Insuring a Vacant Property During Renovation or Probate? Here’s Why Proper Security Is a Must
During renovation, probate, or other scenarios, vacant properties pose unique challenges for owners and insurers. Without regular occupancy, these buildings are more susceptible to risks such as vandalism, arson, and unnoticed maintenance issues. Consequently,...
Navigating Vacancy Taxes for Property Investors
Vacancy taxes have emerged as a critical tool for cities grappling with housing shortages, urban blight, and commercial district revitalization. These policies, implemented in major U.S. cities such as San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and Portland, aim to penalize...
5 Essential Tips for Managing a Vacant Property Without Headaches
Vacant properties represent significant financial risk and potential liability for owners. Without proper management, these properties can quickly deteriorate, become targets for vandalism and theft, violate local codes, and lose substantial market value. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, losses from real estate and rental scams exceeded $396 million in 2022, with vacant properties being particularly vulnerable targets.
Uncovering the True Cost of Unsecured Vacant and Abandoned Properties
Vacant and abandoned properties are more than just eyesores—they are ticking time bombs for neighborhoods, local governments, and homeowners. The true cost of these properties goes far beyond lost curb appeal, draining millions from city budgets, slashing property...
Portland’s Vacant Property Ordinances
A Guide to Compliance, Community Safety, and Avoiding Costly Consequences With Portland’s housing crisis, vacant properties are more than just empty spaces—they’re potential liabilities. Whether you’re a property owner, manager, or investor, understanding Portland’s...
DAWGS Vacant Property Security Expands Operations to the Greater Seattle Market
DAWGS Vacant Property Security, the leading provider of steel door and window guards to secure vacant property, announces expansion of operations to the Seattle, Washington market. In recent years, the greater Seattle and Portland markets have experienced a rise in...
The Critical Investment: Emergency Board-Up With Steel Security Shutters for Seattle Properties
Seattle’s climate and property crime trends make emergency board-up services not just a convenience but an urgent necessity for vacant property owners and managers. With an average of 152 rainy days per year and over 37 inches of annual rainfall, even a single broken...
Addressing Squatters in Seattle Vacant Properties
Seattle’s property developers and investors face a growing threat: squatters and unauthorized occupants taking over vacant or properties under construction. With rising housing pressures and a backlog of foreclosed homes, squatters are increasingly targeting Seattle’s...
Safeguarding Foreclosed Properties in Seattle’s Unique Market
Seattle’s real estate market is a study in contrasts: high demand, limited inventory, and a hidden backlog of thousands of foreclosed homes sitting idle. For property managers and institutional owners, this paradox creates both a challenge and an opportunity—but only...
