Richmond Hill Real Estate Blog

How Landlords Can Properly Deal with Past Due Rent

By Magnolia Coastal Properties Monday, September 14, 2026

No matter how thorough you are with your tenant screening process, you may still encounter tenants who don’t pay rent on time. It can be due to irresponsibility, or your resident may be having temporary financial problems.Since late rent is one of the most common and most s...

Georgia's HB 399, Explained: What Out-of-State Richmond Hill Landlords Must Actually Do to Comply

By Ashlee Barker Friday, August 14, 2026

Richmond Hill's rental market has an unusually high share of out-of-state owners, largely a byproduct of Fort Stewart's constant cycle of PCS moves sending military families to new duty stations while they hold onto a home here. Georgia lawmakers took direct aim at exactl...

Rental Pricing: Why Market Data Beats Emotion Every Time

By Jason Barker Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Who Should Set the Rent? Why Local Experience Matters More Than EverIf you've owned a rental property for any length of time, you've probably asked yourself:"What should I charge for rent?"It's one of the most important decisions you'll make as a rental ...

Renting to Military Families Near Fort Stewart: What Richmond Hill Landlords Should Know

By Magnolia Coastal Properties Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Richmond Hill's rental market runs on a rhythm most other markets never see: PCS season. With Fort Stewart just up the road, a huge share of the homes and rentals in this area cycle through military families arriving for a new assignment or preparing to move on to the next on...

Keeping Cool This Summer: Tips for Homeowners, Landlords, and Tenants in Coastal Georgia

By Jason Barker Friday, July 10, 2026

Beat the Heat and Protect Your Home This SummerSummer in Richmond Hill, Savannah, and Coastal Georgia brings plenty of sunshine, outdoor activities, and opportunities to enjoy life near the coast. It also brings soaring temperatures, high humidity, and increased strain on our hom...

Did You Know? Pricing Your Rental Correctly Can Save You Thousands

By Jason Barker Monday, July 6, 2026

Many landlords believe that starting high and reducing the rent later is the best strategy. Unfortunately, this approach often costs more money than it saves.Did You Know?A vacant rental property can be one of the biggest financial risks a landlord faces. Not only does vacancy me...

Celebrating America's 250th Birthday: A Fourth of July Like No Other

By Jason Barker Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Honoring 250 Years of Freedom, Opportunity, and CommunityThis Fourth of July is more than just another Independence Day celebration. As our nation approaches its 250th anniversary, Americans across the country are preparing to commemorate a historic milestone—250 years sinc...

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...