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Redfin Blog - Featuring Commentary by Ashford Mgmt Services

Mon, 15 May 2023 18:46:05 GMT

7 REASONS TO MOVE TO SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Please follow the link to read about Scottsdale AZ - https://www.redfin.com/blog/moving-to-scottsdale-az/

Tis the Season

chrysf@cox.net (Chrys F) — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 01:00:01 GMT

Proud to support our community

Ashford Management in association with Adams & Associates, PLC is putting on a Holiday Drive now until the end of December. Our office is hosting a Food Drive for the month of December. Our goal; to provide a holiday dinner for Arizona families in need. Please help support our canned food drive by donating any non perishable/ canned food items to our office as we will be putting together boxes to donate to our neighborhood shelter "Family Promises AZ."

You can also click the link below to see Family Promises Arizona specific wishlist for the holidays.

Family Promise AZ

Drop off:

Adams & Associates, PLC

7502 E. Monterey Way Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Monday-Friday between 8am-4pm

Thank you and Happy Holidays!

Changes to U.S. First-Class Mail

chrysf@cox.net (Chrys F) — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 23:07:31 GMT

Permanent Delay in USPS mail delivery times

Here is information that we took from the US Postal Service website regarding upcoming changes to first class mail delivery.

The US Postal Service (USPS) finalized a plan effective Oct. 1, 2021 to slow down some first-class mail deliveries as part of efforts to cut red ink.

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy proposed in March to revise existing one- to three-day service standards to one to five days for first-class mail. USPS said on Friday that 61% of first-class mail will remain at its current standard.

Follow this link for more information - https://about.usps.com/what/strategic-plans/delivering-for-america/#fcps

Ashford provides, no charge, ACH transfers directly to your bank account. Contact us for details.

COVID-19 - What we are telling our tenants and owners

duncan.shea@appfolio.com (Appfolio Websites) — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 23:47:50 GMT

COVID-19 & Rentals

Although formal recommendations from the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) regarding landlords and tenants have not been released, Ashford Management is implementing some common-sense precautions. Our revised policies will continue until either, recommendations from ADRE are distributed or, the CDC indicates extreme measures are no longer necessary.

1. Occupied properties will not be shown.

2. Interior inspections are halted.

3. Service requests for minor, cosmetic, and non-essential items are deferred.

4. Tenants that are showing symptoms are asked to please refrain from engaging with emergency service request vendors.

5. Tenants are encouraged to use our secure FREE online rental payment services through their portal and discouraged from visiting the rental office.

While landlords can't control what happens in a tenant's personal unit, they can take a proactive role by providing information. Education is the best defense against the virus, which is why we plan to help our tenants understand best practices- like good hygiene. Our approach will be informative and on-going. CDC recommendations will be posted on the web page. Tenants have also been provided resource links to help with childcare and assistance if work is furloughed. We are monitoring public health recommendations from leading health organizations as well as State and Federal assistance programs that will help Arizona tenants and will provide updates and resource links as appropriate.

In general, a tenant isn't required to inform the landlord or mgmt company of a sickness. Due to the unprecedented nature of this issue, we have made an inquiry to get clarification. Until a clear protocol is determined by the appropriate authorities and to reduce liability regarding medical disclosure and HIPPA, Ashford's policy is: If we are informed that a tenant has tested positive, we will note the file. Our owners will not be contacted.

We are proud to take these proactive measures to protect our tenants and owners. Ashford works with the highest industry standards in mind, every day.

AZ Rental Supply & Demand Insights

duncan.shea@appfolio.com (Appfolio Websites) — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 21:18:56 GMT

AZ Rental Housing Trends

Here's a tip for purchasing a rental property. Buy where there is a robust supply of renters.

Maricopa County / Metro- Phoenix has it all.

According to the US Census , Maricopa County is the fastest-growing county, and the city of Phoenix is the fourth fastest-growing city in the US.

Bloomberg indicates an average of 220 people move to Metro-Phoenix daily.

A compilation of many sources indicates the average rental vacancy rate is back to a pre-recession 6%. Some of the contributing factors are job growth, climate, affordability, location, and rental friendly legislation.

Having added over 58,000 jobs last year, Arizona’s growth rate was 3.1%, and it is ranked in the top 10 US States for job growth. The Grand Canyon State's climate boasts an average of 296 days of sunshine per year, which allows for year-round sporting venues, over 200 golf courses, top-notch outdoor recreation events, and a budding foodie scene. Affordability, according to AZ Economy , is better than the US average. RentCafe indicates that Arizona is ranked fifth in the category Best States for Common Renting Issues. Factors for the ranking include, security deposit maximums, security deposit return laws, essential services noncompliance remedies and tenant repair options.

All signs indicate that renters will continue to flock to Maricopa County however, there are some predictions that there will be a housing squeeze as rent prices continue to grow and supply of housing stabilizes.

Statistics indicate that 36% of the housing inventory for Maricopa County is renter occupied.

If you are thinking about renting out your AZ home, contact us today for your free rental rate evaluation.

Renters Insurance

duncan.shea@appfolio.com (Appfolio Websites) — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 01:37:11 GMT

Why is it important

A tenant’s belongings are their responsibility. Renters insurance is a relatively low-cost way for the tenant to protect their belongings. If a tenant’s belongings are stolen, damaged, or lost, renters insurance, depending on the policy, covers the cost of replacing the personal property, clothes, furniture, electronics, and more.

In Arizona, a landlord can require a tenant to carry renters insurance coverage. This requirement must be written into the lease or written as an addendum.

Tenant's renters insurance provides benefits to both the landlord and the tenant. Landlord’s insurance does not typically cover tenant personal property losses.

Renters insurance can help with renter relocation if displaced. In addition, r enters insurance may reduce the risks of pet liability by covering dog bites and pet-related damage to property. I t can also cover the destruction of the landlord’s property due to tenant negligence.

Ashford Mgmt requires its tenant to carry continuous renters insurance coverage. Our property management software tracks the policy and expiration date to ensure there is no lapse in service.