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5 Things Owners Overlook When Managing Rentals Themselves
Practical checklist for self-managing rental owners: avoid pricing mistakes, legal traps, emergency chaos, weak screening, and sloppy accounting to protect income and reduce stress.
The 5Ps of Property Management Every California Owner Should Know
Discover the 5 essential principles of California property management—Property, People, Pricing, Promotion, and Performance—that help you minimize vacancy, maximize returns, and protect your investment.
Thinking of Remodeling? Things to Keep in Mind Before Making Changes to your Home.
Planning a home remodel? Our expert guide walks you through every essential step, from creating a realistic budget and hiring the right contractor to maximizing your ROI. Turn your renovation vision into a stress-free reality.
A Strategic Analysis of the Autumn Real Estate Market
A data-driven look at why the fall real estate market favors buyers: more listings, more negotiation power, fewer bidding wars, and a calmer path from offer to close.
Renovating for Resale? Here’s What You Need to Know
Practical, buyer-focused renovation steps to sell faster and for more — a clear checklist of high-ROI upgrades, realistic timelines, and inspection-safe tips.
Prepare Your Home for Fall with These End-of-Summer Maintenance Tips
Prepare your home for colder weather with this end-of-summer maintenance checklist. From gutter cleaning and roof checks to HVAC tune-ups and tree trimming — simple steps that prevent damage and lower energy bills.
Why Tenants Leave and How Proactive Retention Saves You Thousands
Reduce tenant turnover and save thousands with proven tenant retention strategies for owners and onsite managers. Practical guidance on maintenance SLAs, renewal incentives, and cost comparisons.
Scam-Safe Renting, A Verification Playbook
A step-by-step playbook to help renters spot scams, verify listings, and protect their money and personal data before signing a lease or paying fees.
4 Tips to Keep Your House in Tip Top Shape
Small, regular actions prevent expensive repairs. Use this four-part plan to keep your home safe, efficient, and ready for the long term.
Southern California rentals vs the Nation, August 2025
National rents are flat, the median sits at $1,402 and is down 0.8 percent year over year. Southern California remains a premium market, coastal cities lead on price while the Inland Empire absorbs price-sensitive demand. Los Angeles and San Diego hold high absolute levels with measured growth, Orange County is steady off a higher base, Ventura shows the firmest year over year gains, Riverside remains the value anchor with quicker response to concessions. Our full report compares each subregion with national benchmarks, includes charts, and outlines pricing moves that preserve rate without sacrificing speed to lease.