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Blog Post Del Val Tech Toolbox

Del Val Tech Toolbox

When thinking about what makes a property management company successful, one will often hear mention of a company’s ability to follow market trends, property improvements, knowledge of the ever-changing legal landscape and more. While these are all extremely important, wha...
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Blog Post Moratorium and Money

Moratorium and Money

VLOG Moratorium & MoneyThe eviction moratorium for the nation expires at the end of July and will not be extended.  There is still help for tenants through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). The ERAP has $569 million in housing aid with an additional $278 mi...
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Real Estate Investors: Is this the best real estate market EVER!

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

Del Val has collected $133,305 in Philadelphia rental assistance money.We have collected $73.413 in Delaware County.Total collected $206,718.
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National Rental Prices Starting to Explode Higher!!! Philadelphia Rents up 5.65%

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...
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Raising the Rent~ But WHY?

There are many reasons why raising the rent every year is the best thing for you and your property. Unfortunately, for whatever reason, owners are often hesitant to raise the rent especially for those who are "good tenants". There are three significant reasons why raisi...
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Supplies and Lumber On The Rise

Many people bought new homes during the pandemic due to low interest rates, the ability to telecommute, and needing a space to do the work. Lumber became more and more expensive. The National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) found that that price of an average home has increase...
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Renters Insurance: It's all in the paperwork

Picture this: a fire breaks out in a property. The tenants are displaced, and their stuff is ruined. Accidents do happen and, in the case, above, a renters insurance policy would help the tenant with their belongings AND hotel accommodations with no cost to the owner. Theft, wate...
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Investment Property Basics

 Interested in stability? How about tax benefits, passive income, appreciation? Does this sound fabulous? Investment properties can be a great way to pad your way to retirement. Not all rental properties are the same. To get the best bang for your buck, there are FIVE key st...
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Blog Post HOUSING MARKET IS HOT!

HOUSING MARKET IS HOT!

Market Mania!!Picture this: House goes on the market. Showings one weekend only. The following Monday, there are 21 offers- most are tens of thousands of dollars over asking price. No appraisal contingencies, short close times and solid financing encompass all the offers. This is...
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