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Once considered a political outlier, the socialist movement in America’s largest cities now commands both electoral victories and real power. New York City, Los Angeles, and Minneapolis are witness...
Mom-and-pop apartment owners in Los Angeles and Santa Monica are staring down a 2026 ballot season that could meaningfully change their tax picture—both at the local and statewide level.¹²³ Some...
When most people think of boilers, they think of their use during winter. However, in multifamily buildings, boiler systems play a crucial role year-round. Summer may bring longer days and higher...
By Jon Coupal, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association Property owners outside the city of Los Angeles may not be that familiar with the Measure ULA tax, but they should be prepared to get up to speed....
Presented by Kern Insurance, SNS Law Group, and Real Estate Transition Solutions
PASADENA, CA — The highly anticipated Income Property Management Expo (IPME) returns to the Pasadena Convention Center on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, bringing together California rental housing...
Presented by SNS Law Group and Trucordia
Believe me, I totally get it. Housing affordability in the Greater Los Angeles Area is a difficult issue to solve. I tend to agree that describing our housing situation as an affordability crisis can...
By Christopher Miller, MBASpecialized Wealth ManagementMarch 1, 2026In December of 2025, my real estate brokerage partners and I helped an investor close a $32 million exchange with 6 purchases of...
A woman walks into a leasing office with her two young kids and asks for an application. The landlord, trying to be helpful, suggests she might be more comfortable in a larger unit — maybe a first-...
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the average change over time in prices paid by urban consumers for a “market basket” of consumer goods and services. The CPI is used for tracking inflation and...
It’s become increasingly challenging for housing providers to attract desirable tenants while balancing risk management, legal compliance, and fair housing protections. These practices are especially...
By Jerry L'Ecuyer & Frank AlvarezDear Maintenance Men:A resident is complaining that their water heater is knocking and making rumbling noises. They are worried it might explode. What is the problem...
Insurance may help with financial recovery, but seismic retrofits help protect lives, buildings, and long-term investments. As an apartment owner, you’ve worked hard to build your assets. Ongoing...
Stay informed with the Industry Pulse on-demand episode library—your go-to source for concise, high-impact briefings on the policy, trends, and decisions shaping California’s rental housing industry....
The tenant from No. 3 wrote us an e-Mail this morning. He moved in a few weeks ago, and is now writing to ask when the new carpeting would be installed in the second bedroom. He wrote that someone in...
San Diego’s leaders are talking a lot about being “pro-housing.” We hear it in speeches, policy announcements, and campaign platforms. The mayor’s recent State of the City address made commitments to...