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Since the year 2012, estate taxes have become less of a concern for most Americans.  This is because the individual estate tax exemption had been raised to just over $5 million dollars.  Though the anticipated 2015 estate tax rate will be 40% for any amount exceeding $5.43 million, there would be no federal estate tax…

A warm inviting smile from our staff is the perfect crowning glory to your holiday decorating efforts.   Greet everyone with a warm welcome and ensure your faces and attitudes reflect the same joyous message that is presented by your

I don’t know about you and perhaps it is my age, but I have noticed a definite decline in workplace attitudes and loyalty.  In the past, workers were extremely loyal to the companies they worked for.

Here’s a statement you don’t hear too often – “Wow … my landlord gave me a gift this holiday season!” Sending/giving holiday gifts once a year to your tenants (customers) promotes good will, lets them know you appreciate them, can turn bad tenants into better ones and makes it a little easier for them to…

The mainstream media was largely successful in convincing the public that the dreadful first quarter GDP number (-2.9%) was the result of the bitter winter in January and February.  The media spin was that the economy would snap back strongly in the second quarter with growth of

Landlords are always concerned about safety issues in their investment property. But there is no better time than during the holidays, to remind your  tenants of some basic steps they can take to keep themselves and the property they live in safe. Holiday decorations present many “opportunities” for landlords to encounter additional liability. 

“Best” service, especially in the property management industry, can be deceiving because the needs and expectations of your residents are changing and evolving rapidly.  In addition, your residents are comparing your apartment communities to both your competition and to best service with every company, product or service they experience.  By reading this article, you will

After presenting the July seminar on estate planning for apartment owners, I had the privilege to review the estate plans of dozens of owners.  The review confirmed my concern about common mistakes in estate planning by apartment owners.

Let’s face it – in this business of landlording, we certainly can run across some unusual circumstances.  Many times, it’s difficult to know what to do but sometimes, we are even at a loss for words.

While many property owners are familiar with the established guidelines for owner move-in (OMI) tenancy terminations, most have limited knowledge of the rules regulating relative move-ins (RMI) pursuant to the SF Rent Ordinance. Following is an overview of the rules to ensure that you are