Southeastern Michigan Property Management Blog

Blog Post Battling Late-Summer Pests Before They Move Indoors
By Richter & Associates - Friday, August 15, 2025

Battling Late-Summer Pests Before They Move Indoors

As summer winds down and cooler evenings creep in, many homeowners breathe a sigh of relief—until they notice the sudden uptick in buzzing, crawling, and scurrying visitors. Mosquitoes, ants, rodents, and stinging insects are all sensing the seasonal shift, and their instin...
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Blog Post Budget-Friendly Rental Property Upgrades for Landlords
By Richter & Associates - Thursday, July 17, 2025

Budget-Friendly Rental Property Upgrades for Landlords

🏡 Budget-Friendly Rental Property Upgrades for Landlords Being a landlord means balancing profitability with tenant satisfaction. While major renovations can be costly, there are plenty of inexpensive updates that can make your rental property more appealing, modern, and funct...
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Blog Post We were featured in a Redfin article! Check it out here...
By Richter & Associates - Wednesday, June 4, 2025

We were featured in a Redfin article! Check it out here...

https://www.redfin.com/blog/move-in-checklist/
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Blog Post Tenants’ Responsibilities for Summer Landscaping: What You Need to Know
By Richter & Associates - Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Tenants’ Responsibilities for Summer Landscaping: What You Need to Know

As the sun shines brighter and temperatures rise, summer brings a wave of growth to your lawn and garden. While the season is ideal for outdoor enjoyment, it also requires a bit of responsibility—especially if you're renting a property. Many tenants wonder: Who takes ca...
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Blog Post Maintenance Tips – Changing a Furnace Filter
By Richter & Associates - Monday, December 23, 2019

Maintenance Tips – Changing a Furnace Filter

Did you know a clogged furnace filter can actually stop your furnace from working and raises your utility bill? Keeping the air filter changed regularly (every 3-6 months per the manufacturer’s recommendation) will not only help keep your furnace running but it cuts down th...
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Blog Post Preventative Maintenance – Your Fall Maintenance Checklist
By Richter & Associates - Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Preventative Maintenance – Your Fall Maintenance Checklist

Fall in Michigan is such an exciting and beautiful time of year! It's also the best time to handle certain maintenance matters and prepare for the cold winter months ahead. Below are a few of our favorite and most important fall maintenance items you should cross off you...
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Blog Post Maintenance Tips – Checking Your Smoke Detector
By Richter & Associates - Thursday, August 8, 2019

Maintenance Tips – Checking Your Smoke Detector

Tenants are required to test smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and immediately report any issues. The U.S. Fire Administration recommends every month and to replace batteries once or twice a year.  Below are step-by-step tips to check your detector.1. Inform all fa...
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Blog Post Getting to Know: Fred Richter
By Richter & Associates - Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Getting to Know: Fred Richter

Fred Richter has served an impressive 52 years in business throughout Southeastern Michigan. Find out what this veteran of property management and investing attributes as to the success of his property management career and work as a real estate investor. How many years have...
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Blog Post
By Richter & Associates - Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Maintenance for My Southeastern Michigan Rental Property – What’s the Right Way to Handle Repair...

Your rental property in Southeastern Michigan is going to need maintenance at some point, regardless of its age or condition. The best way to handle repairs is with a consistent process as well as a list of excellent vendors that you can trust. Today, we’re talking about ou...
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Blog Post Landscape Maintenance and Rental Properties
By Richter & Associates - Monday, March 18, 2013

Landscape Maintenance and Rental Properties

While residents want to rent a nice looking home, they often have no interest, time, or knowledge on how to maintain the property. They may agree to landscape maintenance in the rental contract but it can be difficult for a property manager or owner to enforce. The owner can char...
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