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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 >>

I feel I need to start this out by giving my rationale as to why I think this is huge for Downtown Long Beach.  About ten years ago I attended an event put on by the Downtown Long Beach Associates, DLBA, featuring a famed speaker with expertise in envisioning urban living an... read more >>

Renters insurance is essential for renters, landlords, and management companies. Today, we’re giving you some of the best practices we use, as well as some tips for how to make sure everyone is adequately insured.Renters Insurance Helps TenantsRenters insurance, at the end ... read more >>

If you’re wondering whether you should hire a professional Long Beach property management company or take care of your investment property on your own, you should consider what you want the leasing experience to look like for both you and your tenant. There are many reason... read more >>

Back in November I first wrote about my excitement over the development happening with the new Breakers Hotel, and now due to some recent events and updates, I felt compelled to revisit this important topic.Why I CareThe Breakers means so much to downtown Long Beach it’s a ... read more >>

Pricing rents correctly is one of the most critical parts of leasing and managing property. It’s important not to ask too much for rent, but it’s equally important not to let the rent stay too low. In this article, we will address pricing rents too low. We commonly se... read more >>

Having recently been named the city with the most days of nice weather in the country by The Washington Post, this recent rainfall seems out of character for Long Beach. On January 7th, it was reported that Long Beach has received 4.43 inches of rain since October 1st. In co... read more >>