Housing providers that fail to give a clear, stand-alone consumer’s rights disclosure and obtain written consent before running a credit report routinely lose in court and end up paying $10,000 per applicant. Additionally, applicants must also receive a copy of the report (in person, by mail, or email), within three days after the report is…
Healthy Thanksgiving eating doesn’t mean skipping your favorite foods or abandoning tradition. With a few smart strategies before, during, and after the big meal, healthy Thanksgiving eating can help you enjoy the holiday while avoiding unwanted weight gain. Looking for ways to keep from piling on the food and the pounds over the holidays?…
Smoking and housing policies often intersect in ways that raise questions about resident rights and property management responsibilities. One common point of confusion is whether smoking or nicotine addiction qualifies as a disability under the Fair Housing Act (FHA). While marijuana use for medical purposes introduces its own complexities, this article will focus specifically on…
As the November election gets closer, there are increasing complaints from voters over local governments openly supporting tax hikes. While local government officials are free to support or oppose ballot measures, they may not authorize the use of public funds on any election matter – be it for or against a candidate or initiative.…
Chris and Jessica Pilling live in downtown Healdsburg, California, where they play an active role in their community. The couple owns and runs Bike Healdsburg, a business that offers bike tours of the city’s downtown breweries and restaurants, as well as lush, surrounding vineyards. They are also the proud parents of three beautiful children. The…
More and more, our team of 1031 Exchange DST experts is being asked about legacy and estate planning. Every day we hear questions like: How are my children going to inherit my properties? What will the tax consequences be? How do we handle the potential for in-fighting or competing priorities amongst our heirs or kids?…
The real estate landscape is changing, especially for sellers looking to save on commission fees. With recent NAR legal settlements reshaping the way brokers get paid, it’s time to take a closer look at how you, as a seller, can manage your costs while still attracting motivated buyers. This shift is especially relevant for multifamily…
With a portion of the massive 535-acre Chula Vista Bayfront scheduled to open in the summer of 2025, what exactly will the redevelopment mean for Chula Vista landlords? The Project in a Nutshell To answer that question, let’s first wrap our arms around the Bayfront. The first leg of this massive undertaking involves the…
“What’s the price?”, the buyer asks. Suddenly hopeful, the seller replies, “It’s only $7 million.” It’s not worth that much to you. You drive on. It’s often said that price is what you pay. Value is what you get. It is an individual matter. An acceptable price to one person, under one set of expectations,…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking action against Invitation Homes, the country’s largest single-family rental landlord, for deceiving renters about rental costs, according to a release. The FTC complaint is seeking $48 million for an array of unlawful actions against consumers, including deceiving renters about lease costs, charging undisclosed junk fees, failing to inspect…