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: …

“UNDER-SERVED” NOT “UNDESERVED”

Wasn’t it great seeing and hearing from Larry Gersch again? Here at PorchLight, we sure enjoyed all your comments and know you too miss working with him, his smiling face, and unrelenting professionalism. Seems as if retirement suits him and he’s loving his hard-earned free time. If you missed Larry, no worries CLICK HERE. If you want to hear more …

Happy Anniversary, PorchLight!

7305 DAYS.  20 YEARS.  2 DECADES. We can’t believe it! Sometimes I feel I can count the 10,512,000 minutes of hard work, good luck, sleepless nights, and sheer faith that it took to get here. Back in 2003, the industry was skeptical of PorchLight’s ability to deliver: Nationwide rental finding coverage – anywhere and everywhere renters needed support; Ongoing assistance …

PorchLight Partners with OFX

PorchLight is proud to partner with OFX to assist our international transferees with global money transfer and payments. When you relocate across borders, the ability to transfer money and make global payments is critically important. Whether paying pre-arrival deposits, transferring money for large purchases, the question is how to manage these needs in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible.  …

Key Performance Indicators for Destination Service Providers

Managing Mobility means managing the mobility needs of all relocating employees. Seems simple enough, right? When we asked mobility leaders the last time their renters had glowing service scores and key performance indicators around their home finding service, they paused. After some reflection, the consensus was they didn’t have good information regarding renters and their home finding experience. For decades, …

An industry challenge rarely talked about.

How many of your transferees secure leases as a result of the service your company authorizes? Jack Jampel of Stryker knows. He uses PorchLight, and the ROI is at his fingertips. With over 60% of transferees renting at their destination, this interview reveals the superior service PorchLight provides to renters moving anywhere throughout North America. Find out how measuring relocation …