Property Management Blog

We are very proud to announce our new online payment program which is free for our tenants. The payment system uses ACH and requires a checking account and routing number. You can securely sign in using your registered email addre... read more >>

Within the next couple months, we plan to launch a new online payment portal that will allow our tenants to pay rent online  -- with no service charges! Tenants will simply enter their bank's ABA routing number and check... read more >>

Many questions have been raised regarding tenants rights at the foreclosure of a property. Below is a section of the bill signed in 2009 regarding preexisting tenancies and the effects of foreclosure: S.896 Helping Families Save... read more >>

Cornerstone is going green! We offer the ability to have your statements emailed to you each month. Owners will still receive a copy of their invoices, but they will be emailed as a PDF at the end of each calendar year. If you are... read more >>

There are additional provisions for waiving the tax withholding by filling out FTB Form 588 - Tax Withholding Waiver Request. Please see the list of reasons below. If you think that you fit into any of these categories, you c... read more >>

Cornerstone is now accepting payments using our online pay portal. Tenants can click on the residents tab and click 'pay rent online'. Once registered you can make online rent payments using major debit or credit cards.* *... read more >>

Clients of Cornerstone Property Management can view copies of their statement by entering their registered email address at: https://cornerstone.appfolio.com/portal The page will appear with a text box where you enter your email... read more >>

Beginning January 1st, 2010 the Franchise Tax Board will be requiring residential property managers to withhold 7% of nonresident owner’s rental income. You may qualify for an exemption if you meet the FTB residency requirem... read more >>