Unfortunately, the recent fires throughout our state have reminded us that a disaster can occur virtually at any time. And while we cannot control these events, we do have the power to ensure that we are as prepared as possible if and when they do...
Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed into legislation Assembly Bill 1864, known as the California Consumer Financial Protection Law (CCFPL). As part of the legislation, the Department of Business Oversight (DBO) will be renamed the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI). The department establishes the nation’s...
Altos Market Reports are an effective information aid for real estate agents, but learning a new technology tool and dissecting the massive amount of data in reports can be daunting. We have put together these cheat sheets to boil-down the information into a more easily...
Proposition 15 is a ballot measure that would amend the California State Constitution to increase property taxes for commercial and industrial properties, except those zoned as commercial agriculture. Property taxes would be based on market value, with proceeds benefiting education and local government funding initiatives. What...
We are so humbled and grateful! For the seventh consecutive year, our parent company Pango Group has been recognized as one of the best companies to work for in Los Angeles. Here’s what our awesome CEO, Scott Akerley, had to say about this exciting achievement: “I have...
We all have calendars, and sometimes we just don’t pay attention to them or, even worse, don’t even have any important dates listed on them. Today, we wanted to share this very important and helpful calendar with you -- the Homeowner’s Property Tax Calendar! Please feel...
Lately, there’s been a lot of conversation around document signings - from traditional notarizations to remote online notaries. But, not all signings are created equal. And, often, terms are used interchangeably when they shouldn't be. So, to help shed some light on the various types of...
Everyone has an opinion about what our world will look like in the upcoming weeks and months. And, while nobody has a crystal ball and can know for sure what the answer is, there are tools we can utilize to make informed predictions - like...
Trying times can bring out the very best in people, but unfortunately, the flip side can also apply. Such is the case with the current Coronavirus pandemic and a host of new scams that have cropped up. Criminals know that financial troubles are on the...
A 1031 Exchange allows you to delay paying capital gains taxes during the tax year when you sell an investment property, and reinvest the proceeds from the sale in a similar replacement property (or properties) of equal or greater value. Due to current challenges in closing...