The Impact of Shifting Economics on the Housing Market

The Impact of Shifting Economics on the Housing Market

The State of the Market   What a wild ride. The pressures of Covid, the war, rising interest rates, high housing demand and climbing inflation have put the Real Estate sale and rental markets on a run that we have never seen before. Some home owners have been...
Single Family Home Investment: Worth It?

Single Family Home Investment: Worth It?

Invest in the Long-Term Perspective As the owner of North Star property management, I started buying rental homes 30 years ago and boy, was it painful. I wondered if the numbers would work out, especially adding in the costs of maintenance and remodeling. Remodeling!?...
The View from the 10,000 ft Level

The View from the 10,000 ft Level

The unique blueprint for North Star Property Management was heavily influenced by longtime broker (and North Star family parent) Erin Nieland at The Hasson Company. Selling Real Estate in our area since 1972, she saw the original migration of people from California to...
Our View of 2022

Our View of 2022

At North Star, we have seen tremendous housing fluctuations due to Covid, all of which had very strange timing. The lockdowns of 2020 slowed our business a bit, but created a backlog of demand for housing that exploded beyond all expectations in 2021. By the time the...
The Value of Property Management: Q&A

The Value of Property Management: Q&A

As we embark on a season of transitions, we’re reminded just how special North Star’s journey has been. Our deep roots with the local community has allowed our dream to become a reality; and now, we have the opportunity to help investors realize and...
Housing Market Scams

Housing Market Scams

Picture this: the perfect home is available to rent. From the move-in date to location to amenities – it’s all falling into place. And most notably: the price is too good to be true. A showing is set up, contact information is exchanged, and an application...