Property Management Blog

Finding qualified tenants for your rental properties is one of the best ways you can protect your investment. By weeding out those who are less likely to pay rent on time and care for the property, landlords will inevitably save themselves a few headaches. But, how do you go about properly screening tenants? Surely having a conversation and asking ...

The coronavirus pandemic has many Americans rethinking the kind of lifestyle they want. Apartment living in central, densely populated urban areas is losing its appeal as residents are subject to building restrictions and risk coming into contact with people infected by the virus.Polling data suggests that nearly one-third of Americans are consider...

It's happened to all of us - you call a business hoping to speak with someone who can answer a quick question or settle an issue only to have your call passed around to five different people and ultimately end up leaving a voicemail that may or may not be returned. That scenario doesn’t exactly drum up pleasant feelings, right? We at Swey...

Deciding whether to sell your home or become an investment property owner is something many active-duty service members will face at some point in their careers. And, unfortunately, there is no "correct" decision here - the right course of action is heavily dependent on your personal plans, the condition of your property and the market co...

For those with homes on the real estate sales market, nothing is quite as frustrating as watching it sit for months or even years with minimal traffic and no viable offers. If you're currently in this situation, it may be time to consider some alternative options for your property.One of the best alternatives you can consider is putting the hom...

Raleigh, NC - August 25, 2020 - Governor Roy Cooper today announced $175 million to help North Carolinians with rental and utility payment support in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. “COVID-19 has strained family finances across North Carolina, and many people are struggling to make ends meet,” said Governor Cooper. “Peopl...

Though businesses are beginning to reopen in many areas of the country and we are all adjusting to what might be our "new normal", many things still remain uncertain. One of those uncertainties lies in the future of short-term/vacation rentals. Those who own vacation rentals have taken an economic hit over the past several months. This is...

So, you've made the decision to purchase an investment property - congratulations! But what comes next? Well, you'll want to find a great tenant who pays rent on time and will care for the property as if it were their own. And you as the landlord would like to be able to ensure that any maintenance issues that arise are promptly and properl...

Many in Wilmington and surrounding areas took quite a hit when Hurricane Florence rolled through in September of 2018. With the most active period of hurricane season approaching, we at Sweyer Property Management would like to remind everyone of some hurricane prep best practices to employ as you ready your homes and yourselves for any severe weath...

If you're looking for luxury living close to Wilmington, North Carolina, without the high-end price tag, then The Park at Village Oaks may be the perfect place for you to call home. Located just minutes from historic downtown Wilmington in Leland, the Village Oaks community offers the conveniences of being close to the city as well as the envia...