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The Impact of the NAR Settlement for Renters

As the real estate industry implements the required changes resulting from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement, the focus has been on buyers. The real estate community is fueled by buyers and sellers though the corporate relocation industry is fueled by sellers, buyers, and renters. With over 60% of corporate transferees renting, the NAR settlement means changes for agents …

Another PorchLight Milestone

A PorchLight Leader Since Day One We’ve been spotlighting special people like our very own Janet Zamecnik because they show us the right way to do things both personally and professionally. After 21 years, Kim Wallace is the leader we are following today. If you do the math, you realize she’s been with PorchLight since DAY ONE. Only a handful of …

🎶 Happy Birthday Dear PorchLight, Happy Birthday to you! 🎶

I find myself singing, and smiling lately because we are celebrating our 21st birthday here at PorchLight. WE ARE FINALLY LEGAL 😉! But seriously, I could not be prouder of this two-decades-plus of all we’ve conquered. What pandemic? What travel ban? What remote work? We’ve grown. We’ve adapted. We’ve endured. I researched to see if there’s anything special about the …

IF THEY BUILD IT – RENTERS WILL WIN

Guess What?… More good news for renters hits the presses. PorchLight continues to monitor trends to better serve everything rental and looks like 2024 is building up to be the break renters have been looking for but how? Check out what MONEY is predicting:   Here’s How Far Home Prices and Mortgage Rates Could Drop in 2024 By: Mary Ellen …

RENTERS REJOICE

February 27, 2024 5 ways in 5 minutes to see why homeownership isn’t the only way to build wealth. Long gone are the days of the only path to building long-lasting wealth and stability residing in owning a home. With relentless home-buying obstacles like still-high inflation, interest rates, and low supply – renters can seek comfort in their rental journey …

Human Service vs Tech Service

A recent read in ROBOMOP was quite shocking. Tons of facts and figures about BIG name industry giants, like Amazon, testing humanoid robots. They dangle arms and legs. They never get tired. Profit margins will be noticeable, etc. BUT NOT A WORD ABOUT SERVICE. As we navigate these changing times and an employment world of uncertainty – literally and figuratively …

Follow the Leaders

Last year was special. PorchLight’s 20-year Anniversary. We had such fun reminiscing and revisiting what it took to hit this milestone. Thank you for coming along for the ride. 2024 we’d like to celebrate leadership: A big part of how those two decades happened. It is my pleasure to kick off our “Follow the Leaders” initiative with our very own …

What can we expect in the U.S. Rental Market?

As we prepare for the year ahead, and what to expect in the U.S. rental market in 2024, it is helpful to reflect on the rental roller coaster the U.S. has experienced since the pandemic. After rents spiked in 2021 and early 2022, the dominant theme of 2023 was a rental market cool down. The recent rent dips can’t erase …

Homeless But Not Hopeless

At PorchLight, sometimes we are asked to find the impossible. Our proven track record of working with our clients until a rental is secured has made us the most trusted name in rental and destination services throughout the U.S. and Canada. Recently, we needed to think out-of- the-norm and help those in desperate need. PorchLight, again, rose to the challenge: …

“Our move wouldn’t have been possible without PorchLight”

It was wonderful to hear from Gene Isaacs again. Just like it was to reminisce with Larry Gersch. After two decades of service, PorchLight has been lucky enough to work with thousands of incredible people. If you missed Gene’s or Larry’s comments, no worries (Under Served, Not Underserved). If you want to hear more from those who helped us reach …