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Consider These Factors Before Making Your Move to Philadelphia

By Mike Lautensack Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Moving to a new city can be complicated. It's a huge decision to make, requiring both physical and mental preparation. Many people think about relocating to Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, in particular, is popular for its relative affordability, ease of transportation, and abund...

Navigating the Resident Portal

By Mike Lautensack Friday, September 10, 2021

After receiving many questions relating to paying fees online, accessing HOA documents and forms, and how to contact the manager of the community, I have decided to put together this brief, yet detailed, tutorial on how to navigate the resident portal. Just about everything relat...

HVAC Mistakes that Property Managers Make in Philadelphia

By Mike Lautensack Tuesday, September 7, 2021

There are plenty of ways to lose when it comes to HVAC systems in Philadelphia. That’s why it’s important to be aware of mistakes that HVAC managers make. Read this quick list of HVAC mistakes that property managers make in Philadelphia to help you save money in ...

Update: Rental Rates up Over 10% and Real Estate Prices up 18%

By Mike Lautensack Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Rental rates continue to accelerate and are up over 9% for 1 bedroom and 11% for 2 bedrooms. Real estate prices are also moving much higher and single family homes are up over 18% nationally. It continues to be great time to be a real estate investor.

Real Estate Investors: Is this the best real estate market EVER!

By Mike Lautensack Thursday, June 17, 2021

Home prices are surging and up over 20%Days on market are down by over 50% in last year.Homes for sale are way down and inventory of homes is very lowRental rates are up about 5.5% in last year and accelerating higher.Mortgage rates are low at 3.05% and Fed will keep low for year...

Phase 4 Rental Assistance Update - Del Val Property Management has Collected $206,718 so far!

By Mike Lautensack Monday, June 7, 2021

Del Val has collected $133,305 in Philadelphia rental assistance money.We have collected $73.413 in Delaware County.Total collected $206,718.

National Rental Prices Starting to Explode Higher!!! Philadelphia Rents up 5.65%

By Mike Lautensack Monday, May 31, 2021

National Rents are Moving HighNational rents are up 2.3% in May versus AprilNational rents are up 5.4% in May versus last MayRents have increased 3 straight months and are accelerating higher?Philadelphia is even better at 5.65% in May versus last MayWe are recomme...

Do You Need Money for Your Next Real Estate Investment – An Introduction to Firstrust Bank and the...

By Mike Lautensack Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Del Val Property Management is please to host a 90 Minute online webinar where you will learn all about real estate investor loan programs and how to get money for your next real estate deal.Firstrust Bank will have several of their real estate lenders on the webinar to disc...

What Landlords Need to Rent in Philly

By Mike Lautensack Friday, February 26, 2021

The city of brotherly love requires massive amounts of paperwork in order to rent to tenants. If a Landlord does not have the correct paperwork rent paid may have to be returned or past due rent can not be collected. It is of utmost importance that the owner (or property manager)...

$97 Million Rent Assistance Available for Philadelphia Landlords!!!

By Mike Lautensack Thursday, February 25, 2021

Please be aware that that as part of the stimulus plan passed in December $25 billions was set aside for landlords. $97 million has been allocated for Philadelphia and the process to get this money starts in early March. Please watch our short video explaining the program.

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