Texas is one of the many states in the U.S. that has a fastest-growing housing market. However, its housing stock is far from uniform. In rapidly expanding suburbs, Texas homes range from older properties in established urban neighborhoods to newly built houses. Important factors, such as the materials. designs, and housing ages, have direct effects…

For decades already, maquiladoras and factories in Juarez have been supporting transportation, businesses, employment and housing demand on both sides of the border between El Paso and Ciudad Juarez. That’s why these regions have strong economic connection. In Juarez, the effects of manufacturing growth have reached beyond Mexico’s industrial parks, including on El Paso’s rental…

If you want to see a good picture of how military housing supply, assignments, and local real-estate conditions interact, you must look at the occupancy trends in the United States Army installations. According to recent research, Fort Bliss remains a relatively stable and thriving housing market, while other Army communities show different occupancy patterns, depending…

Stretching across El Paso, Ciudad Juárez, and Las Cruces, the Borderplex region has a rental market that is way more unique compared to what other U.S. markets have: a cross-border economy. The housing demand in this region is not only influenced by local population trends but also by education, trade, manufacturing, regional employment, and military…

Managing rental properties has a lot of challenging tasks and goals. However, they are normal parts of rental property management. Maintenance requests are one of these normal challenges. A broken window, leaking faucet, malfunctioning appliance, air-conditioning issue, or any electrical problem can happen at any time. Landlords and property managers do not simply fix these…

It is very important for landlords or managers to choose the right tenant for their rental property. This is one of the most important decisions for them to make that is why it is essential to have a good screening process. While helping landlords find reliable tenants that would rent long-term, a good screening process…

In Texas communities along the U.S.-Mexico border, managing property is very challenging for many owners. Some cities have unique housing markets shaped by international trade, cultural diversity, cross-border travel, and ever-changing government policies. These cities include El Paso, Brownsville, Laredo, and McAllen. Although these areas offer great opportunities for investors, the challenges property owners and…

Online reviews can influence decisions of prospective tenants. In today’s rental market, long before they schedule a property tour, prospective tenants begin their search online. Recent research on housing and consumer behavior shows that positive reviews online significantly improve a property’s visibility, strengthen trust, and contribute to faster leasing. Renters increasingly rely on feedback from…

Having a private septic system and water well for your rental property is great, but it comes with challenging responsibilities. Having these features, routine maintenance will not be enough, landlords and managers must also work hard to make the systems reliable and free from costly repairs in the long run. Preventive care, as what recent…

More often, applicants for rental property already formed an opinion based on what they see from the street or from photos they see in an online listing. This is because rental property appearance plays an important role in attracting potential tenants. As shown in recent real estate and housing research, properties with appealing outdoor spaces…