Most entrepreneurs and new business owners will invest in at least minimal coverage when they first start operating their companies. However, like homeowners and drivers, business owners may become complacent too quickly about the kind of coverage they have. Frequent, if not annual, reviews of insurance coverage can benefit your business. Unfortunately, is easy to […]

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If you own a rental property, you probably understand that being a landlord comes with its fair share of responsibilities and obligations. Besides collecting the rent, a landlord is also a salesperson, a repairman and a conflict solver.  Here are some of the obligations that come with being a landlord in California: Ensure the property’s habitability […]

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You may have been told by someone you know not to invest in property because of some problems they had with commercial real estate.  While you can’t know for certain if you’ll have the same issues, you may be able to resolve some of that tension by separating fact from fiction when it comes to […]

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Experienced stock investors in Southern California know that real estate investment trusts (REITs) are generally a sound investment and have been doing well. Those who wisely chose to invest in REITs have likely seen favorable returns this year and over the past decade. However, exercising some caution may also be wise in the coming months […]

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In industry after industry, digital technology has changed the game in countless ways. From music (iTunes) to retail (Amazon) to the emerging internet-of-things, the changes have been pervasive and downright breathtaking. What about real estate? The ramifications of the online revolution are certainly affecting real estate development as well, such as in the rising risk […]

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While countless industries struggled during and following the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, one, in particular, saw significant revenues from 2020 to 2021. The real estate industry significantly benefitted from unprecedented lower interest rights, not to mention considerable demand. Fast forward to today. The housing market remains strong, yet with a limited volume. Those who did not […]

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Across the United States in 2019, commercial real estate was considered a safe and reliable investment for developers and businesses seeking to grow their enterprises in business districts. However, the trend has sharply reversed in 2023, and now commercial real estate is considered a much riskier endeavor for builders and investors, as the return to […]

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As a real estate developer, you’ll be all too aware that every part of the building process comes with its own risks. You’re exposed to being liable for a claim from day one.  To protect yourself, your employees and your business you know that it’s important you have the right insurance in place. What are […]

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Landlords often set policies for tenants. These policies are often in place to help reduce issues between tenants, which can be a tricky balancing act. A tenant may also be required to follow any policies to reduce difficulties as a resident.  One common policy that many landlords put in place is a pet policy. Landlords […]

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You can earn a lucrative income in the real estate development industry, but most people who gravitate towards this career do so because they enjoy making deals or because they enjoy creating. That means they are prepared to take bold risks in all aspects of property development. Some business risks are to be expected, but […]

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