by Alli | Apr 22, 2022 | Blog
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...
by Alli | Mar 17, 2022 | Blog
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!?...
by Alli | Feb 9, 2022 | Blog
Create a First Impression that Will Attract Tenants To Your Investment All landlords want tenants who are compliant, diligent and respectful of the property they live in. And this couldn’t be more true for North Star. In a niche high-end market such as ours, the...
by Alli | Jan 12, 2022 | Blog
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...
by Alli | Jan 12, 2022 | Blog
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...
by Alli | Nov 5, 2021 | Blog
As asset managers, our responsibility goes far beyond rent collection and repairs. We are committed to the long run: equity growth. Part of that growth is not only upkeep but diligence in maximizing return through necessary and optimal renovations. And like everything...
by Alli | Oct 14, 2021 | Blog
Most of us have a general idea of what residential property management is. You have a house, you want some extra cash, so you partner with a tenant that needs a house in exchange for paying rent. Simple, right? Anyone that’s rented out a home knows it can get more...
by Alli | Jun 4, 2021 | Blog
Finding a rental property can be a daunting task, especially if you are new to renting, new to the area or haven’t rented in years. At North Star, our goal is to ease your transition every step of the way. We take pride in building and maintaining our relationships...
by Alli | May 6, 2021 | Blog
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...
by Alli | Apr 28, 2021 | Blog
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...
