“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....

Not all Realtors® are the same. Like all other professionals, Realtors have differences in their marketing and negotiation techniques. The realtor you hire should be able to maximize your profit and above all,  be stress-free. Here’s one case study that will help you spot the difference of two realtors selling the same type of property, both on the same building, same level, and just across each...

The last month of the decade is here and you are probably pondering on your 2020 financial well-being. If you’re a Property Owner, we’ve got good news for you because this is an opportune moment to review important numbers and to strategize better. If you own an income property, now is the perfect time to think about how to maximize your rental property income. How long does it take to rent out a...

   Tom is a smart and savvy real estate agent. He helped a buyer, Beverly, purchase a fourplex.    Excited about her new investment property, she wanted immediate, tenant placement. So, she asked if Tom offered leasing and management services.    Unfortunately, property management is not his forte. Helping buyers and sellers was more profitable for Tom than managing...

Note: If you already hired us to manage your property, you can disregard this. If you are managing your property on your own, then you may want to read this article. The tax rule that is commonly applicable for contractors or freelancers is now required for landlords. What is this rule? They should file a 1099-MISC and they need to collect W-9s. Take note that these two forms should ALWAYS go...

Thanksgiving Day is one of the most awaited holidays in the nation. Every year, it is celebrated on the  4th Thursday in November. This year, it will be on November 28th.  The celebration is historically attributed to the event when the English colonizers held a feast to thank the Native Americans for helping them start their new lives in the US. For most Americans, Thanksgiving is a day for...

Imagine that you’d just acquired a new investment property. Managing your rental seems easy enough, so a lot of people do it on their own. They will take photos, list their property on rental sites, schedule interviews, conduct interviews, and background checks. First time landlords are usually on a tight budget and do not have the means to hire a professional property manager--so, can’t blame them...

Planning to shop this Black Friday? Well, you are not going to  enjoy shopping with a sea of people if you mindlessly put your moolah to unplanned purchases. Savvy sellers are keen to drop their prices during the shopping season because they know that consumers are psyched to splurge and save on buying material things. Since this practice is a common scene in the marketplace, you have to learn the art...