The Numbers Speak for Themselves

The Numbers Speak for ThemselvesBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMThere is no better way to combat the effects of a down economy than good old-fashioned hard work. Through extensive marketing campaigns, enhanced on-site efforts and thorough market knowledge, we are outperforming the competition. Portfolio wide, we have only 11 units unaccounted for by way of application … Continue reading The Numbers Speak for Themselves

Orange County Multifamily Outlook: 2010

If you are a member of the Apartment Association of Orange County, you can find this article inside of the January 2010 issue of the Apartment News Magazine, starting on page 38. If not, please enjoy the copied text below. Orange County Multifamily Outlook: 2010By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM2009 was a roller coaster ride for … Continue reading Orange County Multifamily Outlook: 2010

It is Good To Be a Landlord

It is Good To Be a LandlordBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM“The US is now a Renters’ Market”, screamed the headlines of this morning’s Wall Street Journal. At least it is to a certain degree and in certain areas of the United States. The data is nothing new to us industry professionals who brave the storm … Continue reading It is Good To Be a Landlord

Optimism Rings in 2010

Optimism Rings in 2010By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMAh, nothing like a little optimism to end the year. Behringer Harvard, a large REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) has completed the acquisition of The Calypso Apartments and Lofts. The Calypso is a 177 Unit apartment complex in the city of Irvine, originally built as for-sale condominiums by … Continue reading Optimism Rings in 2010

A Busy December

A Busy DecemberBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM Upon reviewing our past 10 years of operation and specifically evaluating the month of December in each year, we have finally matched our 2001-2002 numbers. The move-in count for the month thus far is just a few move-ins ahead of what we saw in 2003. In 2003, we … Continue reading A Busy December

2009: The Year That Was

2009: The Year That WasBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM 2009 has kept property owners and managers extremely busy with marketing and leasing at their multifamily properties. In our portfolio, we experienced multiple waves of move-outs and vacancies, starting in the holiday season of 2008. After vacancies sat through the holiday season, it became apparent that … Continue reading 2009: The Year That Was

Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the Move-In Month

Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the Move-In MonthBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMThe retail sector of the consumer marketplace is not the only place to find value or bargains this holiday season. Landlords across Southern California who own or manage multifamily, commercial, office and other property-types are looking to fill vacancies and avoid what can generally … Continue reading Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the Move-In Month

The Rental Market: Something to Holiday Cheer About

The Rental Market: Something to Holiday Cheer AboutBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMFor those familiar with the for-sale and rental segments of the residential real estate market, you know that the end of the year typically marks a two or three month slowdown. November, December and even January are historically seen as times in which residents … Continue reading The Rental Market: Something to Holiday Cheer About

Can’t Figure Out the Commercial Real Estate Market, Take a Look at The Yankees

Can’t Figure Out the Commercial Real Estate Market, Take a Look At The YankeesBY: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMMajor League Baseball. Although it is still America’s National Pastime, our country’s oldest organized, professional sport is a big business. A huge business for that matter, one with hundreds of millions of dollars spent to retool and revamp … Continue reading Can’t Figure Out the Commercial Real Estate Market, Take a Look at The Yankees

Good News for 2010!

Good News for 2010BY: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMAnil Puri, Dean of the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics at CSUF predicts that approximately 10,000 new Orange County jobs will be added in 2010. Though not as substantial as the 58,000 jobs lost this year or 38,000 lost in 2008, the idea of a halt in … Continue reading Good News for 2010!