining PC Housing, Noelle was most recently the Global Sales Representative for MyKey Global Accommodations and Senior National Account Manager for Oasis Corporate Housing.
  • Speaking in regard to her experience with PC Housing, Noelle said, "I am happy and proud to have joined PC Housing, an industry leader within the temporary corporate housing industry.

FOFFit is Taking the Random Out of Renting

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Thursday, May 10, 2018
Property, Renting

In addition, many reluctant hosts do not want to share details about their private homes with people they don't know.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, many reluctant hosts do not want to share details about their private homes with people they don't know.
  • To this end, FOFFit employs a custom security wall that checks requests to ensure the host and renter are first or second degree connections.
  • Which is one of the main reasons Founder, Katchen Gerig, created FOFFit.
  • "At this point in my life, I just wasn't comfortable renting to complete strangers or spending time managing random requests.

Yardi Matrix Report Shows U.S. Rent Surge in April

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Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Economic rent, Public choice theory, Renting, Scarcity

Multifamily rents in the U.S. performed strongly in April, rising $4 to $1,377, according to a survey of 121 markets by Yardi Matrix.

Key Points: 
  • Multifamily rents in the U.S. performed strongly in April, rising $4 to $1,377, according to a survey of 121 markets by Yardi Matrix.
  • Year-over-year rent growth leaders in April were Orlando, Fla., Sacramento, Calif., Las Vegas, Tampa, Fla., and Phoenix.
  • View the full April Yardi Matrix report for additional detail and insight into 121 major U.S. real estate markets.
  • Yardi develops and supports industry-leading investment and property management software for all types and sizes of real estate companies.

CCCR launches luxury car rental business envisioning to build China's high-end car rental platform "BATCar" and appoints senior executives

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Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Economy, Business, Luxury vehicle, Luxury goods, Renting, Car rental, Chief operating officer

BATCar, the luxury car rental business, aims to become China's leading high-end car rental platform, providing high quality mobility and business services to the country's high-net worth consumers.

Key Points: 
  • BATCar, the luxury car rental business, aims to become China's leading high-end car rental platform, providing high quality mobility and business services to the country's high-net worth consumers.
  • Currently, luxury car rentals are targeted mainly at companies that need to equip their senior executives with premium vehicles.
  • Due to geographic limits and strict requirements, traditional luxury car rental companies can't sufficiently meet various demand from individual consumers.
  • Zhe Ding once was co-founder and Coo of a China's leading web-based car rental platform, where Ding served as COO.

Jayne comes to the City!

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Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Property, Renting, Jayne

"The positive rental experiences my cottage clients continue to enjoy sparked their interest in renting their Toronto homes with us too," says Jayne.

Key Points: 
  • "The positive rental experiences my cottage clients continue to enjoy sparked their interest in renting their Toronto homes with us too," says Jayne.
  • "Our very high-level and hands-on, handle-it-all approach sets us apart and lets homeowners and guests alike realize immense financial, travel and lifestyle benefits - worry-free," says Jayne.
  • "We are deeply committed to providing exceptional customer service and the utmost convenience for delivering and experiencing a first-class stay," says Jayne.
  • Jayne and her team ease and customize the planning process, meticulously determining guests' rental needs, budget, lifestyle requirements and special requests.

Ride Sharing Codes and Gift Cards are Some of San Francisco's Most Popular Move-in Specials

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Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Geography of California, California, San Francisco, Alameda, California, Affordable housing, Price controls, Renting, Sharing economy, Hospitality services

Nearly 54 percent of listings with move-in specials in San Francisco offer rent discounts, while 27 percent offer ride sharing codes.

Key Points: 
  • Nearly 54 percent of listings with move-in specials in San Francisco offer rent discounts, while 27 percent offer ride sharing codes.
  • Other common offers include free rent for a period of time, waived deposits or fees, cash bonuses, free parking and gift cards.
  • Renters can expect to find move-in deals mentioned in about 1 in 100 San Francisco area rental listings.
  • Rent discounts are the most common deal offered in Alameda, followed by ride sharing codes and free streaming services.

Gift Cards and Ride Sharing Codes are Some of Philadelphia's Most Popular Move-in Specials

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Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Affordable housing, Renting, Economy, Price controls

More than 80 percent of listings with move-in specials in Philadelphia offer rent discounts for renters signing a new lease, while nearly 9 percent offer gift cards or ride sharing codes.

Key Points: 
  • More than 80 percent of listings with move-in specials in Philadelphia offer rent discounts for renters signing a new lease, while nearly 9 percent offer gift cards or ride sharing codes.
  • Other common offers include mentions of free rent for a period of time, cash bonuses, gift cards and free subscriptions to streaming services.
  • Renters can expect to find move-in deals mentioned in about 1 in 100 Philadelphia area rental listings.
  • Philadelphia's median rents are relatively stable; the median rent has stayed between $1,600 and $1,650 every month since October 2016.