KIRKLAND RENTALS, LLC
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA

In 2005 the market rebounded, with interest rates rising (driving more would-be buyers back to the rental pool) and major employers hiring in unprecedented numbers. For renters, this rebounding economy meant higher rental rates and fewer concessions offered. Many older apartment complexes chose to sell to condominium converters in 2006 and 2007, removing a significant number of low-to-medium priced rental properties from the market and driving rents even further skyward. Builders saw this trend and began quickly constructing more apartment communities. When these new communities opened and flooded the market in 2008 and 2009, rental rates begin to drop again. Additionally the plummeting economy made it harder for home owners to sell their properties, so many decided to rent them out instead. Rental rates stayed low through the first half of 2010, but began to rise again in the fall. Initially this rise was because of large employers in the area augmenting their work force with a significant number of new hires, but the increase was sustained by the second downturn in the local housing market. While the rest of the nation's housing market was recovering, Seattle's housing market was beginning to experience a major downturn. As more and more homes were foreclosed and a greater number of homeowners transitioned into renting instead of owning, rental rates continued to grow stronger. 1. If you are relocating to work for a well-known company, or have a good job, let them know. Often times they will respond more quickly to someone who they know has a good income and will not have trouble paying the rent. The City of Kirkland was named after a British-born steel tycoon, Peter Kirk, who came to the Northwest in the 1880s seeking new development opportunities. In 1880, the Moss Bay Iron and Steel Works was built by Kirk and several prominent Seattle businessmen. A rail line to the Pass and a ship canal to Puget Sound were both constructed, but due to a stock market crash in 1893, the iron and steel mill were closed. Located on the eastern shores of Lake Washington, Kirkland is a suburban city infused with vitality and a young attitude where joggers, shoppers, business people and retirees all mingle along the boulevard. It’s a town where international corporate headquarters and small businesses coexist, and where you can choose between movie theaters and community theaters. Kirkland is a town for all people with ample housing options, civic services, active community programs, convenient shopping, great schools and exciting entertainment. In Kirkland you will find an emphasis on the arts, education, business development, natural resources and the quality of life. These values are the pride of the community that many work to enhance. The City of Kirkland has a total of 33 city, county, and state parks, which provide citizens with the opportunity to visit natural, open spaces. The parks offer many activities for all ages. Each park gives a unique variety of scenic settings, many with a waterfront view. Kirkland’s parks have a reputation for being well landscaped and lush throughout the year. The parks are popular among visitors looking for a family picnic location, a place to hike through trails, or just to rest and relax in natural settings. Kirkland’s downtown hosts community events such as the Bite of Kirkland and Kirkland Art Festival.