Renter Resources

It can be challenging and stressful to find the ideal home to rent in Salt Lake City. There may be fierce competition for a high-quality rental property in a desirable area. Hence, real estate agents advise making plans in advance to avoid paying for a rental that does not really meet your needs.According to Lance Macon, co-founder of Metro Home Ma...

The  U.S. Census Bureau reported that the national homeownership rate was 65.4% in the first quarter of 2022, meaning roughly two-thirds of Americans are homeowners. Over the past two years, it has seemed as though the entire other third of the population has been rushing to buy a home due to historically low mortgage rates and fierc...

In 2020, researchers found over 580,000 people experienced homelessness—with or without shelter—in the United States. That's almost two out of every 1000 Americans.To combat homelessness, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) runs the Section 8 voucher program.The Section 8 program empowers low-income, no-income...

 Salt Lake residents are amid unprecedented and surging inflation. But unfortunately, they are also contending with a rent and mortgage crisis. The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment is $2,157 in Salt Lake City.If you can no longer afford the rent or your mortgage, you just might qualify for Section 8.We understand the pride of renting a...

Before handing over your property to be managed by a third-party, you probably have one question on your mind, “How much does property management cost?” This is a completely reasonable question and can make or break your decision to hire a property manager. While the question is simple, the answer is a little more complex, but sim...

Starting the process of renting can be intimidating and overwhelming for anyone. Especially if you are a first-time renter, you probably are feeling nervous and are not sure what to expect. As experienced Utah property managers, our job is to understand renting and everything that comes with it. That’s why we put together this ...

Renting a home from a Salt Lake City property management company can be a very complicated process. While it may seem as simple as submitting a rental application and moving into the home, that is not the case. There is actually a specific process before receiving approval. Each company may vary with their application criteria, but most ...

Renting from a Salt Lake City property management company is much different than renting directly from an owner. While there are benefits to both, the benefits of renting from a property manager far outweigh the drawbacks. Before you fill out a rental application in Utah, it’s important to understand the tenant fees y...

If you’re currently renting a home or apartment, you might be asking yourself, “What is renters insurance and why should I pay for it?” Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Unfortunately, a common misconception among renters in Salt Lake City is that they don’t need this extra coverage and renters insurance has n...

 If you have ever rented a home from a Salt Lake City property manager, you know first hand how stressful the process can be. Not only are you consumed with finding a home, but the contract process can be overwhelming after you’ve finally found the perfect living space. With so much information to digest, it is common to overl...

How to Protect Yourself from Rental Fraud in Salt Lake City If you have ever been in the unfortunate position of being scammed while searching for a Salt Lake City rental property, you know how heartbreaking it can be. If you haven’t experienced this, you might be wondering – how does someone get scammed during a search ...