Independent Housing Solutions, LLC

10/01/2018

HOUSING SHORTAGE: Rents are rising at the fastest pace in almost 2 years
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The median rent in the United State rose 2.8% over past year to $1,445, the fastest pace of appreciation since May 2016, according to Zillow. Potential buyers are having an increasingly difficult time finding a home they can afford, so they are renting longer. That's pushing rental demand higher and rent prices along with it.

The median rent in the United State rose 2.8% over the past year to $1,445, the fastest pace of appreciation since May 2016, according to Zillow. Rents are rising fastest in some expected markets, like Seattle and Sacramento, Calif., and in some unexpected places, including Minneapolis and Atlanta.

National apartment occupancy was 95% at the end of last year, and that could move even higher in coming months. Construction of new apartments has been slowing, and new single-family home construction is nowhere near where it needs to be, given red-hot demand.

"The country's apartment market remains tight, with product availability generally limited to recently completed properties moving through initial leasing," said Greg Willett, chief economist at RealPage. "Unless a renter can afford that expensive new stock, finding a ready-to-lease unit takes some real work in most locations."

08/21/2018

The Mendocino Complex fire — the largest wildfire in modern California history — continued to grow overnight into Monday, scorching thousands of acres and prompting evacuations in Glenn County.

07/30/2018

HAPPY NATIONAL CHEESECAKE DAY!!!

July 30 is National Cheesecake Day, a day to treat yourself with a slice (or two) of this decadent dessert made of cream cheese, eggs, sugar, and a graham cracker crust.

Believed to have originated in ancient Greece, cheesecakes, whether baked or chilled, have become a restaurant and bakery staple around the world. There are many different regional variations of the cake. For example, the Germans use Quark and a freshly made pastry as the base for their version of the cake. In Brazil, on the other hand, cheesecake is served with a thin layer of guava jelly or marmalade.

06/18/2018

Did you know? June 21 is National Selfie Day (holidayinsights.com)

05/29/2018

It's not what we say, its what others say that makes IHS special! Below is an excerpt from a NY property owner:

"I wanted to share some valuable thoughts while working with Chelsea.
Chelsea has been working with me and has been an absolute pleasure to work with; not only pleasant, courteous and very respectful but professional and inspirational.
She know’s the business and demonstrates this knowledge while working together.

My house has been rental property for years and never before has it been this enjoyable to rent.
I cannot say enough for having Chelsea as my contact as well as working together with IHS; I hope that even after the tenant goes back to her own house that we can continue to do business together.

If there is anything I can do for Chelsea or for IHS, Please let me know.
Chelsea should be awarded for her outstanding performance."

Regards,
Scot

05/09/2018

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!!
Krissy Bovee, IHS Client Coordinator, captures a moment (photo below) with children Lucas and Mia.

04/16/2018

Did you know April is National Donate Life Month? National Donate Life Month (NDLM) features an entire month of local, regional and national activities to help encourage Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors and to celebrate those that have saved lives through the gift of donation.
National Donate Celebrations and Observances - Donate Life America
https://www.donatelife.net › celebrations

Donate Life America is a nonprofit organization increasing the number of donated organs, eyes and tissue available to save and heal lives through transplantation while developing a culture where donation is embraced as a fundamental human responsibility.

03/21/2018

Rents as a percentage of income are at a historic high, resulting in overcrowding in many places, and rent-related stress points to a bigger crisis: the decline in the purchase of homes. That impacts all Americans.

01/19/2018

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FEBRUARY OUTLOOK

A pattern change is now expected to bring colder temperatures to the West and warmer conditions to the central and eastern U.S. for the end of January and into the beginning of February.

However, there are indications that another shift in the pattern will occur around mid-February. This could result in colder temperatures returning to parts of the East.

SPRING OUTLOOK

Heading into spring, areas of the central U.S. and Northwest may see the biggest temperature changes.

In March, warmer-than-average temperatures are expected from Florida along the northern Gulf Coast and into New Mexico and Colorado, with temperatures near to slightly above average extending from the Southeast into much of the central Plains and into southeastern Montana. Temperatures well above average are possible from southern Texas into coastal Louisiana.

Much-colder-than-average temperatures, however, are anticipated in the Northwest in March, with colder-than-average temperatures also expected from Minnesota into the eastern Great Lakes and far northern New England. Near- to slightly colder-than-average temperatures are likely for much of the West, as well as the Midwest and Northeast.

Are warmer temperatures finally ahead for parts of the central and eastern U.S.?

12/21/2017

HAPPY HOLIDAYS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

11/20/2017

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday weekend!

10/30/2017

HAPPY HALLOWEEEEN FROM I.H.S!
Did you know that Americans will spend a record 9.1 billion on Halloween this year? They will also spend more than $350 million on pet costumes- according to National Retail Federation. Top pet costumes include: pumpkin, hot dog, bumblebee, devil, batman, ghost, & witch.