Welcome to the Logical Property Management Blog. Below you'll find blog posts specific to Property Owners or Tenants to learn more about how we work and what you should be looking for.
Detroit is gearing up for an exciting year in 2025, with several significant projects set to open or move forward, marking key milestones in the city’s redevelopment. These developments represent a range of uses—office, hospitality, retail, and public spaces—and highlight an urban renaissance that could benefit rental investors. Here’s an overview of the key projects […]
In 2024, two tenants in Detroit were involved in shootings that claimed their lives. These tragic incidents happened within 5 months of each other, and both were the result of escalating landlord-tenant tensions. So, as property managers in Detroit who’ve worked through countless tenant disputes and evictions ourselves, this news hit particularly close to home. […]
NOTE: we originally started publishing this data monthly back in April of 2020 to assist our clients in understanding the developments & corresponding challenges related to the Eviction Moratorium. With most landlord-tenant courts pretty much back to normal, and very little feedback from our audience about the data, we’ve decided to save our staff time and switch […]
The Michigan State legislature has already approved Senate Bills 205-208, which together make it illegal for landlords to discriminate on the basis of income source. So can landlords still reject Section 8 tenants in Michigan? As of the time of writing (November 2024), the answer is: Yes. But for how long remains to be seen. […]
The rental market in the United States is experiencing significant shifts, and landlords are sitting up and taking notice. Recent data from ShowMojo, based on over 500,000 on-market periods spanning mid-2017 to the present, highlights a concerning trend: the average days on market for rental properties continues to rise. This comprehensive dataset includes single-family, multifamily, […]
As technology advances, the rental market has seen a significant shift towards being tenant-driven. Why? Because people want convenience, quick resolution times, and more self-service options. And things like virtual tours, online scheduling for viewings, and online rental applications are making this possible. New data from thousands of rental listings shows just how much of […]
Since the year 2000, the cost of both renting and buying a home in the US has increased. But they haven’t done so at the same rate. This fascinating time-lapse graph shows how both monthly mortgage payments and rents have moved over the past quarter of a century – but there’s one huge difference that […]
We’re unaware of any other local management company sending their clients these updates! Please share this with anyone interested in real estate investing or looking for a better property manager, so they can see what they are missing! CITY DETROIT EVICTIONS UPDATE Detroit’s 36th District Court is still taking on average 2-4 weeks longer than suburban […]
America is grappling with a severe housing shortage, with estimates indicating a shortfall of anywhere from 2 million to 6 million homes. This crisis is largely driven by local zoning rules that dictate where and what types of homes can be built. And, as efforts like the National Zoning Atlas start to shed light on […]
Let’s talk about some fantastic news coming out of Detroit. For the first time since the 1950s, Motor City has seen a population increase. According to the latest U.S. Census estimates, Detroit’s population grew by 0.3% in 2023. This might seem like a modest gain, but it’s monumental when you consider it’s the first rise […]