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November 30, 2016
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San Diego home prices still on the rise

The latest Core Logic real estate tracker report notes that San Diego County home prices are still rising. They reported that the median home price in October 2016 exceeded $500,000 for the first time in ten years. The median price for a San Diego County home hit $507,500, up 11 percent from a year ago. Read the full San Diego Union Tribune article here.    
November 7, 2016
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Is San Diego a good place to start a business?

Here’s an interesting article where the author reviews the San Diego Economic Forecast for 2016 – 2020 and discusses whether San Diego is a good place to start a new business (as compared to Silicon Valley or Los Angeles). If you are interested in stats about our region, The San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation has great resources on their website. For instance, their economic dashboard uses 20 different metrics […]
October 28, 2016
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San Diego median home price drops slightly in September

The San Diego Union Tribune is reporting that the San Diego County median home price dropped to $495,000 in September, a drop from August but still strong for a time of year that is typically slow. The August median home price reached $498,000. The paper also reported that sales were also down in September but still high for this time of year. To read the complete article, please click here.  
October 19, 2016

Congress passes law to significantly reduce barriers to mortgage lending for condominiums

A new law has been passed (H.R. 3700 – the “Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act”) that will help remove barriers to safe, affordable mortgage lending for condominiums.  A lot of first time home buyers haven’t been able to purchase condominiums because the lending was so strict. The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) said this is a “significant step” in eliminating barriers to safe, affordable mortgage credit for condos. NAR reporting […]
October 12, 2016
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State makes it easier to add granny flats to property

A recent law passed in Sacramento may ease the way for San Diego homeowners to add granny flats to their properties.  In the past, there were high fees for building secondary units, and parking requirements added to the headaches.  With the reduction of fees and possible elimination of the parking requirement, homeowners may look at the addition of a granny flat as a way to provide housing for extended family, […]
August 30, 2016
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Why don’t some renters renew their leases?

Renewals: What’s Driving Renters Away? Originally posted by Mary Girsch-Bock on PropertyManager.com Property managers spend a lot of time ensuring that their tenants follow the rules, which include timely payment of rent, reasonable noise levels, parking in their assigned parking spot, and keeping their apartment home in reasonably good shape. If they live up to their end of the bargain, what are you and your staff doing to ensure that […]
July 21, 2016
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Property Managers: be sure your insurance policies are up-to-date

The slowly summer months are a great time to review your business insurance policies.  In this day and age, not having the appropriate insurance coverage can lead to financial ruin.  One particularly important item to review is whether or not you should have an umbrella policy over all your insurance products. Click here for the complete article on PropertyManager.com on why you need review your policies.  
July 12, 2016
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Your one minute market update by Pasas Properties

Market Update by Pasas Properties: U.S. stock markets have rebounded after losses when Britain announced it was leaving the E.U.  Markets don’t believe a Fed interest rate hike will happen this year. The current labor market is strong, with a decrease in unemployment claims.  A strong labor market supports a strong housing market. Mortgage applications were up 14% last week.  Many people are still refinancing, but there has also been […]
July 7, 2016
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New bike and pedestrian friendly streets for downtown San Diego

A new plan would transform the streets of downtown San Diego to be more bike and pedestrian friendly.  The plan, which has city council approval, would create new bike lanes out of existing vehicle lanes and on-street parking areas.  Read the complete article here, which includes a visual map of the new changes.  
June 20, 2016

Resident retention starts with the right staff

A recent article at PropertyManager.com notes that having the right staff members is the basis of a good resident retention strategy.  Residents who like staff members are more likely to renew their lease year over year.  From Multifamily Executive magazine–“the more stable the staff, the more people residents become comfortable with, and the more likely they will be to stay.” For the entire article, please click here.