Allegiance Property Management Blog

By Allegiance Property Management - Tuesday, October 27, 2026

How Much Can You Rent Your Alexandria, VA Home For?

When considering renting out your home, it's natural to start by looking at the numbers. What is your monthly mortgage payment? How much are you paying in property taxes, insurance, and HOA or condo fees? Will the rental income cover those expenses?Those are all important con...

By Allegiance Property Management - Monday, October 26, 2026

How We Monitor and Protect Your Northern Virginia Rental Property

Once a resident moves into your rental property, you don't necessarily have the same visibility into its condition that you did when you lived there.That's a common concern for property owners, particularly those who have relocated or are managing an investment from out o...

By Allegiance Property Management - Monday, October 26, 2026

Courtney Parks Named 2026 Virginia Property Manager of the Year

Pictured left to right: Curt Reichstetter, 2026 President of Virginia REALTORS®; Courtney Parks, 2026 Property Manager of the Year; and Tiffany Izenour, 2024 Property Manager of the Year.Allegiance Property Management is proud to announce that Courtney Parks, MPM®, RMP&re...

By Allegiance Property Management - Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Your Rent Portal Is Fine — It Just Can't Be the Only Option Anymore

The Night the Portal Went Down (And Rent Was Due at Midnight)Rent is due in six hours, and the tenant payment portal just returned an error message for the third time tonight. Your tenant is messaging you, annoyed and out of options, while your bookkeeping software still shows a ...

By Allegiance Property Management - Friday, September 25, 2026

Virginia's New ADU Law: A Rental Opportunity for NoVA Owners

Could Your Backyard Be Your Next Rental Property?Walk out your back door and look at that detached garage, unfinished basement, or stretch of unused lawn. Starting July 1, 2027, that space could become a second income stream. Virginia's Senate Bill 531 clears the way for home...

By Allegiance Property Management - Tuesday, August 25, 2026

What Happens After the Notice Period? Virginia's Unlawful Detainer Process Explained

We covered Virginia's new 14-day notice requirement back in July, but a notice is only the first step. If a tenant still hasn't paid or moved out once that window closes, the actual eviction happens through a specific court process called an unlawful detainer, and it...

By Allegiance Property Management - Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Should I Rent or Sell My Northern Virginia Home? It Depends on More Than the Numbers

If you’re moving out of your Northern Virginia home, you may be facing a difficult decision: Should you sell it or keep it as a rental property?Selling may provide immediate access to your equity and a clean break from the property. Renting may generate income, allow you to...

By Allegiance Property Management - Tuesday, July 14, 2026

What Federal Workforce Cuts Mean for Alexandria Landlords in 2026

If your last lease renewal or new listing did not command the rent you expected, you are not alone, and it is not a fluke. Alexandria's rental market just recorded its first year-over-year decline in median apartment rents since 2020, and the driver is not a mystery. Roughly ...

By Allegiance Property Management - Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Virginia's 5-Day Notice Is Now 14 Days: What Landlords Need to Know

If you've owned rental property in Virginia for a while, you've probably become accustomed to the 5-day pay or quit notice for nonpayment of rent. As of July 1, 2026, that's changing.Virginia landlords must now provide tenants with a 14-day notice for nonpayment of re...

By Allegiance Property Management - Sunday, June 14, 2026

Master Real Estate Auctions in Alexandria, VA: Buy and Sell Wisely

If you have been exploring the real estate market in Alexandria, VA, you may already feel confident about traditional buying and selling methods. Whether you are searching for your next home or expanding a rental portfolio, there are more opportunities available than most people ...