Austin Property Management Blog

Competitively Pricing Your Rental Property

Pricing your rental competitively for the Austin market is important to make sure your property is earning what it is worth. Over the years this task has become more difficult for a number of factors. The first being COVID and its effect on your rental pricing. 

During COVID, some landlords have worked with their tenants to ensure a smooth living situation during a rocky time. Many landlords chose not to raise the rent on their tenants for 2020 and even 2021. On the business side of things this has set some back on earning true market rate for their property by 1-2 years. 

A second big factor is the growth of our beloved city, Austin. The last couple of years have seen Austin explode with many household companies like Tesla, Samsung & Apple announcing expansion plans in our community. The rise in our housing markets prices have soared past comparable cities in the United States. 

Another major factor to consider is the inflation we are experiencing across the board in America. Prices for all things are up, including your costs as a landlord to own your rental property. That an...

11604 Sierra Nevada, Austin, TX 78759

2,808 SF | 4 Bed | 3.5 Bath

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5520 Toscana Avenue, Austin, TX 78724

1,289 SF | 3 Bed | 2 Bath

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Resident Benefits Program

Starting in January 2022 we are adding a program to all new leases and renewals that includes some great benefits for you.  The cost is $35/month and you can view the linked flyer for the features of the program. Please note that at this time this does not change your current lease and only applies to renewals or new leases signed after January 1, 2022. For more information about this program view our Resident Benefits Program Flyer.
 
Be on the lookout for this information on your next lease renewal. Our team will have more information on our website once everything is live!
 
100 Year Floodplain Disclosure  

Another item that will be effective on January 1, 2022, is a new law that requires a leasing disclosure concerning whether a property falls in a 100 Year Floodplain.  The document will be included in all new leases and renewals and can be viewed in the sample lease that...

Resident Benefits Package

We’re pleased to announce our new Resident Benefits Package. We’re launching this slate of amenities for our residents in an effort to ensure we can serve them as a true full-service property management firm today and into the future.
 
This new offering will include:

● HVAC filter delivery every 90 days, which will help your resident save up to 15% on monthly heating & cooling bills, improve their indoor air quality, and reduce the likelihood of HVAC-related maintenance issues by up to 40%. Each filter shipment will arrive at your tenants doorstop and will be dated, and they are still required to provide filters in the interim to change them as required by the system. This will help ensure that filters are being changed upon arrival.
● Move-in utility concierge services to help residents get the best value on utilities and conveniently activate their cable, internet, alarm services, and general utility services.
● A best-in-class resident rewards platform to help residents earn rewards on everyday expenses, further allowing for a premier rental experience.
● Credit building to further encourage on-time payments by residents.
● $1M Iden...

4705 Quicksilver Boulevard, Austin, TX 78744

1,618 SF | 3 Bed | 2 Bath

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8512 Woodstone Drive, Austin, TX 78757

1,040 SF | 3 Bed | 1.5 Bath

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Happy Holidays from Stone Oak Property Management

The staff at Stone Oak would like to wish you and your family happy holidays! We hope the end to 2021 is full of time spent with family and friends!

New Benefits Package for Our Residents

Stone Oak is introducing a new benefits package for our residents and we want to give you a sneak peek of the benefits offered from being a tenant in one of our properties. Soon our tenants will receive a package with a variety of benefits including $1M in identity protection, rewards programs, credit building for paying their monthly rent, A/C filter delivery service and so much more! 

Our property managers are working to finalize this package and we are excited to let you know more soon!

Healthy Living Tips

Check Your Carbon Monoxide Detectors

As the temperature lowers and we begin to crank up the heat and light our fireplaces*, ensure your CO detectors are working properly. 

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, extremely poisonous gas that causes 1,500 accidental deaths and more than 10,000 inj...

17307 Arcata Avenue, Pflugerville, TX 78660

1,699 SF | 3 Bed | 2 Bath

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906 Low Brim Cove, Pflugerville, TX 78660

2,102 SF | 4 Bed | 2.5 Bath

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