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Fall Fun - North San Diego Activities

John Boruff - Thursday, October 22, 2020

There's no question that the coronavirus pandemic has put a damper on virtually all activities during 2020, but there are still some very enjoyable things which you'll be able to do in North San Diego this fall. The season... read more >>

Do I need Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors?

John Boruff - Thursday, October 15, 2020

As a landlord in the state of California, it is your responsibility to make sure that you are strictly adhering to current health and safety codes. One of the many important requirements that you must meet are those regarding the ... read more >>

Property Inspections: What to Look For

John Boruff - Friday, October 9, 2020

One of the more important parts of being a landlord is performing property inspections. It is a landlord’s responsibility to ensure both that the property is in good shape because the tenants are taking care of it, and also ... read more >>

Can I Sell My Rental Property While Tenants Occupy It?

John Boruff - Thursday, October 1, 2020

Selling a tenant-occupied home can be more difficult than selling a vacant property. It’s important to understand the terms between you and your tenant in the lease agreement. Typically, we recommend waiting until your lease... read more >>

Should I Rent Or Sell?

John Boruff - Friday, September 18, 2020

When you're faced with the situation of leaving your current house and moving into another one, you'll have a couple options which you'll need to consider. In the majority of cases, homeowners opt to sell the current h... read more >>

How has COVID affected the Escondido Real Estate Market?

Palomar Property Services - Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Covid has slowed the real estate market across the country, but housing prices have not dropped as much as predicted. The Escondido real estate market has fared well since the start of the pandemic. While Covid has halted some buy... read more >>

Maintaining Your Rental Property

Palomar Property Services - Friday, August 28, 2020

Oh no! There's another leaky pipe, a broken window, or a rip in the carpet of your rental property. It seems like there's always something that needs fixing. We know, owning a rental property can be hard work. And one of t... read more >>

What’s the Difference Between Wear and Tear and Property Damage?

John Boruff - Thursday, July 30, 2020

If you’re a property owner, this can be a complicated and expensive question, and it’s only the beginning. Tenants who are moving out often expect their deposit back. Are they entitled to it? You and the tenant disagre... read more >>

The Top 20 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Property Manager

John Boruff - Thursday, July 23, 2020

When looking to hire a property management company, it’s important to ask the right questions. Especially as a new landlord, it’s hard to know what the “right” questions are. We’ve detailed the top 20... read more >>

How Do I Properly Screen New Tenants?

John Boruff - Thursday, July 16, 2020

A seasoned landlord knows that a respectful tenant who keeps up with rent makes their job run smoother. They also know how frustrating and costly it can be to deal with a tenant who is constantly behind on rent, damaging the prope... read more >>