Something to Think About #129: Andrew Carnegie, Part 2 by Klarise Yahya, Commercial Mortgage Broker, BRE: 00957107, MLO: 249261

  Andrew and his family had freshly arrived in the United States and the young Carnegie was eager to work. He took his first job at age 13 when an industrial textile weaver offered him employment as a bobbin-boy. Weaving was something Andrew knew a little about, in that his father had supported the family…

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Senate Bill 466 is Another Attack on Property Rights – By Gideon Kramer, SPOSFI News Editor

  Despite valiant efforts by rental housing providers statewide, including tens of thousands of emails and phone calls, the Senate Judiciary Committee has approved various amendments to SB 466. The bill now advances to the Senate floor and possibly onto the Assembly for further review. What is SB 466? SB 466 would eliminate many of the…

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A Parade Of Lies From The Tax-Loving League Of California Cities By: Jon Coupal, President of Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association

We’ve seen this before. Whenever taxpayers qualify an initiative for the statewide ballot that brings fiscal sanity to a fiscally insane California, local government interests respond with unhinged hysteria, claiming that empowering voters to approve tax and fee increases will bring about the end of Western Civilization. Well, cue the theatrics because here we are…

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Fair Housing Best Practices for Ensuring Compliance During Prospect Tours By The Fair Housing Institute

As a leasing professional, conducting prospect tours is an everyday task that requires you to be mindful of fair housing laws. Discrimination in housing is illegal and can result in severe legal consequences. Therefore, implementing fair housing best practices can help ensure that you and your team remain compliant at all times.   Consistent Tour…

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Legal Q & A – June 2023 – Dennis Block

Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California rent control laws, followed by answers provided by eviction attorney Dennis Block.   Question One:  My property is under the Los Angeles City Rent Stabilization Ordinance. Can I evict for non-payment of rent now? Answer One:  The city’s and county’s moratorium expired as of March…

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Landlord Arrested in a Murder-for-Hire Plot Now Accused of Arson By Lloyd Segal

  In a story that sounds like an episode of Dateline, there is the saga of Arthur Aslanian. A real estate landlord previously charged in a murder-for-hire plot, Aslanian is now facing additional criminal charges in federal court. In a new federal indictment, prosecutors paint a vicious picture of Aslanian, who prosecutors allege resorts to…

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Proven Customer Service Strategies to Make Your Apartment Tours Memorable By Grace Hill

Customer service. It’s the secret sauce that can turn a prospect from potential to SOLD! And while there are many factors to consider in the rental sales process, if you allow subpar customer service to persist at your properties, you’ll soon find yourself on a slippery slope of declining sales, lost revenue and a beleaguered reputation. In…

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