Tenant Education

One Minute Maintenance: Preventing Floods from Plumbing

By Nicole St. Aubin on Monday, May 2, 2022

Travis Rose with 1st Class Plumbing joins us for another installment of One Minute Maintenance Tips! Watch a licensed and experienced plumber show you how to prevent your toilet and hot water heater from overflowing during a plumbing emergency. How to Stop your Toile...

How long will the components in your home last?

By Nicole St. Aubin on Monday, May 2, 2022

Thanks to Florida Realtors for doing the research and providing this inforgraphic to tell our homeowners how long the average components and systems in your home will last. This information is especially important for landlords! Don't be surprised as you have to replace ma...

Fire Prevention Tips from Complete DKI in Pensacola, Florida

By Nicole St. Aubin on Monday, May 2, 2022

As Realtors, we take safety and security at your home very seriously. That's why we reached out to Ashlee Carpenter, Vice President of one of the leading property restoration companies in town, to bring you these Fire Prevention Tips. Watch Ashlee as she gives us several fire...

Rent and Utility Assistance Hardship Funds in Pensacola area

By Nicole St. Aubin on Monday, May 2, 2022

Statistically, housing costs consume over 1/3 of our income nationwide. We hate to hear when residents have unexpected situations that cause a hardship and that they are having a hard time paying rent, but we understand with rising costs that this can easily happen. If you find y...

Preparing your home for a hard freeze

By Nicole St. Aubin on Monday, May 2, 2022

Temperatures will reach below freezing and may continue to remain below freezing through Friday of next week. Take precautions this weekend and keep your pipes protected for the coming week. Repeat these instructions anytime there is a freeze warning. If you do not mak...

Expect Increased Bills with Gulf Power Transition to FPL

By Nicole St. Aubin on Monday, May 2, 2022

You've probably seen by now that Gulf Power was bought out by Florida Power and Light! Here's a rundown of what has changed for Pensacola's new electricity provider. The rates have increased and you should expect an increased amount in your next utility bill...

Subleasing and Renting a Room in your Property

By Nicole St. Aubin on Thursday, April 21, 2022

Subleasing is Not Allowed at your Rental Property! We understand that some residents may want to add a roommate to help with housing expenses. Please remember that you must request prior written approval to add an occupant on your lease agreement. Occupants will need to...

Energy Tips to Reduce your Heating and Cooling Bills

By Nicole St. Aubin on Thursday, April 21, 2022

We've had some cold weather lately and that means a sharp increase in your gas and/or electricity bill! To combat this, make sure you are using proper thermostat settings. Gulf Power warns that turning your heater up and down uses more energy than leaving it at a con...

3 Reasons to Get Renters Insurance

By Nicole St. Aubin on Thursday, April 21, 2022

As a renter, it's important to remember that your landlord does not have insurance for your personal property. Your landlord has insurance for the structure of the home which excludes your personal property inside. Because of this, it is strongly recommended that you secu...

Alternatives to hiding a key under a doormat

By Realty Masters on Thursday, April 21, 2022

Keeping your family and property safe is imperative. Too often, especially around the holidays, residents leave keys for friends and family members carelessly around their property. DON’T hide a key outside your home, under mats or above your door frame on the outside of y...