2020

 If you go online to search for property management companies, you will find many property managers in your area. Every company claims it's the best. How do you know? Here are a few highlights on the things Cal Agents do but other companies don’t. ADVERTISING Other property management companies take cell phone shots of your units and call it a day. The Cal Agents take professional photos as...

 Are you thinking about hiring a property manager to rent out your unit? How does it really work? SCHEDULE A VISIT First, our property manager will schedule a time with you to visit your property for a free consultation. During this visit, our property manager will go through and understand your property, your pain points, identify any work items that’s needed to get your unit ready to...

Many people have asked me how COVID-19 is going to impact the residential real estate market. Two months have passed and I have gathered enough evidence to form a reasonable opinion on this question. Let's start with some facts I'll try to be brief here since you can find plenty of details on the Internet. From April 2020 sales data above, April sold home prices are high than a year ago, by...

Renters insurance, a sound investment A survey of 1,400 renters by Apartments.com revealed that two-thirds of apartment dwellers don’t carry insurance. In another survey, 50 percent of these apartment dwellers are more likely to be victims of burglars according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Renter's insurance may seem unimportant ... until it does. Renters should be responsible for having their...

More than 2 million households are being burglarized every year according to the Federal Bureau of Investigations in which half of the cases are by force entry. Reading this statement is one thing, but seeing it with your own eyes how easy it is to kick open a door is another.   Watch this video:   Installing a solid, high-quality, and expensive door may still not be a guarantee...

   People around the globe have taken measures into slowing down the spread of COVID-19 through social distancing and self-isolation. Here are some proven tips to help you manage your rental properties during the coronavirus outbreak. RENTAL SHOWING First question first, should you continue to show your vacant rental property? The answer is yes. People who are coming out to look...

With the purchase and ownership of real estate comes an inherent risk. These involve weather-related incidents, crime statistics, fluctuations in the local and national economy and in some cases, the passing of new laws. Such is the case concerning Accessory Dwelling Units or ADU’s in California, and it could be a very good thing for California investors and those with large lots. The main reason...

“Spring Decluttering”. Two words that we think about every March. Let’s make 2020 the year that you actually “declutter” the effective way! Many of us will think, “that’s a good idea” or “I should do that sometime”. Don’t let it slip your mind--here are some resources to get you started. We gathered the best advice from Decluttering Expert, Marie Kondo, and here are 6 golden rules to...

2020 is finally here! After a decade of the same old furnishings and layout, now is the perfect time to update your living space. With a new decade comes new designs and ideas. What’s on-trend when in the home interior designs department? Think bold and vibrant accent walls, unexpected curves, floral wallpapers, colorful kitchen cabinets, benchettes, and art in the kitchen. Spring is approaching, why not...

Waking up to a sewage backflow after Christmas morning is an absolute nightmare. On 12/26/19, hundreds of Southern Californians battled the winter storm and heavy rains that caused the sewer lines to back flow waste  into homes. During the storm, our Emeryville office suffered the devastation and damage of properties created by this sewage flooding. Let’s face it, sewage backups are disgusting....