Richmond Hill Real Estate Blog

Did You Know? Georgia HB 399 Could Impact Out-of-State Rental Property Owners

By Ashlee Barker Thursday, June 25, 2026

Did you know that Georgia has passed legislation aimed at increasing local accountability for certain out-of-state rental property owners?As more residential properties across Georgia are owned by investors and landlords who live outside the state, lawmakers have placed more focu...

Celebrating the Fathers Who Build More Than Homes

By Ashlee Barker Sunday, June 21, 2026

Happy Father's Day from Magnolia Coastal Properties & Barker Team Real EstateFather's Day is a time to recognize the men who have helped shape our lives through their guidance, hard work, sacrifice, and unwavering support. Whether they are fathers, grandfathers, stepf...

First Day of Summer in Coastal Georgia: What It Means for Homeowners & Renters

By Ashlee Barker Sunday, June 21, 2026

First Day of Summer in Coastal Georgia: What It Means for Homeowners & Renters The first day of summer has officially arrived, and along the Georgia coast that means longer days, warmer evenings, beach weekends, and a busy season for both homeowners and renters. From Richmon...

A Local Perspective on Hurricane Season

By Ashlee Barker Friday, June 5, 2026

A Local Perspective on Hurricane SeasonAt Magnolia Coastal Properties, hurricane season is not just something we read about in the news—it's something we've lived through firsthand.Our family has called Richmond Hill and the Savannah area home for nearly 48 years. D...

Step-by-Step Guide: Smoke Alarm Still Beeping After Battery Replacement

By Ashlee Barker Monday, May 4, 2026

Step-by-Step Guide: Smoke Alarm Still Beeping After Battery Replacement We recently dealt with this ourselves, and surprisingly, the instruction manual didn’t cover some of these common fixes. This applies to hardwired Kidde smoke and carbon monoxide alarm units (smoke + CO...

What Bad Tenant Reviews Really Say About a Property Management Company

By Ashlee Barker Friday, May 1, 2026

What Bad Tenant Reviews Really Say About a Property Management Company In today’s world, every property management company has online reviews. Some are glowing. Some are fair. And some are written by frustrated tenants who are angry about late fees, lease violations, denie...

Is Top Market Rent Really Worth IT??

By Ashlee Barker Wednesday, March 4, 2026

One of the toughest discussions residential property managers often have with owners is about setting the right rent. In hot markets, owners frequently insist on charging the absolute highest "top-of-market" rent, thinking it'll deliver the biggest returns.Seasoned ...

Property Marketing in Richmond Hill, GA: How to Attract Better Tenants

By Ashlee Barker Saturday, February 14, 2026

For owners and investors seeking better residents, effective property marketing combines pricing strategy, presentation, and process. In competitive rentals in Richmond Hill, focused marketing helps attract tenants quickly while protecting long-term returns.Richmond Hill, GA, sit...

Winter Weather Tips for Tenants

By Ashlee Barker Thursday, January 29, 2026

Winter Weather Tips for Tenants Magnolia Coastal Properties | Richmond Hill, GA As we move into the winter season here in Coastal Georgia, it’s important to prepare your home for colder temperatures and occasional freezes—along with hanging up your holiday déc...

Does your client want to rent their property?? We want to PAY you!

By Ashlee Barker Thursday, September 11, 2025

REALTOR REFERRALS Earn a Referral fee on your next Owner Referral! Want income upfront commission or monthly income? Choose our monthly option and receive 25% referral on commission earned each month per rental! Enjoy the INCOME without the STRESS of managing a property. &...