by Shawn Hansen | Jan 28, 2020 | Blog
Several laws taking effect this year will have a significant impact on the management of California apartment buildings. The State of California enacted statewide rent control that was effective January 1, 2020. Most apartment owners who were previously exempt from... by Shawn Hansen | Sep 2, 2019 | Blog
Bolstered primarily by the tech sector, San Jose’s employment growth has been solid, hovering around the 3.0 percent mark all year long and hitting 3.3 percent last September.... by Shawn Hansen | Aug 22, 2019 | Blog
The development team, which includes two Trammell Crow Companies, broke ground on the 68-acre redevelopment. This is at a former Naval Air Station in Alameda, Calif., in March of last year.... by Clay Llewellyn | Aug 14, 2019 | Blog
By January 1, 2025, all California buildings with 3 or more units must have wood-based balconies and decks inspected and approved by a licensed contractor as safe for public use. The structures must then be re-inspected and certified again every six years. For more... by Shawn Hansen | Aug 7, 2019 | Blog
Santa Clara, Alameda, and Sonoma Counties experienced year-over-year drops in median home prices. Soft but stable, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Los Altos, and Los Gatos remain favorable locations for tech workers. The trend points toward purchasers being more willing to... by Clay Llewellyn | Aug 1, 2019 | Blog
The city of Alameda strengthens rent control restrictions by limiting the AGA to 70% of the CPI. This is the second substantial change to the ordinance in the past three months. It is possible that this will hinder investment opportunities in the metro. For more...