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The Importance of Quarterly Property Inspections

Apr 10, 2014

Real Property Management offers an array of services to our clients but our most popular one is quickly becoming our detailed quarterly inspections. Our inspections benefit both the homeowner and the tenant. During these inspections we look for deferred maintenance items (leaks, mold etc.) as well as the overall condition of the home. We want…

Check Your Carbon Monoxide Detectors Regularly

Mar 26, 2014

Real Property Management coast in Orange County is reminding all owners and tenants to check their CO detectors.  In closed environments, the concentration of carbon monoxide can easily rise to lethal levels.  On average, 170 people in the United States die every year from carbon monoxide produced by non-automotive consumer products. Carbon Monoxide poisoning can be…

Why Orange County Homes Sell for 43% More

Jun 28, 2010

Below is a post regarding the increasing inventory of homes in the Orange County Market. As this market continues to evolve I predict another drop in housing prices during the winter of this year and early next year. The time to buy, in my opinion is not now, not while inventory is rising. Hold off…

It’s Just a Rental – Why It Still Deserves Quality Care

Jun 2, 2010

Orange County Property Management can be different than other regions. Renters have higher expectations, incomes are higher, and in general the level of education is fairly high. We receive properties in varying conditions, some are spotless and pristine while others are… well undesirable in every way. When preparing your property for rent, if you want market…

Huntington Beach ReMAX Chili Cookoff

May 26, 2010

Every year Stuart, the Broker from the local Huntington Beach ReMax, puts on a chili cook-off. They had a live country band, and plenty of chili, chocolate chip cookies, hotdogs, and drinks. RE Agents, title reps, loan officers, movers, and other vendors all came together to taste and judge about 20 different chili recipes.There were…

Delving into the Largest Rent Decline Since 1940

May 5, 2010

I read an interesting article about rents in SoCal. It says that we have seen the biggest rent decline since the 1940s. Pretty amazing. To offset these losses property owners should hire a a competent property management company. http://lansner.ocregister.com/2010/07/16/biggest-socal-rent-decline-since-1940/73053/ If you own property in Huntington Beach there is only one Huntington Beach property management company that you…

An Inspection of the Orange County Apartment Market

Apr 20, 2010

By JEFF COLLINS THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER Irwin “Tres” Trester spent more than a year looking for income property before buying a four-plex in Huntington Beach. “The advantage I was looking for was cash flow. … Going from a (rental) house to a multi-familyseemed like the right way to go,” he said. “And the place to go…

How to Choose a Property Management Company

Apr 15, 2010

Many first-time-landlords are not sure who to turn to when they take on the task of managing an income property in Orange County. For those planning on hiring someone to manage their newly acquired asset this article will discuss some of the ins and outs of picking a competent Orange County property Whether it is a…

Rents Are Falling in Orange County

Apr 15, 2010

The economy has totally collapsed the property rent markets with no sight of a raise. People simply do not have money to rent property at prices that landlords were able to command just over a year ago. Many renters are moving in with parents, relatives, or doubling up with roommates. Apartment vacancy rates are increasing.…

Bank of America & The Push for Loan Modifications

Apr 5, 2010

Welcome to the new Orange County Real Property Management blog, we look forward to sending a variety of news, updates and tips to help you out.  Check back often, subscribe to the rss, or even follow us on facebook to keep up to date.Interesting article for those that might have a BofA Mortage: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703312504575141763259183050.html?mod=WSJ_Real+Estate_LeftTopNews