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Key TakeawaysIncreased License Exemption Limit – As of September 14, 2024, AB-2622 raises the person’s license exemption amount from $500 to $1,000 in California. This means unlicensed handymen can legally perform jobs under $1,000, as long as the work or operation do... read more >>

Key TakeawaysIntegration of Public Art and Local History – The AQUA condominiums feature a public art installation by Andrew Leicester, commissioned through the Percentage for the Arts program. The artwork blends Long Beach’s art deco heritage, early movie history, an... read more >>

Imagine if you will, you have your rental property on the market listed at the price that your property manager recommended. You made routine repairs as advised to get your property ready for market, but it has been sitting vacant for longer than expected. Your property manager, ... read more >>

Imagine if you will, you have had your vacant property on the market for almost 6 weeks without an acceptable application. You have never had an issue renting your property out before and you are not sure what to think. You are not asking much more than you did a couple of years ... read more >>

Imagine if you will, you are getting ready to go out of town for Thanksgiving Day weekend when you check your email and see that your tenant will be moving out on December 1. Oh no, you thought they would be there longer than that and you remember how hard it was to fill the same... read more >>

Key Takeaways Weighing the Pros and Cons – Selling a house during the holidays in Southern California has both advantages and drawbacks. While there’s not as much competition and motivated buyers, things generally move slower, and key dates can cause delays. Home... read more >>

Imagine sitting home at night watching the game and getting a call from your property manager who tells you that the railing broke free from the second-story walkway on the small apartment building you own. You are devastated to find out that an eleven-year-old boy is in the hosp... read more >>

Imagine if you will, you are at a family gathering when your tenant reaches out to you saying that the refrigerator is not working and wants it repaired or replaced ASAP. You hang up the phone and pause for a minute. Your very practical wife tells you to go ahead and get it taken... read more >>

Imagine if you will, your tenants just moved out and you are in the process of getting your rental property ready to rent again. The refrigerator and dishwasher are about shot, and you are not sure if you should replace them. You figure that maybe the new tenants could bring thei... read more >>

Imagine if you will, you are on the Board of Directors for a Homeowners Association and you need to figure out how much to collect each month in dues. You know you need to bring in enough to cover monthly and yearly expenses like the gardener, trash collection, and insurance. Tha... read more >>