Austin Property Management Blog

Holiday Hours

We will be closed on Monday, October 14th for the Columbus/Indigenous People’s holiday and will resume normal business hours on the following business day.  With the holiday season on the horizon there will be closures each month for the rest of the year in an effort to give everyone here at Stone Oak more time off with their families and friends.  Our holiday closing schedule is available on our website.

What Does A Landlord Have To Repair and Maintain?

When talking to our clients about maintenance requests we often get the question of whether a repair is required or not.  This is not a straightforward answer since laws vary on every level of government.  There are some general guidelines that steer our decisions and recommendations to clients, and sometimes it stings financially.  In general, there is “

Holiday Hours

We will be closed on Monday, September 2nd for the Labor Day holiday and will resume normal business hours on the following business day. View our holiday closing schedule.

Maintenance Requests

Anytime you need to submit a maintenance request please keep the following in mind-

• Submissions should only be maintenance related

  • List everything in as few requests as possible - we will split them up as needed

  • Include pictures and as much detail as possible

• Do not submit a new maintenance request to follow up on one that is already in progress.

  • Follow up using this form- https://www.stoneoakmgmt.com/maintenance-check

• Emergencies involving Flood, Blood, or Fire should first be reported ...

Holiday Hours

We will be closed on Monday, September 2nd for the Labor Day holiday and will resume normal business hours on the following business day. 

We have updated our company holiday calendar in 2024 in an effort to give everyone here at Stone Oak more time off with their families and friends.  You can find our holiday closing schedule on our website.

Summer 2024 Market Update

The first half of summer was as expected in terms of leasing and sales data.  The market continues to normalize after years of an upward trajectory, and we think this trend will continue for the foreseeable future. An article posted (before clicking be warned that the website is full of pop up and autoplay junk) by the local ABC affiliate KVUE does a good job of summarizing the sales and inventory data for Central Texas.  That article is derive...

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Pet Insurance

With Austin being one of the most pet-friendly cities in the country, chances are you have a pet living with you. During your tenancy with Stone Oak, we recommend obtaining insurance for your beloved pets in the event there was ever an emergency or tragedy.

Things covered by pet insurance:

• Accidents and illnesses

• Cuts and bite wounds

• X-rays

• Ear infections

• Digestive problems

• Cancer

Check out their informational flyer and Sample policy.

Unexpected accidents and illnesses can occur at every stage of life for your pets. Make sure they are covered! More information about pet insurance can be found by contacting Stone Oak’s ins...

July 2024 Update

This month’s post is going to be focused on revisiting the items covered in the previous post.  Those are important topics for the time being, and we want to make sure everyone is aware of them.  The section below concerning data breaches and scams has been updated with some new information.

Liability Insurance Policy and Landlord Protection Program

On June 5, 2024 we sent out an email to all of our clients with some general updates and about changes to how we handle the liability insurance requirement of the management agreement, and the Optional Assurances program that many of you are participating in.   If you missed the email please take a moment to read it, and if you didn’t receive it let us know so we can send it to you again.  There will be follow up emails over the next several weeks as well.  These emails will have important information so please keep an eye out for that correspondence.

Summer Leasing Season

Our internal tracking shows that vacancy time frames are getting shorter with properties leasing on average in ...

Stone Oak's Holiday Hours

We have updated our company holiday calendar in an effort to give everyone here at Stone Oak more time off with their families and friends.  You can find our updated holiday closing schedule on our contact page.

In observance of the Fourth of July holiday, Stone Oak's offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4th. We hope you have an amazing holiday weekend!

4th of July Holiday

From parades to fireworks, there is plenty to do around town this 4th of July! Whether you're watching fireworks, grilling or planning on attending Willis Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic, there is sure to be something fun for everyone in the great city of Austin.

Here is a link to some cool events happening near you!  

4th of July Events in Austin, Texas

Summer Heat Waves

The Summer Solstice is here...

Liability Insurance Policy and Landlord Protection Program

On June 5, 2024 we sent out an email to all of our clients with some general updates and about changes to how we handle the liability insurance requirement of the management agreement, and the Optional Assurances program that many of you are participating in.   If you missed the email please take a moment to read it, and if you didn’t receive it let us know so we can send it to you again.  There will be follow up emails over the next several weeks as well.  These emails will have important information so please keep an eye out for that correspondence.

Summer Leasing Season

Our internal tracking shows that vacancy time frames are getting shorter with properties leasing on average in 20-30 days versus 40-50 days just a few months ago.  The property has to be priced correctly and possibly offer incentives to get leased quickly, and these are short term trends that could change quickly.  They also don’t reflect a lot of external factors that have to be considered.  

The market appears to continue adjusting rents downward...

When investing in a property, one of the most important things you can note about the purchase is the condition of things around the house and how much time you think you’ll have until major replacements will need to be made on the property and its components. 

So with wear and tear over the years what should we expect the life expectancy of the different elements of your rental home to be?

How long can you expect your washer and dryer to last? What about the HVAC system you just installed? The plumbing?

Below we review the estimated life expectancies for all of these different components of your rental home and how long they should remain functional for you or your tenants! This data is provided by the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors. This data is generalized and there are many factors that can play a part in your items life span being short or longer than what is seen here. Per InterNACHI - Consumers, inspectors, and professionals advising their clients should note that these life expectancies have been determined through research and testing based on regular recommended maintenance and conditions of normal wear and tear, and not extreme weather or other conditions, neglect, over-use or abuse.  Therefore, they should be used as guidelines only, and not relied upo...