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Hi, it’s December 31st, 2019 - the last day of the decade and the last day that the Mike Dunfee Group will be operating out of our 4th and Pine office. We moved here back in 2007. We’ve had a lot of great times here and have gotten a lot accomplished as well. Special ... read more >>

I am excited to announce that the Mike Dunfee Group was chosen to be featured in the Redfin article, “What You Need to Know Before Signing Your First Lease” by Ryan Smith. Check it out: “Signing your first lease can represent a big moment – the first ... read more >>

Single family residences including condos are exempt from California Statewide Rent Control, AB-1482, if:Proper notice of exemption is given to the tenants and;Owner is not a Real Estate Investment Trust, Corporation, or LLC where an owner is a Corporation.Other Exemptions includ... read more >>

I am pleased to announce that I have officially earned my Residential Management Professional (RMP®) Designation from the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM®). At the moment, there are only three other property managers in the Long Beach/Orange C... read more >>

One of the coolest things about Long Beach is the beach itself. While on my morning runs, I get a front-row seat to all of the new improvements taking place along the bike path. It is truly exciting to see just how quickly these projects are progressing. One of the newest and mos... read more >>

Does California have Statewide Rent Control? What do all California landlords need to know about it?Yes, California does have statewide rent control. Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1482 into law. This new rent control law will go into effect throughout the entire stat... read more >>

The other day I ran across this awesome music video by the band One Draw. They are a local group who made this video as a tribute to the city they love and the city that gave rise to an entire genre of music – it’s an anthem for their home! The song is entitled &ldquo... read more >>

On August 1, 2019, Mayor Robert Garcia broke ground on the new Beach Concession stands. The stand near Alamitos Beach will serve great food and beer while also catering to the residents and individuals who visit our coastline. Garcia also shared that there are plans to create new... read more >>

The City of Long Beach recently celebrated the grand opening of the brand-new Civic Center on Monday, July 29th, 2019. During this event, the public was allowed the opportunity to tour the lobby levels of the Port Administration Building, new City Hall, and Bob Foster Civic Chamb... read more >>

The Long Beach City Council has officially passed the Tenant Relocation Assitance Ordinance. You may have seen some of the local media coverage regarding this new ordinance that will levy fees on Long Beach landlords in certain situations, but unfortunately, no one has been clea... read more >>