How to Effectively Market a RentalDo your property management systems include a proactive marketing strategy? Successfully marketing a property should be much more than posting a "for rent" sign in front of the unit. Here are some of the strategies that we use to fill vacancies. It is important to start by first asking the quest...

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Multifamily vs. Single Family Homes Should you buy a single family home or multi family home when investing? Let's dive in. Everyone has their own personal preference when it comes to investing, some people love mobile home parks, some people love commercial property, others like investing in duplexes, single family and many others. W...

The Uptown Properties team believes in the value of homeownership. We understand that purchasing a home in the Portland metro area can seem very intimidating. With an average sale price of $453,600 it can seem impossible to purchase your first home. Have no fear though! With over 6,500 active listings there are many more affordable h...

PORTLAND OREGON REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE 2018 Inventory has been rising throughout the year. We've seen high year-over-year results. However,the market is changing. We are almost at the end of a traditional real estate cycle's upward trend. Typically the market would go up for approximately 7 years. We are about at our 10 year ma...

The key to providing excellent experiences in property management starts with embracing mobile technology solutions. With the right property management software, we can use online maintenance requests, accept online rent payments, review online applications, and more!. By making use of an all-in-one property management solution, we can ma...

The leaves are beginning to fall and the days are getting shorter, and if you are a homeowner you know what that means. It is time to start preparing your home for winter in the Pacific Northwest. Check out our quarterly newsletter, The Uptown Lowdown, for helpful tips and seasonal events to help you prepare your home and enjoy this fall!...